Unearthing the Past

Unearthing the Past is a quest available in . This quest is one of three quests within "The Bloodthorn Plot" quest one must complete to proceed. The Bloodthorn Cult has invaded an ancient Breton graveyard and is raising zombies. The Seamount Orcs are concerned but are waiting for reinforcements.
==Quick walkthrough==
#Investigate central crypt
#Talk to Frederique Lynielle
#Collect Staff of Arkay
#Talk to Lerisa, obtain disguise
#Gather motes to charge staff
#Talk to Frederique Lynielle
#Use staff to kill Abomination of hate, wraith and fear
#Talk to Frederique Lynielle
#Talk to King Renwic
#Enter Renwic's vision
#Talk to Hunt-Wife Othikha
#Talk to Queen Nurese, Drago Auberdine, Frederique Lynielle and Princess Visanne
#Talk to War Chief Yzzgol
#Turn left and right Runestones
#Enter ruin interior
#Confront King Renwic
#Talk to King Renwic again
#Complete the quest
==Walkthrough==
Upon nearing Grimfield, Rozag gro-Khazun will reveal that on the king's orders, the place is off limits. He'll suggest that if the Vestige wants to kill cultists, they head to the crypt in the center. Doing so will show the ghost of Frederique.
Speaking to the ghost of Frederique Lynielle she will reveal that she was a former priestess of Arkay. If they promise to help her get rid of the Necromancers, she will give them the Staff of Arkay, which is empty after a long period of disuse. Killing the necromancers will release the dark energy that they use to raise the dead, which the staff converts into power.
Crafty Lerisa will appear at this point, and give a set of Bloodthorn Robes, a disguise that will make Bloodthorn Zombies not attack. Head to the locations where the cultists perform their rituals and disturb them so the motes of power are released. Gather six to recharge the staff of Arkay.
Talk to Frederique again and she'll tell the Vestige how the staff will reveal circles of corruption amongst the crypts - and that in these, the Bloodthorn Cult's abominations reside, hidden in "pockets of Oblivion". Planting the staff in a circle will draw the abomination to Nirn, where it can be killed. Three Abominations exist in this graveyard - the Abomination of Hate, Abomination of Wrath, and the Abomination of Hatred.
Speak to Frederique again and she will ask them to speak to King Renwic, who has more information.
King Renwic will reveal that the Seamount Orcs attacked generations ago and took their island. His failure to defend his people was unforgivable, but his attempt to defeat the Orcs was worse as he attempted necromancy. An ancient Ayleid relic is buried on the island and the Bloodthorn seek its power.
King Renwic then opens a portal, the Vision of the Past, that will allow the Vestige to "see his last day through the eyes of his enemies". After entering they will be Warcaller Targoth, a well-respected Orc and see through his eyes. Talking to Hunt-Wife Othikha she will tell them to stop the King who has sealed himself off deeper into the mine, preparing some foul spell that will kill all Orcs. Make the prisoner's talk, look through their belongings and if they can't be coerced to reveal any plans they must pay the blood price. Use this charm to chain their ghosts after they are executed and ask them, ask wisely as there is only one question for each.
A number of possessions such as Drago's Orders, Note to Nurese, and Crumbling Breton Scroll can be found next to the characters Drago Auberdine and Queen Nurese respectfully. Frederique will ask to stop her king, but cannot help any further. Threaten the King's daughter, by saying they will kill her mother, for a non-lethal resolution to the mission.
After interrogating the prisoners and finding out more of King Renwic's plans, summoning an undead Ayleid army, head on to talk to War Chief Yzzgol waiting by the door to the ruin interior. He is talking about victory, and that Renwic will surrender and join his people in exile. If he doesn't surrender he'll be killed.
Turn both runestones to open the door to the ruin interior where King Renwic is preparing his spell in the center of the room. Confront Renwic, who will then open a teleport back to the current time. Even his death failed his people. He tried to use the relic and Yzzdol killed him. He realized the relic's power and it demanded souls and he didn't want to pay that price but the Bloodthorn will. They will raise this undead army and kill all.
He will also tell the Vestige that the Ayleid Relic is the key, he no longer remembers its location and that they have to find the relic before they do, as the relic craves souls. He offers them the Kingsguard Hammer and some for the souls saved this day.
==Reward==
* 18–75 
* Kingsguard Hammer
==Journal==
Journal Entry
Rozag gro-Khazun suggested I investigate a crypt in the center of the Breton graveyard.
* Objective: Investigate Central Crypt
An ancient Breton spirit resides in this tomb. I should see what she has to say.
* Objective: Talk to Frederique Lynielle
Frederique Lynielle offered me her Staff of Arkay to wield against the Bloodthorn Cult and their zombies.
* Objective: Collect Staff of Arkay
The Staff of Arkay is drained of energy. To recharge it, I must disrupt Bloodthorn rituals across the graveyard and collect the motes of energy that result.
* Objective: Gather Motes to Charge Staff: 0 / 6
* Hint: Crafty Lerisa followed me into the graveyard. She may be able to help me deal with the Bloodthorn Cult.
I have recharged the staff. Now I need to talk to Frederique Lynielle in the graveyard.
* Objective: Talk to Frederique Lynielle
I can now use the recharged Staff of Arkay to draw out abominations—Bloodthorn Cult monsters—that lurk in Oblivion, then destroy them to break the cult's power over the Breton dead.
* Objective: Kill Abomination of Hate 
* Objective: Kill Abomination of Wrath 
* Objective: Kill Abomination of Fear
* Hint: I must use the Staff of Arkay to draw out the abominations.
I destroyed the abominations and broke the cult's power over the Breton dead. I should find Frederique Lynielle and speak with her.
* Objective: Talk to Frederique Lynielle
The spirit of King Renwic has appeared nearby. I should see what he has to say.
* Objective: Talk to King Renwic
King Renwic has created a portal. If I touch it I will see past events through the eyes of his enemies, the Seamount Orcs.
* Objective: Enter Renwic's Vision
I have entered the post in the guise of Warcaller Targoth, a powerful Orc. I must speak to Hunt-Wife Othikha to learn more about what I'm here to do.
* Objective: Talk to Hunt-Wife Othikha
Hunt-Wife Othikha told me King Renwic is preparing a spell to destroy the Orcs. I must interrogate the Breton prisoners and find out how to stop him. I should search their belongings for clues as to what they know.
* Objective: Talk to Queen Nurese 
* Objective: Talk to Frederique Lynielle 
* Objective: Talk to Drago Auberdine 
* Objective: Talk to Princess Visanne
* Hint: Learn How to Reach Renwic
* Hint: Learn Renwic's Plan
King Renwic plans to summon an undead Ayleid army. To reach him, I must turn two runestones by the door. I must notify War Chief Yzzgol.
* Objective: Talk to War Chief Yzzgol
To get to King Renwic, I must unlock the door by turning both runestones.
* Objective: Turn Left Runestone 
* Objective: Turn Right Runestone
King Renwic waits inside the central room of the ruin, preparing his spell.
* Objective: Enter Ruin Interior
I see now through the eyes of Warcaller Targoth. King Renwic seeks great power in an ancient Ayleid ruin. I must learn his fate.
* Objective: Confront King Renwic
King Renwic found the Ayleid relic he sought but was unable to use it and War Chief Yzzgol killed him. I should return to the present.
* Objective: Return to the Present
I need to find out how the vision King Renwic showed me pertains to the Bloodthorn plan to conquer the island.
* Objective: Talk to King Renwic
==Gallery==
Moriseli LocalMap.png|Local map
King Renwic Spell.png|Renwic before standing down
==See also==
*Time Travel
ru:Раскапывание прошлого
fr:Déterrer le passé
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