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Skull of Ethril
Location Driladan Pass
Race Skeleton Gender Female
Reaction Friendly
Other Information
Condition Spirit
Skull of Ethril

Skull of Ethril is a Wood Elf spirit found in Driladan Pass. You will need to find her and commune with her in order to stop Prince Naemon from corrupting the forest.

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Place the skulls on the stone table and you'll hear the following conversation:

Indaenir : "The Stone Table is where the Bosmer who violated the Pact received their judgment. Let's see if they remember it."
Indaenir : "You who were condemned. Hear me. Your only hope of being released is to tell us why the dead have been risen."
Skull of Thraul : "Ha! We need no release. The Shade of Naemon heralds a new age—an age where we will be restored, and you are the ones who will be judged."
Skull of Ethril : "Hold on. How do you know that? Did the Shade actually tell you that?"
Skull of Thraul : "He doesn't have to. When the forest is transformed, who do you think will inhabit the Shadow Wood? We will!"
Indaenir : "Naemon does not have the power to release any of you, but I do. Help us, and you'll have your chance at freedom."
Skull of Ollion : "I'll tell you. Don't listen to that fool. The Shade seeks to corrupt the forest—to create a new realm—it's called the Shadow Wood."

Speaking to her:

"We told you what you wished to know—little good that it will do you. But we were promised release. Please … you must release me."
Why were you trapped here?
"I shifted, which is strictly forbidden by the Green Pact. I was cocky, did it to prove that I could, that's all. It was a mistake, I understand that now.
Please, I've suffered enough."

All right, I release you.
<The skull vanishes>
No, you must endure your punishment.
<The skull vanishes>