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The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles Hints

Once I'm in, how do I get what I'm after?

  • 1 of 8: You need to get over to the far eastern chamber (where the green quest arrow is) and nab two portions of greenmote.
  • 2 of 8: However, it's illegal for you to be in the silo, so you'll want to equip a Night-Eye item and anything you have that'll give you Chameleon points. A complete set of Chameleon Clothing (see the main Oblivion hint file's Enchanting Tips) would be ideal.
  • 3 of 8: The easiest route to take is the southern one, where you always stick with the south-most passages that you can find. This is especially good if you're not that great a sneak.
  • 4 of 8: If you're fast enough, you'll come across Wide-Eye when you reach the entrance to the eastern chamber. Be sure she doesn't see you as you follow her in.
  • 5 of 8: Inside the chamber, there are bunches of containers with unrefined greenmote in them, but they're not what you're after -- just loot them if you want some unrefined greenmote to make potions with. (They have two of the same negative effects as nirnroot.)
  • 6 of 8: The big pile in the center of the room is what you need to raid.
  • 7 of 8: Get close enough to activate it, then do so twice to get two portions of greenmote and a journal update.
  • 8 of 8: NOTE: You can get more from the pile if you want some for your own use.