The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles Hints

Symbols of Office

  • 1 of 16: To leave the Font of Rebirth, go down its western passage and through a push-button-opened gate to reach a door to the Hall of Honor.
  • 2 of 16: In there, you can go through some push-button-opened gates to return to familiar territory, then make your way south to the exit.
  • 3 of 16: Once outside, fast-travel to the palace and talk to Sheogorath about what to do next.
  • 4 of 16: Before he can say, he transforms into Jyggalag and vanishes!
  • 5 of 16: After you get a journal entry, talk to Haskill about remaking the Staff of Sheogorath so you can take his place and oppose Jyggalag.
  • 6 of 16: You start by going to Knifepoint Hollow (location 40 on the world map) and finding some old Order library.
  • 7 of 16: Inside the hollow, follow the tunnel until you reach a paved area, then turn north.
  • 8 of 16: Keep going north until you reach an ancient door past some steps.
  • 9 of 16: Activate it to use the crystal Haskill gave you to crumble it.
  • 10 of 16: In the room beyond, talk to Dyus about the staff and the two components that he'll need you to get for him so he can make it.
  • 11 of 16: The two dungeons you need to visit to get your items are Milchar (location 51) and The Howling Halls (location 22). Detailed hints for each area are below.
  • 12 of 16: Return to Dyus in Knifepoint Hollow once you have both of the items he asked for.
  • 13 of 16: Ask him about the staff to get him to make an incomplete version of it and give it to you with instructions on how to finish it.
  • 14 of 16: Leave Knifepoint Hollow and fast-travel to the palace.
  • 15 of 16: In the palace, find the little fountain called Font of Madness behind Sheo's throne and activate it.
  • 16 of 16: Unfortunately, it won't work for some reason. You'll take care of this in the next quest, The Roots of Madness.