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How can I get this quest?
1 of 6: That depends on whether or not you've progressed on the main quests enough to need an Elder Scroll for them. If so, read on. If not, jump ahead to the "Find Septimus Signus" objective.
2 of 6: First, you must gain entrance to the magical school in Winterhold. See the College of Winterhold faction quest section to learn how to do that.
3 of 6: After entering the Hall of the Elements, use the nearby door to enter the Arcanaeum.
4 of 6: Talk to the orcish wizard named Urag gro-Shub and tell him you need to find an Elder Scroll. (If that topic isn't available for some reason, you'll have to jump ahead to the "Find Septimus Signus" objective.)
5 of 6: Say that you were told he could help, then end the conversation and follow him around until he puts two books on a counter.
6 of 6: Read both books to get this quest and its first objective.
