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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Hints
Talk to the Arch-Mage.
1 of 5: Go past the weird floating ball to find an iron door you can open.
2 of 5: Go past it until you can drop down to an area with a Word Wall, then go up to the wall to get one of the word for the Ice Form shout.
3 of 5: Use the door near the Word Wall to return to the excavation area, then check the left wall for a handle that opens the gate ahead.
4 of 5: Drop down to the winding path, then go up to the exit so you can fast-travel back to the College of Winterhold.
5 of 5: Follow the quest arrow to find Savos Aren, then tell him about the discovery in Saarthal to get the next quest.
