16: The Necromancer's Amulet

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Guide - Mages Guild

16: The Necromancer's Amulet

Once you have attained the rank of Wizard, speak to Traven to have two quests, 'The Bloodworm Helm' and 'The Necromancer's Amulet,' added to your quest log. These quests can be completed in either order.

A group of guild mages, headed by Caranya, have taken the Necromancer's Amulet to Fort Ontus, where they are currently at work studying its rather unique properties. You must travel to Fort Ontus northwest of Skingrad, retrieve the amulet, and return with it to Arcane University. When you're ready to get started, leave Arcane University and make your way to Fort Ontus. The hill that the fort is atop is quite steep; approach from the west and move around the base of the hill until you spot patches of grass that can be used to help you ascend.

Inside Fort Ontus, you will find several guild mages standing about. If spoken to, they will point you to Caranya, who is in the 'Fort Ontus Understreets' area. There are actually two routes to the Understreets, but you need to enter the Understreets a specific way to reach Caranya's location. Essentially, do not drop down from the bridge to the lower level of Fort Ontus, as doing so will prevent you from being able to reach Caranya.

Meet with Caranya in the Fort Onus Understreets.

With 'The Necromancer's Amulet' set as your active quest, follow the marker on your compass to the door that leads to Fort Onus Understreets on the upper level. Once in the Understreets, follow the marker to Caranya and speak to her. Yeah, she's a necromancer. Attack and kill her as soon as she stops talking and remove Necromancer's Amulet from her corpse. The mages you passed on your way to Caranya are also necromancers. Figures.

With the Necromancer's Amulet in your inventory, exit Fort Onus and return to Arcane University. Speak to Traven and hand over the Necromancer's Amulet. If you have also completed 'The Bloodworm Helm' quest, speak to Raminus Polis afterwards concerning your advancement to be promoted to Master-Wizard.