How do I reach the Arch-Mage? [duplicate]

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I started the "Under Saarthal" quest a while ago but stopped because I couldn't find the Arch-Mage as the final part of that quest.

Now I'm working on it again but no matter how many times I leave and come back, wait, load previous save files, or wonder aimlessly around the college, the Arch-Mage will not come down from the upstairs door in his quarters. And a key is required to open that door but for me to obtain it, I will receive it after he dies.

I've looked at so many others' similar questions but am not finding an answer. I've gone back to Saarthal and spoke with Tolfdir. A lot of people were saying that he's either in the courtyard or sitting in a chair in his room, which he isn't. At first I didn't realize it was to that top door because when I have the quest selected, it sends me out of the college and behind it between the college and sky temple ruins. I can't access the area where he is by going through the hall of attainment. I've tried going elsewhere and waiting and sleeping and returning but nothing changes. He doesn't go to bed, he doesn't come out at all. I'm thinking I must have missed something. Someone else wrote that I had to get the scroll first from alftand, I've had that before I reached this problem.



Best Answer

Appearently, this is a glitch. The only solutions are:

  1. Using cheats. Type prid 0001C1B8 and then type moveto player. You can also use cheats on the locked Arch Mage quarters door and type unlock.

  2. Wait until the Arch-Mage is back downstairs.

  3. Look in the Middens, the arrow might be pointing behind the College where the exit is.

If you still can't solve the problem, try fast traveling somewhere else and then go back otherwise, reload an old save.




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How do I get into the Arch-Mage quarters?

The quarters are locked until the quest Under Saarthal has been completed. Prior to that point, the Arch-Mage, Savos Aren is either in the central courtyard of the College of Winterhold (night) or just inside the door to the Hall of the Elements (day).

How do you get arch-mage in Oblivion?

To get this achievement you need to complete the quests "Ambush", & "Confront the King" which becomes available in that order after your advancement to Master-Wizard. Once you complete this quest Raminus Polus will advance you to Arch-Marge rank, completing the Mage Guild quest line.

How do I get back into the Mages Guild?

  • After breaking a rule of the Mages Guild, you are told to talk to Raminus Polus.
  • Collect alchemy samples and hand them over to regain your standing.


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