Where do soul gems originate?
On Nirn (or at the very least in Tamriel), soul gems seem to be extremely common as they're found in almost any shop anywhere.
As I remember, the only source of new soul gems is the geode mining nodes in Blackreach.
Is this (and similar areas across Nirn) the sole source of soul gems in the world?
How come there are so many in circulation if they're only found in such remote locations (and seeing how they're destroyed upon use)?
Official quotes and sources much appreciated
Best Answer
Well, I can answer part of your question. Pretty much, soul gems are crystallized formations of energy, they form in oblivion, they then bleed through into the physical world, through weaker spots in reality, the weakest places are in blackreach. I do not, however know how the shopkeepers are somehow able to have access to them so readily. This probably didn't help, but I hope it did.
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Where is the best place to get Soul Gems?
Soul gems can be obtained by slaying mages, magically-affiliated enemies, by purchasing them from magic shops and court wizards, mining geode veins or found as randomized loot in containers.How do Soul Gems get filled?
To fill Soul Gems in Skyrim, you'll need to use the Soul Trap spell. This is an Apprentice level spell in the Conjuration school of magicka. Once you've unlocked this spell, all you need to do is use it on an enemy, and then defeat it with an empty Soul Gem in your inventory.Are Soul Gems unethical?
According to Skyrim Wiki, this is because: The souls of humanoids trapped in these soul gems remain conscious. They are generally regarded as unethical, and their use is prohibited at The College of Winterhold, despite the institution's lenient stance on the practice of Necromancy.What is the most powerful soul gem?
The grand soul gem is the largest soul gem that can be obtained in the game.SOUL GEMS (ELDER SCROLLS) || artiFACTS
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