Dealing with thedenizens of the Oblivion realmsisn’t typically an enjoyable experience. Dremora, in particular, aren’t pretty sights to behold. They’re mean, vicious, and not too keen on the idea of helping mortals. Nevertheless, inThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, players have an opportunity to employ the aid of a friendly Dremora in their adventures.
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The Dremora Butler will, begrudgingly, carry a portion of a player’s burden when summoned. It’s not a bad way togive one’s housecarls a well-deserved break. Summoning the Dremora Butler, however, requires the use of a Black Book. Acquiring the book and the butler’s services can be achieved by following these simple steps.
Travel To Solstheim & Begin The Main Quest
Black Books can only be found on Solstheim as part of theDragonbornDLC. If it’s the player’s first time traveling to Solstheim, speaking toGjalund Salt-Sageat theWindhelm Docksis required. As usual, fans will have the option of eitherpaying,persuading, orintimidatingthe old sailor to book a trip to the island.
Once there, it’s a good idea to get cracking on the main questline of the DLC. Following this chain of quests organically will lead the player to the first of seven Black Books. These are the main quests, in order, that compose theDragonbornDLC:
Complete “The Path Of Knowledge” & “The Gardener Of Men”
In “The Path of Knowledge,” players will obtain their first Black Book, titled “Epistolary Acumen.” Reading the book as part of “The Gardener of Men” will give players the basic idea of how Black Books work. Any Black Book that isread onthe island of Solstheimwill instantlytransport players to Apocrypha.
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Every book possesses three possible rewards,of which only one can be activeper book at a given time. The completion of “The Gardener of Men” quest serves as an ideal moment when players should consider collecting the remaining six books.
Travel To Benkongerike
Now that fans know how Black Books work, it’s time to collect the Dremora Butler. Specifically,players need to obtain “Black Book: Untold Legends.“This particular item is located inBenkongerike, a dungeon located in thenorth of Solstheim. Head there directly to get the ball rolling.
Speaking To Neloth, An Optional Method
Players are free to travel straight to Benkongerike to collect the book. Alternatively,fans can speak toNelothat his home inTel Mithryn. This begins a quest chain titled “Lost Knowledge,” whereby players are sent to find the remaining Black Books. The order is random, but Neloth will pay the player for their services once a book has been retrieved.
Finding “Black Book: Untold Legends”
Learning the hidden knowledge contained within “Untold Legends” can be a bit of a process. Follow these steps from beginning to end to claim the final reward:
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At this point, players will be transported to Apocrypha, where the real danger begins. Once again, follow these steps to unlock the power of the Black Book:
Once done,the Black Book will be sitting on a pedestal. It’s also worth mentioning that throughout this process players will need to battle several Seekers and Lurkers, sobe prepared for intermittent combat.
The Secret Servant Power
Those wanting to make use of theDremora Butlerneed to select theSecret Servantpower. When summoned, the Dremora Butler will offer to share some of the player’s burdens. He possesses a capped148 Carry Weight, so the poor fellow can’t lug aroundeverything. Still, he certainly comes in handy in a pinch.
