Does Septimus ever open the box?

While you need the Elder Scroll, Septimus needs the knowledge it possesses so he can open his Dwemer lockbox: “You see this masterwork of the Dwemer.

How do I get to the Septimus Signus’s Outpost?

Septimus Signus’s Outpost[edit] After walking a short stretch north from the College of Winterhold, an ice path will appear. When you reach the outpost, entrance can be gained by opening a trapdoor on the southern side of the small remote island, next to a rowboat tied up against it.

Can you save Septimus?

The Dragonborn can kill him and the quest will update.

Should you give Septimus the lexicon?

Give the Lexicon to Septimus / Return to Septimus Return to Septimus’ Outpost and give him the lexicon. This will reveal that he requires Dwemer blood, but since the Dwemer are extinct, he will need the blood of the five other elven races to make a facsimile.

What do you do after giving Septimus the lexicon?

If you aren’t level 15 yet, giving Septimus the Lexicon will result in him dismissing you; then, you must wait until a courier delivers a letter from him to continue. Once you have returned to the outpost, talk to Septimus again.

How do I start the Septimus Signus quest?

Taking items from Septimus Signus’ shelf counts as theft, even after he has been killed. You will automatically start this quest during the course of Elder Knowledge or Scroll ScoutingDG if you have not already started it, as the Elder Scroll is required for both the main questline and for the Dawnguard core questline.

What do I do with the wretched abyss in Skyrim?

If you choose to serve the Wretched Abyss, Hermaeus will not be surprised. The abyss will then respond with “Indeed. Speak with me when the box has been opened, and all shall be revealed.” If you instead choose the second option, Hermaeus will be somewhat angry but he will reply calmly with “Be warned.

How do you collect blood for Septimus?

The next thing Septimus requires — it’s not much — is just the blood from each of the following: Wood Elf, High Elf, Dark Elf, Orc, and Falmer. You can harvest blood from the deceased. A good location for acquiring all except the High Elf blood is Liar’s Retreat, southwest of Dragon Bridge and Chillwind Depths.