The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Special Edition Part 9: The College of Winterhold First Lessons

In Part 9 of our grand Skyrim adventure, we shift our focus to the pursuit of magical knowledge in First Lessons, the introductory quest to the College of Winterhold. With the weight of prophecy and dragons heavy on our shoulders, we now seek answers hidden not in swords or shouts, but in tomes, scrolls, and arcane study. Our journey takes us to the snowy cliffs of Winterhold, a town reduced to ruins but still home to the most powerful institution of magical learning in all of Skyrim. Atop those icy heights lies the College of Winterhold—an ancient place of mystery, guarded by magical wards and a strict gatekeeper. But the College does not open its doors lightly. Before we can enter, we must demonstrate our understanding of magic in a simple yet symbolic test, proving that even the Dragonborn must humble themselves to be a student before they can become a master. Once inside, we are swept into the college’s strange rhythm—its majestic halls buzzing with magical energy, hidden politics, and characters of both brilliance and secrecy. Guided by Tolfdir, the wise and patient instructor, we embark on our first lessons in magic and the dangers that come with it. But this is no ordinary school. During our very first field trip to Saarthal, a dig site beneath the snow, we uncover a relic of immense and forgotten power—an ancient artifact pulsing with unknown energy and locked away for centuries. With this discovery, the lines between student and chosen one begin to blur once more, as forces beyond the college stir in the dark. This episode is more than just an initiation; it’s the beginning of a deeper dive into Skyrim’s mystical undercurrents, where magic, history, and destiny collide. Join me as we unlock new powers, form new alliances, and take our first true steps into the vast and mysterious world of the arcane. The journey through the College of Winterhold has begun—and its secrets will not remain buried for long.