Skyrim Ill Met By Moonlight Quest Choices And Rewards
The quest Ill Met By Moonlight in Skyrim offers one of the most intriguing moral dilemmas and gameplay choices in the entire game. Centered around the Daedric Prince Hircine, players are tasked with resolving a curse involving a troubled werewolf named Sinding. Understanding the choices available and their corresponding rewards is essential for maximizing your character's build and story experience.
Starting the Hunt in Falkreath
Your journey begins in the town of Falkreath, where you meet Sinding trapped inside the local barracks jail. He explains that he stole a cursed ring from Hircine in hopes of controlling his lycanthropy, but the curse instead caused him to commit a tragic act. Sinding hands over the cursed ring and requests that you defeat the White Stag to summon the Daedric Prince.
Siding with Sinding in Bloated Man's Grotto
After defeating the White Stag, Hircine directs you to Bloated Man's Grotto where Sinding is being hunted. If you choose to spare Sinding and help him slay the hunters inside the cave, Hircine appreciates the twist in the hunt. Upon completing the quest this way, Hircine cleanses the cursed ring and awards you the Ring of Hircine, which grants extra werewolf transformations each day.
Siding with Hircine and Hunting Sinding
If you decide to side with Hircine, you must turn against Sinding and hunt him down within the grotto. Eliminating Sinding allows you to skin his remains as a sacrifice to the Daedric Lord. In return, Hircine transforms the skin into the Savior's Hide, a unique light armor piece that offers significant magic resistance and poison protection.
How to Obtain Both Unique Rewards
Players who wish to acquire both Daedric artifacts can utilize a clever order of events during the quest. By first agreeing to assist Sinding and helping him slay the initial group of hunters, you earn Hircine's favor and receive the cleansed Ring of Hircine upon stepping outside. Afterward, you can immediately re-enter Bloated Man's Grotto to defeat Sinding, allowing you to harvest his skin and receive the Savior's Hide as well.