And then, at a time we are still not sure when, they disappeared. They invented machines and built elaborate underground cities where they researched powers to rival the gods themselves. A race of stonecutters, artisans, and engineers. Their history and culture is all around us in Markarth. Dwemer machines and traps still function even after thousands of years." You can also ask if he's researching the Dwemer, to which he'll say, "Yes. And the excavations into Nchuand-Zel are dangerous. There are more cutthroat scholars out there who would steal my findings if they got the chance. How can I help you?" You can now ask why he would need guards, to which he'll answer, "To protect my research, for one.
stressful work, and I shouldn't have yelled.
Do you even know who I am? The most recognized scholar on the Dwemer in all of Tamriel, and you people keep bothering me! I. Why do you people always bother me when I'm trying to finish my research?"Įither way, he'll then say, "You idiot. "I told you I'm not hiring any more guards. No, just little spells and enchantments." "Nchuand-Zel? The ruins underneath Markarth? The wealth of artifacts that I've based two human lifetimes of research on?"Īre you a wizard? I wanted to buy some spells. I don't need any more workers or guards." You'll now have three options Your Dialogue When first approached, he'll say, "What are you doing here? The excavation site is closed. Other people seem to think of Calcelmo as a little eccentric, noting that all of his time is only spent researching the ruins. The only exception to this routine is after you set him up with Faleen (see this section) he'll then eat with her between 6am and 8am, and 8pm and 10pm. Lastly, from the school of Restoration, he knows Close Wounds, Fast Healing, and Steadfast Ward.īeing a very dedicated wizard, he devotes all his time to study, never stopping to eat or sleep. From the school of Destruction, he knows Chain Lightning, Fireball, Firebolt, Lightning Bolt, Incinerate, and Thunderbolt. From the school of Conjuration, he knows Conjure Flame Atronach, Raise Zombie, and Reanimate Corpse. From the school of Alteration, he knows Oakflesh and Stoneflesh. Being a wizard, he knows a large amount of spells. He carries an iron dagger, a key to Nchuand-Zel, a Dwemer Museum key, and a selection of common loot and gold. They are flagged as owned by Calcelmo, so taking them is considering stealing until you increase his disposition towards you.Ĭalcelmo wears blue mage robes and a pair of boots. There are a number of pieces of scrap metal around his workshop that respawn periodically that yield a total of 21 Dwarven metal ingots when smelted. His area is near an arcane enchanter and an alchemy lab. To find him at his workplace, enter the keep and turn left (south), and proceed a short distance through the "tunnel" (as others in the keep refer to the area) until you come to a short flight of steps. He is the court mage of the Jarl of Markarth, and he and Aicantar oversee the excavation of the ruins beneath Understone Keep. For other historical information, see the lore article. His next expected work is a book on the translation of the Falmer language which is tentatively titled Calcelmo's Guide to the Falmer Tongue.
He is the author of the series of books known simply as Dwarves. He and his nephew Aicantar study the Dwemer ruins beneath Markarth. MarkarthKeepFaction ServicesMarkarthCastleWizard TownMarkarthFactionĬalcelmo, Scholar of Markarth, is a High Elf conjurer of great renown who dedicates himself to researching the Dwemer. Spells ( Books, Clothing, Daedric Artifacts, Jewelry, Scrolls, Soul Gems, Spell Tomes, Staves)Ĭonjuration, Restoration, Alteration, DestructionĪugmented Frost (rank 1) Augmented Shock (rank 1) Mage Armor (rank 1) Magic Resistance (rank 1) Recovery (rank 1) RegenerationĬrimeFactionReach During sieges, staff and family hide. Please remove this banner when the page has been cleaned up. This page should be checked for potential unrelated lore and other information. This page or parts of this page were previously transcluded from lore pages per this discussion.