How To Unlock “A Night To Remember” in Skyrim: A Comprehensive Guide

The Daedric quest “A Night To Remember” is a fan-favorite in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, largely due to its humorous and chaotic storyline and the powerful reward, the Sanguine Rose. This guide provides a direct answer to how to unlock this memorable quest, followed by a detailed exploration of its mechanics, associated elements, and answers to common questions.

How To Start “A Night To Remember”

The key to unlocking “A Night to Remember” lies in meeting very specific requirements, most importantly your character level. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Reach Level 14: This is the absolute minimum level required for the quest to trigger. You will not encounter Sam Guevenne, the quest giver, before reaching this milestone.

2. Visit a Tavern: Once you’ve hit level 14, any tavern in Skyrim is a potential location for Sam Guevenne to appear. He doesn’t spawn in the tavern closest to you when you reach level 14, but rather, he spawns at the first inn you visited after hitting level 14. If you were already in a town when you leveled, simply visit another tavern.

3. Find Sam Guevenne: He is a black-robed stranger usually found sitting at the bar. Look for a character who stands out amongst the other NPCs.

4. Engage in Conversation: When you approach Sam, he will challenge you to a drinking contest. Accept the challenge. There is no minigame for the drinking contest, your character is set to win by default.

5. Blackout: After you “win” the drinking contest, your character will blackout and wake up in a different location, the Temple of Dibella in Markarth. This is the official start of the quest “A Night to Remember”.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about “A Night To Remember”

1. What is “A Night To Remember” all about?

“A Night To Remember” is a Daedric quest where you piece together the events of a drunken night after a drinking contest with a stranger, Sam Guevenne. This leads the player on a bizarre journey across Skyrim, eventually revealing Sam’s true identity as the Daedric Prince of Debauchery, Sanguine.

2. Can I start this quest at any inn?

Yes, technically. Once you’ve reached level 14, Sam Guevenne can spawn in any tavern throughout Skyrim. However, he specifically appears at the first tavern that you visited after reaching level 14. If you are unsure, try visiting the inn in the city you were in when you hit level 14 or simply visit inns in different holds until you find him.

3. What if I cannot find Sam Guevenne?

If you’re having trouble finding Sam, confirm that you are at least level 14. Try visiting the first inn you were in when you reached that level, or different inns in various holds. It is also a good idea to try fast-traveling to different locations as this can refresh the NPCs, or go outside the inn and wait a day and then return to see if Sam appears.

4. Does the Sanguine Rose quest always involve a drinking contest?

Yes, the drinking contest is a fixed part of the start of “A Night To Remember”. This is how you initiate the interaction with Sam Guevenne that kicks off the quest line, and is an important part of the narrative.

5. What reward do I get from “A Night To Remember?”

Upon completion, you receive the Sanguine Rose, a powerful Daedric artifact. The Sanguine Rose is a staff that can summon a Dremora to fight alongside you for 60 seconds.

6. Is “A Night To Remember” considered a difficult quest?

No, “A Night To Remember” isn’t known for its difficulty, but rather for its quirky, often absurd storyline. The main challenge usually lies in piecing together what happened the previous night. This quest is more focused on adventure than combat difficulty.

7. Can I revisit the Misty Grove?

The Misty Grove, a unique location within the quest, cannot be re-entered once you leave after completing the quest, so be sure to explore everything you want while you’re there.

8. What is the significance of the goat, Gleda?

Gleda the Goat is an unusual element introduced during the quest. You may encounter her while completing one of your tasks, she’s found near the giant called Grok, just south of Rorikstead.

9. Are there any darker Daedric quests in Skyrim?

Yes, while “A Night To Remember” is lighter in tone, other Daedric quests, such as “The House of Horrors”, “Boethiah’s Calling” and “The Taste Of Death” are much darker in nature, exploring themes of domination, betrayal, and cannibalism.

10. Is the “A Night to Remember” quest missable?

No, the quest is not missable. Once you reach level 14, Sam Guevenne will always be available in the taverns.

11. Does my level affect the difficulty of “A Night to Remember”?

The difficulty of the quest remains relatively consistent and is not directly tied to your level. The challenge comes more from the quest’s objective than combat or enemy difficulty. However, enemies in the wilderness locations you travel to might be more challenging at lower levels.

12. How long is 72 hours in Skyrim?

The default speed in Skyrim is x20. So, 72 in-game hours are equal to 3.6 real-life hours, as one day is only 20x quicker than reality. This means that time moves relatively quickly in the game.

13. Is it possible to lose the Sanguine Rose?

The Sanguine Rose is not a quest item that can be lost. Once acquired, it remains in your inventory. Unlike some other quest items, you cannot drop it. However, keep in mind that if you switch to a new version of the staff, for example from a mod, the original one might vanish.

14. Is Sam Guevenne encountered again after the quest?

No, Sam Guevenne doesn’t appear again in the game after you’ve completed “A Night To Remember”. However, you’ll remember him as Sanguine, the Daedric Prince of Debauchery.

15. Can I repeat this quest?

No, you can only complete “A Night To Remember” once per playthrough. Once you finish the quest, it cannot be started again in the same save file. If you’d like to experience it again, you must do so in a new save or with a new character.

By understanding the requirements and the nature of this quest, players can easily trigger “A Night To Remember” and experience one of the more memorable and humorous storylines in Skyrim. The Sanguine Rose is a worthwhile reward and makes this quest well worth pursuing.