How to Start the Glory of the Dead Quest

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To start the Glory of the Dead quest, you will need to complete the prior quest, Blood’s Honor, and then return to the Companions, where Vilkas will inform you that Kodlak’s funeral is being held at the Skyforge and that you should go there immediately. The Glory of the Dead quest is a pivotal moment in the Companions storyline, allowing you to pay your respects to Kodlak and ultimately become the new leader of the Companions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Starting the Quest

1. How do I start the Blood’s Honor quest in Skyrim? The Blood’s Honor quest starts when Aela asks the Dragonborn to retrieve a Fragment of Wuuthrad from the Silver Hand in a dungeon, and after completing two radiant quests, you’ll be told that Kodlak has caught wind of your campaign and wants to see you.

2. What is the final quest in Skyrim Companions? The final quest in the Companions main questline is indeed Glory of the Dead, which concludes the primary storyline of the Companions.

3. How do I trigger Glory of the Dead? The Glory of the Dead quest automatically activates when you return from the prior quest, Blood’s Honor, and Vilkas tells you that Kodlak’s funeral is being held at the Skyforge.

Companions and Leaders

4. Can you become the leader of the Companions? Yes, after completing the Glory of the Dead quest, you will become the new leader of the Companions, a prestigious position within the faction.

5. Does Kodlak’s room become yours? After finishing the Companions questline, Kodlak’s quarters do become the player’s, but it’s not recommended to store valuable items there as they might get lost.

Quests and Radiant Quests

6. How do I start Purity of Revenge? The Purity of Revenge quest automatically begins when you enter Jorrvaskr at the end of Blood’s Honor, where Vilkas will demand an explanation for your absence and announce that you will be coming with him to reclaim the Fragments of Wuuthrad.

7. How do you force start the Purity quest in Skyrim? To force start the Purity quest, you need to keep doing radiant quests for Farkas or Vilkas until they offer it to you, as the number of quests required can be random.

8. How do I activate the Purity quest? To activate the Purity quest, you need to agree to help Farkas or Vilkas purify themselves, travel to Ysgramor’s Tomb, activate the Flame of the Harbinger, fight the Wolf Spirit, and then talk to Farkas or Vilkas.

Werewolves and Curing

9. Can I complete the Companions without becoming a werewolf? No, you cannot complete the Companions questline without becoming a werewolf, but you can choose to be cured of your lycanthropy at the end.

10. How do I cure myself of being a werewolf in Skyrim? To stop being a werewolf, you need to acquire the head of one of the Glenmoril Witches during the Blood’s Honor quest and then use it to cure yourself.

11. Can I cure all Companions? Yes, you can cure Farkas and Vilkas of their lycanthropy, but you need to cure yourself first and then follow a specific sequence to avoid bugs.

Factions and Marriage

12. Can you marry Ria from the Companions? Yes, after being promoted to the position of Harbinger, you can ask to marry Ria, who is one of the Companions available for marriage.

13. Can you become the leader of the Dark Brotherhood in Skyrim? Yes, you can become the leader of the Dark Brotherhood by completing their main quests and rebuilding the Dawnstar Sanctuary.

14. Do the Companions ever stop giving work? No, the Companions will continue to give you radiant quests indefinitely, as these quests are designed to provide ongoing content.

15. Why won’t Aela give me a quest? Aela might not give you a quest if there is a conflicting radiant quest active at Glenmoril Coven; try completing the radiant quest as early as possible to resolve the issue.