Where is Varona’s Body?

Varona’s body can be found north west of Tel Mithryn, surrounded by a group of hostile Ash Spawn, after receiving a quest marker upon speaking with Elynea in the Tel Mithryn Apothecary. To locate Varona’s corpse, follow the quest marker, which typically appears west of the Sun Stone near Tel Mithryn, and be prepared to face the Ash Spawn that are guarding her body.

Related FAQs

General Information

1. What is the context of Varona’s death? Varona Nelas, a Dark Elf farmer and personal steward to Neloth, was sent to Raven Rock on an errand but failed to return, prompting a search for her.
2. Why can’t I find Varona’s body? Sometimes, the map marker is correct, but Varona’s corpse has glitched through the floor, requiring the use of the Ritual Stone’s ability to resurrect and kill her again to solve the problem.
3. Who is Varona Nelas in Skyrim? Varona Nelas is a Dark Elf living in Tel Mithryn, serving as the personal steward to the town’s founder, Neloth, and is known for being overworked and estranged from her employer due to his eccentric personality.

Quest and Gameplay

4. How do I start the quest to find Varona? The quest begins when speaking with Elynea Mothren in the Tel Mithryn Apothecary or Ulves Romoran in the Tel Mithryn Kitchen, who inform you that Varona left for Raven Rock and has not returned.
5. What happens if you don’t pay Mogrul? If you refuse to pay Mogrul, he will send thugs after you to collect the payment until you complete the related quest.
6. Can you get a new steward in Skyrim? Normally, your steward is locked in until you complete the Farmer’s Life for Me quest, after which you can dismiss them and change your steward at will, except for Hearthfire homes where the steward is locked in permanently without using mods or console commands.

Troubleshooting and Additional Tips

7. How do you fix Varona bugs? Using the Ritual Stone’s ability on the spot with the map marker and then killing the resurrected Varona usually solves the problem of her body being glitched through the floor.
8. Is there Skooma in Solstheim? Yes, Skooma can be found in Solstheim, including a location near a stream gated off with a platform holding a dead Argonian, and in a Riekling cave to the east of the island.
9. What is the hardest side quest in Skyrim? Among the challenging quests, The Ebony Warrior, No Stone Unturned, Under New Management, and A Return To Your Roots are notable for their difficulty and complexity.

Exploration and Combat

10. Where is the most challenging location in Skyrim? Dungeons like Skuldafn, Forelhost, Valthume, and Apocrypha are considered among the hardest due to their formidable enemies and complex layouts.
11. Can you plant taproot in Skyrim? Yes, after soaking Taproots in the Headwaters of Harstrad, you can plant one in the withered part of Tel Mithryn as part of a quest, which involves traveling up the tower and planting the Taproot into the wall.
12. What happens if you break the taproot? Breaking the taproot creates a bushier root system that can uptake more nutrients, especially noticeable when grown in a pot.

Daedric and Miscellaneous

13. Can you not serve Hermaeus Mora? It’s implied that everything that happens is part of Hermaeus Mora’s plan, making it seem like serving or not serving him is part of his larger scheme.
14. Why does Mogrul want money? Mogrul demands payment because Drovas Relvi, now under Neloth’s protection, owes him a debt, and Mogrul holds you responsible for it.
15. Why do I have to pay a fine to Nazir? You must pay a fine to Nazir to regain the Dark Brotherhood’s favor after accidentally or intentionally attacking one of their members, completing the related quest.