

You should visit the Bloodworks to talk to Wuunferth - we need to figure out where the evidence went wrong." When you approach Wuunferth in his cell, the wizard can't resist the temptation and will mock you due to the failed investigation: "Oh, isn't that a shame. How could this have happened?" The guard will then give you an order, starting the quest once again: "Obviously. A guard will be near her body and will say: "I. After a few days, however, your accusations are put to shame as the killer claims yet another victim, this time Arivanya from Windhelm Stables. The guard will open his cell with: "In you go." and Wuunferth will enter. Wuunferth will then have no choice but to take the long walk to the bloodworks underneath the barracks. Jorleif: "Make your excuses from the Bloodworks, wizard. Wuunferth: "Has the whole city lost their brains? I've been scrying and auguring to find the murderer myself." We're wise to your scheming, you coward." Jorleif: "You're under the arrest, for the Murder of Susanna of Candlehearth Hall. Wuunferth: "What is the meaning of this?" This ends the quest and Jorleif will immediately fetch a guard and head up to the unknowing Wuunferth, who will be the first to speak: When you confront Jorleif with the evidence he will be both surprised and sad. Going directly to Wuunferth and confronting him will solve the mystery much quicker – and save the life of a Windhelm citizen (see this section).

If you choose to follow Viola's advice, speaking to Jorleif will land Wuunferth in jail (see this section). What you do next is a matter of instinct and how you read the clues. He will then offer to buy it, although he doesn't think Wuunferth will have any interest in his 'own' amulet. Calixto will take a look at the strange amulet and further the suspicion about Wuunferth saying that the amulet is called the Wheelstone and that it is normally carried by the court mage. Viola will remark that there are rumors about Wuunferth and that the information should go to the steward. The quest Blood on the Ice places Wuunferth in a rather awkward position when you find evidence of necromancer rituals inside Hjerim, and a journal, as you present this to both Viola Giordano and Calixto Corrium who will point you towards the court wizard. I suppose you want something for your trouble? Here." Blood on the Ice Poisonous, of course, but it has its uses. When you make the delivery, Wuunferth will take it off your hands with: "Ah yes, the extract, good. Wuunferth also buys nightshade from town merchant Hillevi Cruel-Sea. He will bid you farewell with: "Strength and steel are well and good, but magic is the true power in this world." "A strong sword-arm wins battle, but a keen mind wins wars." Quest-Related Events Delivery When asked for training he will remark: "Mind what - or who - you practice this on." No, I won't put on a magic show for you." Anyone else better pay well for the service." "I'd explain my research, but you'd just be confused." "Yes, I'm a powerful wizard. When you approach him, he can say: "Whatever you've heard I can do is probably true." "If Ulfric needs a favor, he has it. Delivery: Deliver a bottle of Nightshade Extract to Wuunferth the Unliving.Blood on the Ice: Windhelm is plagued by a shadowy killer.
