Should I destroy the Skull of Corruption?

After the battle, Erandur
Erandur
Erandur is a former priest of Vaermina who is now a priest of Mara. After the quest Waking Nightmare, the option for him to become a follower becomes available, if the Dragonborn spares him, and he can be found in the Nightcaller Temple which he rededicates to Mara.
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casts a spell to destroy the Skull of Corruption. Here the choice is to kill Erandur as Vaermina
Vaermina
Vaermina the Dreamweaver (in Daedric script, ), also called Vaernima, is one of the seventeen Daedric Princes. Her sphere of influence includes nightmares, psychological terror and torment, dreams, bringing evil omens, and stealing memories.
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commands and take the Skull of Corruption or let him complete his spell to destroy the Skull
. "He's deceiving you.
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Should I kill Erandur and take the skull?

Is it better to kill him or let him live? If you are going for the achievement that requires all Daedric artifacts, then yes, you should kill him. This will let you keep the staff from that quest.
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Is Skull of Corruption good?

The Skull of Corruption can damage multiple targets at once. This is useful when faced with multiple opponents. However, it can also injure followers that are nearby, which could potentially kill followers with low health. Its damage can only be increased beyond 50 points through Weakness to Magic poisons.
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What do I do with the Skull of Corruption?

The Skull of Corruption is a dream-powered staff given by Vaermina as a reward for completing the Waking Nightmare quest in Dawnstar. To Dreamsteal, you simply cast it on a sleeping person and it will collect their dreams; however, it will still need to be charged with soul gems as well.
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What do I get if I kill Erandur?

Killing him is not considered a crime. If you ignore Vaermina's command, Erandur will destroy the skull and then offer to travel with you as a follower; he does not betray you as Vaermina would have had you believe.
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Should I turn on Erandur?

After some short dialogue that reveals Erandur to be Casimir, they become hostile. After the battle, Erandur casts a spell to destroy the Skull of Corruption. Here the choice is to kill Erandur as Vaermina commands and take the Skull of Corruption or let him complete his spell to destroy the Skull.
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What should I do in Waking Nightmare Skyrim?

You will have a choice to make to end the Waking Nightmare quest. You can either kill Erandur, allowing you to take the Skull of Corruption for yourself, or you can let him destroy the skull and gain him as a follower. Regardless of your choice, Dawnstar's citizens will be freed of their nightmares.
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What happens if you let Erandur complete the ritual?

Once you kill them, Erandur starts a ritual to destroy the skull. You now have a choice: Option 1: Let him finish the ritual and let the skull be destroyed. Erandur will become available as a companion.
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What does the skull do in Skyrim?

Skull is an item in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. There is only one type of skull in Skyrim, though a variant is added in The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn. Skulls are an ingredient used for crafting a random unbound Dremora in the Atronach Forge.
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What is the best Daedric Artifact in Skyrim?

Top 15 Daedric Artifacts In Skyrim
  • 8 Savior's Hide.
  • 7 Oghma Infinium.
  • 6 Sanguine's Rose.
  • 5 Ring Of Hircine.
  • 4 Ebony Blade.
  • 3 Dawnbreaker.
  • 2 Ebony Mail.
  • 1 The Black Star.
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What does the rueful AXE do?

Description. The Rueful Axe is an axe you retrieve when you attempt the quest for Clavicus Vile in A Daedra's Best Friend. You may either keep this axe and kill the dog, or give the axe back and allow the dog to live.
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What level do you get mace of Molag Bal?

The Mace is given to the Dragonborn after the completion of the Daedric Quest "The House of Horrors" this quest is started when the Dragonborn enters the Abandoned House in Markarth.
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What does the staff of corruption do?

The Skull of Corruption is the Daedric Artifact of Vaermina, the Prince of Dreams and Nightmares, and is a staff quite unlike any other players can find in Skyrim. By wielding this staff and stealing the dreams of sleeping NPCs, the player can increase how much damage it deals.
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Can you become Thane of Dawnstar?

The Pale (Capital: Dawnstar)

The Dragonborn must be level 22 to obtain the quest to kill a giant, which then leads to the offer to become a Thane (after completing the three minor quests).
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Can you have two followers in Skyrim?

You can only have one follower at a time: if you want a different one, you need to dismiss the first one before you recruit them. There is one exception to this: there are situations when you already have a follower when a person needs to join you for something quest-related.
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How many skulls are in Skyrim?

Scattered across Skyrim are a highly desirable and collectable collection of 875 Skulls.
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What do I do in Nightcaller Temple Skyrim?

The Nightcaller Temple is an ancient & decrepid fortress located near the coast of Northern Skyrim. It is located atop a high hill to the east of Dawnstar. The temple is home to devotees of the Daedric Princess Vaermina, who use it to house her signature artifact, the Skull of Corruption.
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What is the Oblivion Walker achievement?

For the unfamiliar, the Oblivion Walker achievement in Skyrim is unlocked by collecting 15 Daedric Artifacts in a single playthrough. The problem is that many of the Daedric Quests tied to these Artifacts are glitchy, and there are ways that players can lock themselves out of getting some of the Daedric Artifacts.
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How many Daedric artifacts are in Skyrim?

There are 16 Daedric Artifacts possible in Skyrim. This reusable soul gem is rewarded for completing "The Black Star" quest.
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What is life's greatest illusion?

Black Doors

The Black Door in Dawnstar asks, "What is life's greatest illusion?", to which the correct answer is: "Innocence, my brother." learned during the quest "The Cure for Madness."
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How do you become Thane of the pale?

Thane of The Pale is obtained by completing the following tasks: The quest "Waking Nightmare," which is begun by talking to Erandur in the Windpeak Inn. Then complete three minor quests. Deliver Aeri's Note to Skald. Chop wood and bring it to Aeri.
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How do I buy a house in Dawnstar?

In order to purchase land from the Jarl of Dawnstar to build a house in "The Pale" you will need to find out about the people of Dawnstar through their dreams. Speak to the various people in Dawnstar to learn about their bad dreams.
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Who is Vaermina?

Vaermina (also spelled Vaernima), called the Prince of Dreams and Nightmares, the Gifter, the Mistress of Nightmares and Dark Portents, :217 the Lady of Nightmares, the Weaver of Dreams, :293 the Queen of Nightmares, Weaver of the Panoply, the Dreamweaver and the Dark Lady is a Daedric Prince whose sphere is the realm ...
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Where is Erandur after Waking Nightmare?

Erandur is a former priest of Vaermina who is now a priest of Mara. After the quest Waking Nightmare, the option for him to become a follower becomes available, if the Dragonborn spares him, and he can be found in the Nightcaller Temple which he rededicates to Mara.
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What does the Skull of Corruption do oblivion?

The Daedric artifact Skull of Corruption is a staff given as a reward for completing Vaermina's Daedric Quest. It creates an identical clone, including any equipment, of (almost) any NPC you hit with it. The target NPC will usually be immediately hostile to their double.
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