Gina Johnson
In The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, the player embarks on a quest called The Mind of Madness to help Dervenin's master, Sheogorath, return from vacation. To do this, the player must enter the mind of Pelagius, who is asleep in a bed in the middle of a forest, and cure him of his night terrors. The player must use the Wabbajack on Pelagius the Tormented to initiate the sequence and then repeatedly zap him with it while also using it on the terrors that appear, turning them into innocuous creatures. This process must be repeated until Pelagius finally awakens.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Quest Name | The Mind of Madness |
| Location | Pelagius Wing at the Blue Palace |
| Items Required | Wabbajack |
| Enemies to Defeat | Wolf, Bandit Chief, Hagraven, Flame Atronach, Dragon Priest |
| Allies | Sheogorath, Falk, Dervenin, Young Pelagius, Sultry Maiden |
| Rewards | Wabbajack, Fine Clothes, Surfeit of Thieves (book) |
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What You'll Learn
Use the Wabbajack on Pelagius
To wake up Pelagius, you must use the Wabbajack on him. This will initiate a sequence in which you must use the Wabbajack on the terrors that appear, transforming them into pleasant memories.
Firstly, shoot the sleeping Pelagius with the Wabbajack, and a wolf will spawn nearby. Shoot the wolf, and it will transform into a goat. Shoot Pelagius again, and a witch will appear. Shoot the witch, and she will turn into a little boy. Continue this process of shooting Pelagius and then the creatures that appear. A scary lady will appear and turn into the king's wife, followed by a fire creature that will disappear when hit with the Wabbajack.
After the final creature is defeated, Pelagius will wake up, and the Night Terrors section will be over. It is important to act quickly when shooting the creatures, as any delay will result in having to start over.
The Wabbajack is a powerful staff that can be obtained by completing the 'Mind of Madness' quest in Skyrim. It is an infamous item that causes random effects, both helpful and harmful. During this quest, the Wabbajack is the only way to solve the puzzles and progress through Pelagius' mind.
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Shoot the wolf
To wake up Pelagius, you must enter his mind. To do this, you need to gain access to the Pelagius Wing of the Blue Palace. You can either ask one of the maids to let you in by telling her that Falk asked you to clean up the area, or if Falk likes you enough, he will give you the key. Once you have the key, make your way to the second floor and walk down the hallway, where you will be transported to Pelagius' mind.
Now, you must cure Pelagius of his night terrors. You will find Pelagius asleep in a bed in the middle of a forest. Use the Wabbajack on Pelagius the Tormented to start the sequence. A wolf will appear; shoot it with the Wabbajack, and it will turn into a sheep or a goat. Then, shoot Pelagius again with the Wabbajack, and a new enemy will appear. Repeat this process, shooting each new enemy that appears and then shooting Pelagius again to call the next terror. Do not take too long between shooting the enemies and Pelagius, or you will have to start over.
After the wolf, a bandit chief will appear, and you must shoot him with the Wabbajack to turn him into a young Pelagius. A hagraven will then appear, which you must shoot to turn into one of Pelagius' sultry maidens. Next, a flame atronach will appear, which you must shoot to turn into a bonfire. Finally, a dragon priest will appear, which you must shoot to turn into an inaccessible chest behind the bonfire. Ignore the atronach that the dragon priest may summon, as the Wabbajack has no effect on it.
Once all the terrors have been converted, everyone will gather around the bonfire, and Sheogorath will communicate with you and ask you to move on to the next area.
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Turn the wolf into a sheep
To turn the wolf into a sheep in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, you must first enter Pelagius' mind. To do this, you need to gain access to the Pelagius Wing of the Blue Palace. You can either ask one of the maids, telling her that Falk sent you to clean up, and she will give you the key. Alternatively, if Falk likes you enough, he will give you the key—this can be achieved by completing the Wolfskull Cave quest or accepting "The Man Who Cried Wolf". Once you have the key, enter the Pelagius Wing and go to the second floor. Walk down the hallway, and you will be transported to Pelagius' mind.
Now, you must find Pelagius. You will see a bed in the middle of a forest with Pelagius sleeping on it. Use the Wabbajack on Pelagius the Tormented to start the sequence. A wolf will appear. Use the Wabbajack on the wolf, and it will turn into a sheep. Then, shoot Pelagius again with the Wabbajack. Repeat this process, shooting each new enemy that appears with the Wabbajack and then shooting Pelagius again. "Friendly" characters will also appear, such as a young Pelagius and a Sultry Maiden. They do not need to be shot with the Wabbajack. Continue this process until Pelagius awakens.
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Shoot Pelagius again
To wake up Pelagius, you must shoot him with the Wabbajack. This will trigger a sequence in which a wolf appears; shoot the wolf with the Wabbajack to turn it into a sheep, then shoot Pelagius again. Repeat this process as different enemies appear. "Friendly" characters will also appear, such as a young Pelagius and a Sultry Maiden. These characters do not need to be shot with the Wabbajack.
Continue this process of zapping Pelagius and then the creatures that appear until he wakes up. Don't take too long to zap the creatures after they appear, or you will have to start over. The order in which the creatures or enemies appear is as follows: a wolf (which turns into a goat), a bandit chief (which turns into a younger version of Pelagius), a hagraven (which turns into one of Pelagius' sultry maidens), and a flame atronach (which turns into a bonfire).
After all of the terrors have been converted, everyone will gather around the bonfire, and Sheogorath will communicate with you and ask you to progress to the next area.
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Repeat this process
To wake up Pelagius, you must repeat the process of zapping him and the creatures that appear with the Wabbajack until he wakes up. Start by firing the Wabbajack at Pelagius the Tormented to initiate the sequence. Next, use the Wabbajack on each terror as they arrive. After successfully attacking each terror, they will transform into something harmless. Refrain from attacking these innocuous creatures and instead, turn your attention back to Pelagius, zapping him again to summon the next terror.
Continue this cycle of zapping Pelagius and then the subsequent creatures until he awakens. It is important not to delay too long between the appearances and transformations of the creatures, or else you will be forced to restart the process. The order of creatures that manifest is as follows: a wolf, which you must turn into a goat; a bandit chief, which transforms into a younger version of Pelagius; a hagraven, which becomes one of Pelagius' early-day sultry maidens; and a flame atronach, which turns into a bonfire after being zapped.
During this process, a dragon priest may also emerge, but it is important to note that the Wabbajack has no effect on it, so it should be ignored. Once all the terrors have been converted, the group will gather around the bonfire, and Sheogorath will communicate with you, instructing you to move on to the next area.
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Frequently asked questions
Use the Wabbajack on Pelagius the Tormented to start the sequence, and then use it on each terror in turn as they arrive.
A wolf will appear, which you must shoot and turn into a sheep.
Shoot Pelagius again with the Wabbajack and repeat this process until he wakes up.
You will appear to be wearing a full set of fine clothes with your inventory inaccessible and your abilities removed.
You can either ask one of the maids and tell her that Falk asked you to clean up the area and she will give you the key, or if Falk likes you enough, he will give you the key.
