Shadowkey:Tanyin Prisoner Free

Free a hero of Skyrim from jail. Quest Giver: Tanyin Aldwyr at Dragonstar East Location(s): Dragonstar East Prerequisite Quest: Tanyin Mages' Guild Reward: 2500 Experience Points, a Star Tooth

Old Trinket a "vicious felon"?

Quick Walkthrough

1. Talk to Tanyin Aldwyr.
2. Rescue Old Trinket from jail.
3. Return to Tanyin.

Detailed Walkthrough

A Valuable Trinket

After finishing the previous quest talk to Tanyin again. She promises you a Star Tooth if you can release a valuable ally from the city jail.

Jailbreak

The jail is in the middle of the southern area of Dragonstar East, with the entrance on its southern side. There are several guards but none of them bother you. Several Azra villagers are imprisoned in cages in the main area but a series of high-security cells in the northern section of the jail holds just one prisoner, described by the nearest guard as a "vicious felon".

The vicious felon turns out to be Old Trinket, whom you may remember complaining about his lumbago in Azra's Crossing. He will create a diversion while you open the lock on his cell.

Long in the Tooth

Trinket disappears as soon as the door is opened but the guards still won't react to your presence. Return to Tanyin who will congratulate you and hand over the Star Tooth. She also promises you that Old Trinket only seems worthless.

Notes

• If you approach Old Trinket before this quest is active he will vaguely recognize you, but no rescue is possible.