How Do I Wake Pelagius Up In Skyrim

Ever stumble into a situation in Skyrim where things get wonderfully weird? Getting Pelagius the Mad back to the land of the conscious is definitely one of those moments.

Entering the Mind of Madness

First, head to Solitude. Keep an eye out for a slightly unhinged-looking man named Dervenin. He's usually wandering near the Blue Palace with a request that's anything but ordinary.

He needs you to convince his master to come home. His master is none other than the Daedric Prince Sheogorath, the Lord of Madness.

The catch? Sheogorath is chilling inside the mind of the long-dead Emperor, Pelagius Septim III. You're about to dive headfirst into a mental landscape where logic takes a permanent vacation.

The Wabbajack's Your Key

To accomplish this bizarre task, Sheogorath gives you the Wabbajack. This staff is the ultimate wildcard. It can turn enemies into sweetrolls, chickens, or even piles of gold.

It's basically the Swiss Army knife of chaos, and it’s your ticket to rearranging Pelagius's mental furniture. Get ready to use it to bring Pelagius out of his mental slumber.

Dealing With Night Terrors

You’ll find yourself in a bizarre arena with Pelagius lounging (or rather, convulsing) on a throne. Around him, you'll see aspects of his tormented psyche made manifest.

These take the form of his Confidence and his Anger. They're locked in a bizarre dance of dominance and submission, fueled by Pelagius's own internal conflicts.

This is where the Wabbajack really comes into its own. You'll need to use it to manipulate these manifestations, turning them against each other and finding a balance (of sorts).

A Comedy of Errors

Trying to figure out the correct Wabbajack zap sequence is part of the fun. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution here. Experimenting is encouraged.

Watch Pelagius's reactions closely. His mumbling and fidgeting are your clues. It's a bit like being a particularly eccentric psychiatrist using magic to untangle a very, very messed-up brain.

Imagine turning Pelagius’s Confidence into a sheep, then using that sheep to bolster his Anger. Or shrinking his Anger to the size of a small rodent.

Finding the Balance (Or Not)

The goal isn't necessarily to *fix* Pelagius. Let's be honest, some things are beyond repair. Instead, the task is to bring a temporary state of equilibrium. A moment of peace within the chaos.

Eventually, through your Wabbajack-fueled antics, Sheogorath will deem your work satisfactory. Pelagius will stir and, well, probably still be a bit mad. But at least he's awake, in a manner of speaking.

The Wabbajack's chaotic effects are never truly predictable. Each playthrough is a slightly different experience. Embrace the absurdity.

A Gift From the Madgod

Upon successfully navigating Pelagius's mind and fulfilling Sheogorath's request, you’ll receive the Wabbajack as a permanent gift. A token of madness to carry with you on your adventures.

You can now transform any foe into a clucking chicken or an exploding mudcrab. It's the perfect tool for dealing with those pesky dragons, right?

So, next time you're looking for a bit of whimsical chaos in your Skyrim playthrough, take a trip to Solitude and dive into the mind of Pelagius the Mad. Just remember to bring your Wabbajack.