Capture Odahviing in Skyrim: Step-by-Step Guide

To snag the fiery beast Odahviing in Skyrim, you've got to jump through a few hoops first. We're talking about getting cozy with the Jarl of Whiterun, but that's only on the table after you've wrapped up the Season Unending quest. Now, if you've sent Paarthurnax packing, you'll need to march through the Civil War questline until Whiterun's Jarl agrees to throw in with you.

Once you've got the green light, it's all about knowing the dragon's name – those Words of Power. Get acquainted with the Call Dragon shout, and boom, you're the irresistible bait for Odahviing. Time to jet off to Whiterun and pay a visit to Dragonsreach. The crucial pow-wow with Jarl Balgruuf the Greater is the grand finale of prep. Now, here's the lowdown on nabbing Odahviing:

• Dive into the nitty-gritty of the plan and head up to the fortress's upper digs, a sprawling hall with a colossal window. The brainiacs loyal to Jarl Balgruuf have rigged a trap on the ceiling in this spot, and that's where you'll lure the dragon.
• Trot over to the balcony, toss out a Call Dragon shout, and hang tight for a few beats until the majestic Odahviing makes its grand entrance on the horizon.
• When it swoops in, the dragon's going to play hard to get, soaring close but avoiding a landing. Cue the Dragonrend shout to bring it crashing down to the floor.
• Now, backpedal deeper into the room, luring the dragon in hot pursuit.
• Once Odahviing struts its stuff to the room's center, scamper to the door and make a beeline up the left stairs to the upper tier.
• The grand finale – hit the lever on one of the columns, triggering the trap that pins the dragon down for the count.

At this juncture, Odahviing's escape routes are sealed, and it's feeling more cooperative. Strike a deal – its freedom in exchange for guiding the Dragonborn to Skuldafn, right to Alduin's doorstep. A little dragon-slaying later, wrapping up the quest line earns you Odahviing's respect. Congratulations, you've just earned yourself a faithful dragon ally you can summon at will. All in all, this quest is a bit of a hassle, but the payoff is totally worth the hustle.

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