Destruction Ritual Spell

You have mastered Destruction spells, what is next?

Walkthrough
The quest is activated after reaching level 90 in Destruction and then talking to Faralda, the Altmer Destruction trainer at the College of Winterhold. However, the corresponding dialogue with Faralda cannot trigger the quest until the Dragonborn's Destruction skill has reached level 100.

If you ask her


 * "What else is there to be learned about Destruction magic?",

she will give you a book called Power of the Elements.

The first clue
Initially, the book has only one page of text which is a clue in the form of a poem indicating the location of the first of three pedestals on which the book must be placed.



'' Northward, haunted northern coastline

And south, Dwemer live and toil,

A simple place, a shield from draft.

At this stand wield mage's craft

So fierce the sea will boil. ''
 * }

This poem actually indicates the Windward Ruins as the location and that the spell to be cast on the book/pedestal is a fire spell (Flames work well). Once complete, take the book back and read it again. A new page of text will have appeared.

The Second clue


'' Under Greybeards' morning shadow

At this northern watch, long lost

Nirn's hoary Throat does scrape the sky.

Here unleash a chilling cry And gild this stand with frost. ''
 * }

This poem indicates that the next pedestal is located at the foot of the Throat of the World, at North Skybound Watch and that the spell to be cast is a frost spell (Frostbite works well). Once complete, take the book back and read it again. Another page of text will have appeared.

The Third clue


'' Over western river waters,

By Karth bounded, south and north

On mountains sits a humble crown.

Sky's wrath on this stand bring forth

To shake these snowcaps down. ''
 * }

This third clue suggests somewhere not far from Karthwasten; specifically Four Skull Lookout and that the spell to be cast is a lightning spell (Sparks work well). Once again, take the book back and read it. More text will have appeared.

Ritual complete


'' Elemental magic wielded, Elemental thoughts displayed. Havoc wrought as if for sport, Efforts to impress fall short. I'll merely use a blade.

Seeking study, wanting learning, Recklessly aroused my rage! My pupil you would be, or more? Presume not of Shalidor, You feeble, foolish mage!

Quickly dispatched, worthless weakling, Though this tome I gladly claim. A diamond in the rough, I find, Shining gem from feeble mind. Now die, and curse my name! ''
 * }

Reading this last passage grants the spell Fire Storm (no tome required). Thereafter, Faralda will sell the tomes for Blizzard and Lightning Storm.