
The Circle is a sub-faction of the Companions. Finally, once you join the circle you no longer get any benefit from being well rested.īy joining this faction you’ll earn the “Blood Oath” Achievement/Trophy. You can stay in wolf form for at least two and a half minutes - longer if you feed on corpses. However, be careful not to be seen while transforming, as that does count as a serious crime. You’ll also be attacked or feared by anyone who sees you (beware of silver), but any crimes you commit will not count against you once you’ve changed back.

In exchange, you cannot loot, use spells, use items, or talk to anyone. You’ll be able to transform into a werewolf once per day using a power listed as “Beastform.” In werewolf form you have more health, more stamina, more speed, greater strength, and can roar to make enemies flee. You cannot enter the Underforge before taking on the quest involving it. The Underforge, a secret cave accessible through a secret entrance in the rocks near Jarrvaskr. Physical warrior builds and/or members of Team Jacob. As a member, you’ll gain the power to turn into a werewolf yourself. Another important benefit is the eventual introduction to werewolves, and access to a sub-faction of the Companions called “The Circle” (see section below for details).

You’ll also find some decent warrior-related equipment as you complete the main and side quests. Once you’ve joined the Companions, you’ll have access to trainers who can help you level up in most of the warrior skills (archery, one-handed, two-handed, smithing, heavy armor, and block) in exchange for gold. Finish up this quest and the Achievement/Trophy will pop, signifying your initiation.

Engage Vilkas in a training exercise behind Jorrvaskr, making sure to use a physical weapon (or a bound weapon), because Vilkas won’t accept magic. Once you do that, you’ll be given the “Take Up Arms” quest. If you speak to one of these warriors after the fight, they’ll tell you about the Companions and suggest you speak to Kodlak Whitemane in Whiterun.

On your way to Whiterun you’ll encounter a few warriors fighting a giant. The Companions will probably be the first faction you discover. The Companions have set up shop in Jorrvaskr, the large hall found in the eastern part of Whiterun.
