Septimus Signus is that coot. He lives in an icy underground lair located in the northeastern-most region of Skyrim, almost due north of the Mages College in Winterhold.

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Septimus is a brilliant scholar turned mad after some exposure to an Elder scroll.He lives alone in the harsh northern ice fields and has a distinct fascination with dwemer culture and artifacts.

It's the 24th of Evening Star, Skyrim's version of December. As I stand at the North Pole (Septimus Signus's Outpost, the north-iest point I could find), 7:59 clicks over to 8:00 p.m.