Stuck in Irkngthand

[dryadsdad]

I can't open a gate here. It's the kind of gate where spears fall into the ground to let someone pass. The Wiki doesn't mention it as if I could walk through. I'm a Nightingale to give context. Facing the gate there are two falmer tents left and right. There's a pen with a few skeevers in it to the right. We had to deal with some falmers but that's over.

Up above there are raised areas left and right that end at a lever at each. There's an unlocked Dwemer chest at the right lever. I pull the levers, the gears near the gate spin, lights next to the gate light but the spears don't retract into the ground.

Have I hit yet another glitch? The Illusion spell showing the way forward says it passes through this gate.

[hawklaser]

Just glanced at the wiki for that area, and I think I see where it's referencing where you are stuck.

Are you pulling the levers in quick succession? The wiki does mention that there is a short window of time that have to pull both levers within.

[Nabinkemper]

There is a timer related to both levers. These can be used in no particular order. You will just need to cross the room in a timely manner.

[Docsprock]

Yes, they are timed switches. Pull one lever then sprint around to the other one and pull it. Don't pause or stumble, just run.

[dryadsdad]

Thanks people. I didn't do the sprint not considering that may be it. AFAIK, there's no indication within the game that speed is an issue. I'll give it a try now. Again thanks.

[dryadsdad]

That solved it after all. Again, thanks for the help.