At level 10, Durak will directly approach the Dragonborn and suggest that they join Dawnguard. This will steer the Dragonborn in the direction of Fort Dawnguard and the add-on will begin. The first quest can be started by listening for rumors or asking Hold Guards about a group of vampire hunters who are recruiting. Twelve are featured in the main quest, with several optional side quests.
In total, there are twenty-two quests featured in the add-on. Quests are tasks set for the Dragonborn to perform in The Elder Scrolls V: Dawnguard. A player-generated character, overlooking a precipice, adorned in Dawnguard Armor.