Following a Lead in Oblivion Remastered: Full Guide ~ Haplo Gaming Cook

Uncovering Secrets: Following a Lead Quest in Oblivion Remastered

When you dive into the Dark Brotherhood questline in Oblivion Remastered, things start to get intense during the "Following a Lead" mission. If you're unsure what to do next, this guide has your back.

Getting the Initial Information

It all kicks off when you confront a nervous NPC. They quickly admit they didn’t mean any harm. Apparently, a mysterious robed man convinced them to stash some suspicious items in a barrel near the lighthouse.

The person claims they never saw the robed man's face clearly.
The shady figure approached them yesterday outside the lighthouse.
They mention the man was planning to leave Anvil and had been living in the lighthouse’s cellar for a while.
A terrible stench comes from the cellar door, hinting something gruesome happened down there.

Tip: If you need more details, you’re pointed toward Ulfgar Fog-Eye, the lighthouse keeper. He likely rented the cellar to the robed man and holds the key you'll need.

Finding Ulfgar and Getting the Cellar Key

When you find Ulfgar, he’s naturally suspicious. He demands a reason before handing over the key. If you mention the Dark Brotherhood, though, his tone quickly changes.

Ulfgar doesn't hesitate to give you the key once he knows your connection.
He warns you not to blame him for anything strange down there.
Apparently, he regrets ever renting out that space, hearing both screams and catching horrible smells.

Reminder: Don’t worry about the guards. Ulfgar won’t report you — he just wants the nightmare to end.

Confronting the Dark Brotherhood’s Betrayal

Upon entering the cellar, you encounter Arquen, a speaker of the Black Hand. The situation takes a big turn:

Lucien Lachance has been dealt with.
You’re no longer considered a puppet.
It turns out, Lucien was orchestrating chaos within the Brotherhood, manipulating you for revenge.

Major Update: You’re promoted to Speaker for the Black Hand, taking Lucien’s former position.

State of the Dark Brotherhood

The Dark Brotherhood is in rough shape:

Only five members of the Black Hand remain — including you.
The Listener, the Brotherhood’s guiding voice, was killed.
There’s no successor either, making leadership uncertain.

To stabilize the Brotherhood, an ancient ritual must be performed: awakening the Night Mother.

Preparing for the Nightmother’s Ritual

The next mission phase involves waking the Night Mother to seek her wisdom. Here's how you prepare:

Speak to Arquen between midnight and 3:00 a.m. about the Night Mother.
Be ready for a journey into a darkness few have ever imagined.
Only by performing the ritual can the Dark Brotherhood survive.

Pro Tip: Once you're ready, Arquen leads you straight to the Night Mother's resting place. This is one of the most atmospheric and critical parts of the Oblivion Remastered Dark Brotherhood questline.

Key Takeaways for "Following a Lead"

Talk to the lighthouse contact to learn about the robed man.
Find Ulfgar Fog-Eye and get the key to the cellar.
Understand your real role and the Brotherhood’s betrayal.
Prepare to awaken the Night Mother and guide the Brotherhood forward.

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