Oblivion:A Shadow Over Hackdirt

Current Best Route

Quest stages are indicated in parentheses at the end of each step when they are updated. Keep in mind that these optimized steps are within the context of the 100% speedrun route, meaning that certain items and setups are sometimes assumed to have already been performed prior to the start of the quest.

1. Fast Travel to Chorrol South Gate.
2. Walk towards an Argonian named Dar-Ma that is approaching you. You will automatically talk to her.
   • ↳ Yes, I am. Pleased to meet you
3. ...

Bugs

Currently there are no known bugs associated with this quest that affect the 100% route.

Route Logic Considerations

• A couple days after talking to Dar-Ma for the first time, the following quest stages are set.

Script Analysis

No script analysis has been done for this quest.

Quest Stages

A Shadow Over Hackdirt (MS45)

Stage	Finish	setstage Scripts	Journal Entry
1			(Dar-Ma kidnapped!)
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10			I've agreed to look for Dar-Ma, the daughter of Seed-Neeus of Chorrol. I should go to Hackdirt and speak to Etira Moslin, the owner of the village store. Seed-Neeus also suggested I look for Dar-Ma's favorite horse, Blossom -- if I find the horse, Dar-Ma is likely nearby.
20			Vlandhonder Moslin denies knowing anything about Dar-Ma. He says no young Argonian has stayed in his inn recently. His evasive manner leads me to suspect he is lying, however, and I should continue my search of the town for clues to Dar-Ma's whereabouts.
21			Etira Moslin says that Dar-Ma never arrived with the scheduled delivery. She seemed to be hiding something, however, and I should investigate the town further.
30			I have found Dar-Ma's diary in the inn in Hackdirt. I should confront the innkeeper with this evidence and see if he changes his story. (If the player has talked to Vlandhonder Moslin) or I have found Dar-Ma's diary in the inn in Hackdirt. Now that I know Dar-Ma arrived here safely, I should ask the innkeeper if he knows what happened to her. (If the player hasn't talked to Vlandhonder Moslin)
31			I have found Dar-Ma's horse behind Moslin's Dry Goods in Hackdirt, although Etira Moslin already told me she never arrived here. I should confront her with this lie and see how she reacts. (If the player has talked to Etira Moslin) or I have found Dar-Ma's horse behind Moslin's Dry Goods in Hackdirt. I should ask Etira Moslin if she knows what happened to Dar-Ma. (If the player has not talked to Etira Moslin)
35			I've found a trap door that seems to lead to caverns beneath Hackdirt. I should enter these caverns and search for Dar-Ma.
40			Etira Moslin still denies that Dar-Ma ever came to Hackdirt, although it is obvious that Dar-Ma did ... and that she likely never left. I will have to search the town thoroughly for more clues. (If the player has found Dar-Ma's diary) or Etira Moslin still denies that Dar-Ma ever came to Hackdirt. She is obviously lying, but I doubt she will tell me anything useful. I should continue to search the town for clues. (If the player hasn't found the diary)
41			Vlanhonder Moslin admits that Dar-Ma arrived in Hackdirt, but still denies knowing anything about her disappearance. I am now sure that foul play was involved, and will continue my search of the town for any sign of her.
50			Jiv Hiriel, one of the Hackdirt villagers, seems to know something about Dar-Ma. He was afraid to talk openly, but asked me to meet him in his house tonight after dark.
55			Jiv Hiriel told me that Dar-Ma is being held in caverns beneath the town, apparently for some kind of ritual sacrifice. He gave me a key that will open the trapdoors in any of the houses. The villagers gather for worship in the caverns every night, so that will be the best time to slip into the caverns unnoticed and rescue Dar-Ma. then Jiv Hiriel suggested that the trapdoor in Moslin's Inn offers the best way into the caverns, as it is nearest where Dar-Ma is being held prisoner. I should sneak into the caverns and try to find her.
60			I have found Dar-Ma held captive in caves beneath Hackdirt. Now to free her and escape.
61			I have found a young Argonian named Dar-Ma held captive in caves beneath Hackdirt. She has asked me to help her escape.
80			I have freed Dar-Ma from the clutches of the foul creatures that infest Hackdirt. Now to escape and deliver her safely back to Seed-Neeus in Chorrol. (If the player heard about the kidnap from Seed-Neeus) or I have agreed to help Dar-Ma escape. She asked me to carry word to her mother, Seed-Neeus of Chorrol, if she does not survive the attempt. (If the player simply stumbled across Dar-Ma)
90			Dar-Ma has perished. I should at least inform Seed-Neeus of the bad news.
100	✔		I delivered the news of Dar-Ma's death. Seed-Neeus was devastated, but thanked me for my brave attempt to save her daughter. (If Dar-Ma died during the escape attempt) or Seed-Neeus was overjoyed to see her daughter again. They both thanked me profusely and swore their eternal gratitude, and Seed-Neeus gave me free Mercantile training. (If Dar-Ma survives)