Oblivion:Nothing You Can Possess

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. Talk to NPC:
   • ↳ speech option that sets stage (10)
2. Perform action. (✔ 100)

Bugs

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

Route Logic Considerations

There are no significant route logic considerations for this quest.

Script Analysis

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Quest Stages

Nothing You Can Possess (MS22)

Stage	Finish	setstage Scripts	Journal Entry
10			Umbacano has asked me to retrieve a carved panel from an Ayleid site known only as the High Fane in his sources. He has given me a sketch which will help me identify this ruin, as well as one of the carving which he wants. He also gave me a carved stone key which will allow me to enter the central chamber of the High Fane when I find it. then one of Umbacano promised to pay me 500 gold if I retrieved the carved panel from the High Fane for him. (If the player's level is 5 or below) or Umbacano promised to pay me 800 gold if I retrieved the carved panel from the High Fane for him. (If the player's level is 6-8) or Umbacano promised to pay me 1200 gold if I retrieved the carved panel from the High Fane for him. (If the player's level is 9-12) or Umbacano promised to pay me 1600 gold if I retrieved the carved panel from the High Fane for him. (If the player's level is 13-16) or Umbacano promised to pay me 2000 gold if I retrieved the carved panel from the High Fane for him. (If the player's level is 17-20) or Umbacano promised to pay me 2500 gold if I retrieved the carved panel from the High Fane for him. (If the player's level is 21 or above) then either Fortunately, I remembered a book I had read about the High Fane, which identified it as Malada, an Ayleid ruin in the Valus Mountains. I should go to Malada and look for the carved panel that Umbacano wants. (If the player has never been to Malada but has read Cleansing of the Fane) or I need to locate the Ayleid ruin known as the High Fane. Most likely, it is now known by a different name. (If the player has never been to Malada and hasn't read Cleansing of the Fane) or Fortunately, I recognized the drawing as Malada, an Ayleid ruin in the Valus Mountains. I should return to Malada and look for the carved panel that Umbacano wants. (If the player has already visited Malada)
15			In "The Cleansing of the High Fane", the High Fane is identified as the ruin now known as Malada, in the Valus Mountains. I should proceed to Malada and look for the carved panel that Umbacano wants.
20			I have located the ruins of the High Fane, now known as Malada. I need to explore Malada and recover the carved panel that Umbacano wants.
30			I've met a man named Claude Maric, who claims to be another treasure hunter hired by Umbacano. He promised to tell me more over drinks at the Tiber Septim Hotel across the street from Umbacano's house.
33			Claude Maric seems to know where the High Fane is located. Perhaps I can persuade him to tell me what he knows.
35			Claude Maric says that Umbacano has also hired him to retrieve the carving from the High Fane, which Maric identified as Malada in the Valus Mountains. Maric warned me that Malada is very dangerous, and advised that I read "The Cleansing of the Fane" before I go.
40			I met a Khajiit named S'razirr in the wilderness near Malada. He admitted that he is working for Claude Maric. He agreed to help me against Maric in return for half of my reward. (If the player agreed to pay half) or I met a Khajiit named S'razirr in the wilderness near Malada. He admitted that he is working for Claude Maric. He agreed to help me against Maric in return for one quarter of my reward. (If the player haggled S'razirr down even further)
44			(Screw S'razirr out of his money)
45			I met S'razirr at the Tiber Septim Hotel and paid him for his help at Malada.
50			I have found the carving that Umbacano wants. I need to get out of the ruins and return to the Imperial City to deliver it.
54			I was ambushed by Claude Maric outside of Malada. I must escape and return the carving to Umbacano in the Imperial City.
55			I was ambushed by Claude Maric outside of Malada, but I refused to hand over the Ayleid carving. I must escape and return the carving to Umbacano in the Imperial City.
60			(Player fights Maric)
70			I was ambushed by Claude Maric outside of Malada. He forced me to hand over the Ayleid carving. I should return to the Imperial City and find out how much Umbacano knew about this.
72			(Player fights Maric after giving up carving)
75			(Maric attempts to surrender)
76			I took back the carving from Claude Maric. Now to deliver it to Umbacano.
80			Umbacano thanked me for attempting to recover the carving, but has already paid Claude Maric for completing the task.
90			Umbacano thanked me for delivering the carving, and paid me the promised reward for it in gold. then either I promised to pay S'razirr one quarter of my reward for his help. I should meet him at the Tiber Septim Hotel ... if I intend to keep my side of our bargain. (If the player owes S'razirr 1/4 of the reward) or I promised to pay S'razirr half my reward for his help. I should meet him at the Tiber Septim Hotel ... if I intend to keep my side of our bargain. (If the player owes S'razirr 1/2 of the reward)
100	✔