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  • Completing the Imperial City Waterfront Guards in Oblivion Remastered

    Completing the Imperial City Waterfront Guards in Oblivion Remastered

    After joining the Thieves Guild in Oblivion Remastered, you’ll discover a wealth of new opportunities. Once you’ve completed some initial tasks for the guild, you’ll be given more significant missions, including one called Misdirection. This quest aims to shift the Imperial Watch’s focus away from the Waterfront District to relieve some pressure on the guild.

    The Misdirection quest involves a series of simultaneous high-stakes heists, designed to stretch the Imperial City Watch’s resources thin. Your first step is to locate Methredhel, who will help coordinate these efforts.

    How to Begin Misdirection

    To start Misdirection, you need to have sold at least 300 gold worth of stolen goods, completed Ahdarji’s Heirloom, and been promoted to the rank of Prowler. Only then can you accept this exciting quest from S’krivva, which will help you regain control of the Imperial Waterfront District for the Thieves Guild.

    How to Clear Out the Imperial City Waterfront District

    Your next goal is to find Methredhel in the Imperial City. Head to any neighborhood and speak with the beggars to get clues about her whereabouts.

    You’ll discover that Methredhel is hiding at Dynari Amnis’ house in the Talos Plaza District, so make your way there.

    Talk to Methredhel to hear her plan for staging prominent thefts that will pressure Lex into action. Your mission includes stealing Hrormir’s Icestaff from the Arcane University.

    Stealing Hrormir’s Icestaff

    Hrormir’s Icestaff is located in the Arch-Mage’s room, where he sleeps from 1:00 am to 7:00 am. Methredhel will also provide you with a note to place in his nightstand.

    Enter the Arcane University and use the teleporters to access the Arch-Mage’s room. Sneak into the Arch-Mage’s Quarters to grab the Icestaff from the foot of his bed, and remember to put the note in the nightstand.

    If you’re already a top member of the Mages Guild or the Arch-Mage, this part will be a breeze since you’ll essentially be stealing from yourself.

    Once you’ve done that, return the staff to Methredhel to receive your next task: spying on Hieronymus Lex until the siege on the Waterfront is lifted.

    Spy on Lex & Return the Staff

    Head back to the Imperial City Waterfront and locate Lex near the shacks, where your house might be located if you bought it in this district.

    As you approach, you will be unable to move and will witness a Dremora delivering a note to Hieronymus Lex, commanding him and his men to vacate the Waterfront District.

    Be sure to pick up the note from the ground and bring it back to Methredhel in the Talos Plaza District.

    With the siege over, your final task is to return Hrormir’s Icestaff to the Mages Guild by placing it in Ontus Vanin’s safe.

    Go to Ontus Vanin’s home on the other side of the Talos Plaza District, break in by picking the hard lock on the front door, and then the average lock leading to his quarters.

    Put the Icestaff in Ontus Vanin’s chest in his room, and your task will be complete.

    What Rewards Do You Receive from Misdirection?

    Return to S’krivva in Bravil to claim your rewards:

    • 300 gold
    • Your new rank: Cat Burglar
    • Access to Luciana Galena, the fence in Bravil

    With Misdirection behind you, you’re set to tackle the next quest in the Thieves Guild, Lost Histories.

  • Completing the Waterfront Tax Refund in Oblivion Remastered

    Completing the Waterfront Tax Refund in Oblivion Remastered

    If you’ve just become a member of the Thieves Guild and want to impress the Gray Fox in Oblivion Remastered, your first stop should be the Waterfront to chat with Armand Christophe. Keep in mind, even the most eager thieves need to prove their worth; you’ll need to sell at least 50 gold worth of stolen items before you can start the “Untaxing the Poor” quest.

    The “Untaxing the Poor” mission is your introduction to special tasks within the Thieves Guild, and it’ll set you on the path to becoming a master thief. Armand Christophe will guide you through this quest and inform you of the location of the Waterfront Tax Records.

    How to Begin Untaxing the Poor

    After selling 50 gold worth of stolen goods and discussing it with Armand Christophe, you’ll kick off the Untaxing the Poor quest.

    Armand will tell you that Hieronymus Lex, the leader of the Imperial City guard, has been overtaxing the city’s poor, taking advantage of their situation.

    Your task? Sneak into the South Watch Tower and steal back the tax records and money that Lex has collected.

    A Chameleon effect or full invisibility paired with a high Sneak skill can greatly simplify this quest.

    You can purchase the Spectre Ring at Red Diamond Jewelry in the Imperial City Market District for a 25% Chameleon effect, or obtain the Ring of Khajiti for 35% from the Meridia Daedric quest.

    Make sure to grab some lockpicks from Armand before you set off; you’ll definitely need them.

    How to Steal the Waterfront Tax Records

    Make your way to the Imperial City, either through the Temple or the Arboretum, as both have access to the South Tower.

    Try to enter under the cover of night; most guards will be asleep by 2:00 or 3:00 AM, making it easier to sneak around.

    Once inside the South Watch Tower, take a look around. If there are any active guards, wait until they’ve left the area before proceeding.

    If you have a Chameleon item or spell, this is the moment to use it.

    This first area is public, so you don’t have to worry about trespassing. However, the Barracks are off-limits to civilians, so avoid getting caught trying to enter while guards are present.

    When the guards have cleared out in the dead of night, sneak over to the ladder and head up into the Barracks.

    If any guards are awake in the first Barracks, leave immediately (unless you can stay hidden) or reload a save if you’re detected.

    As soon as you enter the first Barracks room, turn left and find another ladder that goes further up to the next room.

    You’ll then encounter one more ladder leading to the South Watch Captain’s Quarters, which has an average lock that you’ll need to pick.

    Once you unlock the door, head into Lex’s Quarters. Immediately turn right to unlock the hard lock on the desk and grab the Waterfront Tax Records along with some additional gold.

    With the records secured, quickly make your way down the series of ladders and return to the Imperial City Waterfront.

    If you hurry, you can complete the entire quest within the same in-game night, though your timing will be tight.

    What Rewards Do You Receive from Untaxing the Poor?

    After successfully completing the quest, return to Armand Christophe to claim your rewards:

    • The small amount of gold you collected from Lex’s desk (which varies based on your luck and level)
    • A promotion to the rank of Footpad within the Thieves Guild

    With these rewards, you’re all set to continue selling stolen goods until you’re prepared for the next Thieves Guild adventure, “The Elven Maiden.”