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The Skingrad Recommendation quest is one of the easier tasks for the Mage’s Guild in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, along with its Remaster. In this quest, you’ll engage in some undead combat within a cave, all to rescue a rather troublesome mage who has gotten himself into a tricky situation.
Getting through this quest should take around 15 minutes or less if you navigate the enemies effectively. This guide covers everything you need to know.
Starting the Skingrad Recommendation
If you’ve joined the Mage’s Guild at any of its locations, make your way to Skingrad, located to the southwest of the Imperial City. Speak to Adrienne Berene, the head of the local chapter.
She’ll explain that she’s been experiencing issues with a mage named Erthor and wants him back at the Guildhall as soon as possible. However, she doesn’t know where he is and suggests you ask around.
Locating Erthor
Talk to either Sulinus Vassinus or Vigge the Cautious to find out that Erthor is likely holed up in Bleak Flats Cave. Unfortunately, neither of them can give you the exact location.
Next, speak with Druja the Argonian to pin the cave’s location on your map. It’s not far—only a couple hundred meters northwest of Skingrad. Plus, the cave itself isn’t too challenging to explore.
Clearing Bleak Flats Cave and Rescuing Erthor
Bleak Flats Cave consists of a series of small chambers connected by a large central area. You’ll find Erthor at the far end, but he won’t leave his well-furnished room until you’ve dealt with all the zombies.
Start by taking out a zombie in the first chamber. After that, move through the small passage on the back left.
In the main cavern, you’ll encounter another two zombies. Clear them out, then head to the left side of the cave to find an additional zombie.
Exit this room and cross to the lit passage on the opposite side of the main chamber, where there’s another zombie waiting. Continue through the passage to the right of the small hill, eliminate the zombie in the next room, and keep going down the path lit by candles.
Eventually, you’ll discover Erthor in his nicely decorated chamber. If you’ve wiped out all the zombies, he’ll agree to return with you to the Mage’s Guild. Look for a hallway leading to a false stone wall on the western side of the room.
Inside, you’ll also find a chest containing valuable loot:
- 38 Gold
- A Grand Soul Gem
- A Psychic Motion Tome
- A Strong Potion of Nighteye
After grabbing the loot, pull the lever nearby to clear the way and exit the cave. You can either walk back to Skingrad or use fast travel.
Once you return to Adrienne, let her finish her conversation with Erthor. After they start moving around the Guildhall, talk to her again about the recommendation.
She’ll indicate that she will handle it, which means you’ve completed the Skingrad Recommendation quest.
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