The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Guide
A misty forest in a publisher screenshot of the original Oblivion engine.
PC · 2006 · 6 guides & references
Cheats, locations & unlocks
Key characters
Player character
The Hero of Kvatch
The escaped prisoner becomes involved in the Oblivion Crisis. Race, birthsign and class shape the starting character, while skill use determines later development.
Emperor
Uriel Septim VII
The Emperor meets the prisoner during the tutorial and entrusts the Amulet of Kings to them before the journey into Cyrodiil begins.
Main-quest ally
Martin Septim
Martin is a priest found during the crisis at Kvatch. His connection to the Septim line places him at the center of the effort to stop the invasion.
Grandmaster of the Blades
Jauffre
Jauffre receives the Emperor’s message at Weynon Priory and helps organize the effort to protect Martin and recover what the main quest requires.
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