10: Of Secret and Shadow

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Guide - Dark Brotherhood

10: Of Secret and Shadow

Ocheeva is out of contracts, but she does have a letter addressed to you from Lucien Lachance. In his letter, Lucien requests that you travel to his private refuge in the Fort Farragut ruins, which is located just northeast of Cheydinhal. Read the sealed orders to mark Fort Farragut on your map. If you don't have lockpicks, purchase some from M'raaj-Dar before setting out.

This is your last chance to accept the 'Dark Gift' from Vicente. You can, however, find any old vampire and let them attack you until your character has contracted Porphyric Hemophilia, but if you want to complete the 'Darkness Eternal' quest, you'll have to let Vicente bite you. There's also a short side quest associated with Teinaaval; this is your last chance to accept this quest if you haven't already done so. If you wish to pursue this side quest, speak to Teinaaval to have 'The Renegade Shadowscale' added to your quest list.

Meet Lucien Lachance at his sanctum in Fort Farragut to receive your orders.

Once you're ready to leave the Sanctuary, travel to Fort Farragut and enter. Dark Guardians, which are essentially tougher versions of the standard skeleton enemy, patrol the halls inside. If the Dark Guardians prove to be too difficult, you can always just run past them, as Lucien will converse with you regardless. Equip a Torch or use a Nighteye spell or potion, and keep an eye out for traps along the way. Once you have located Lucien, speak to him to be given a special assignment.