5: Stendarr's Mercy

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Guide - Knights of the Nine

5: Stendarr's Mercy

Set 'Stendarr's Mercy' as your active quest, and an arrow will point you to the Chapel of Stendarr in Chorrol. Fast travel to Chorrol, and follow the arrow on your compass to the chapel. Inside you'll find the Gauntlets of the Crusader, though they are too heavy to lift. Look for a High Elf named Areldur, who should be somewhere in the chapel.

Ask Areldur about the Gauntlets of the Crusader to learn of a man named Kellen, who is a descendant of Sir Casimir. Kellen resides in the Chapel Hall; follow the arrow on your compass to reach him. After a short chat with Kellen, return to Areldur and speak to him once more. He explains that the only way to relieve Kellen of the curse is for someone else to take the burden.

Accept Kellen's curse to take the Gauntlets of the Crusader into your inventory.

After speaking to Areldur, return to Kellen and tell him what you have learned. Then, head back upstairs and approach the Altar of the Nine in the middle of the chapel. Activate the altar, and you will be granted the ability to relieve Kellen of the curse. Return to Kellen and select the Lay Hands spell, which falls under the Lesser Power section of your character's spell book. Cast Lay Hands on Kellen to lift the curse. You now have the curse, but are also able to take the Gauntlets of the Crusader into your inventory.

Claiming the Gauntlets of the Crusader.