8: The Master's Son

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Guide - Fighter's Guild

8: The Master's Son

Speak to Oreyn in the Chorrol Fighters Guild hall after attaining the Protector rank and select the 'Duties' dialogue option. Viranus Donton, the Guildmaster's son, lacks confidence, so you are to set out on a quest with him to ensure his success. Vilena Donton, mother of Viranus, is quite protective of her son, so you mustn't tell her what you are up to. Viranus' quest is to investigate what has become of Galtus Previa, whose last known location is Nonwyll Cavern northwest of Chorrol.

Make your way over to Vilena Donton's house, which is right across from the Fighters Guild hall. Initiate a conversation with Viranus and select the 'Galtus Previa' dialogue option. When Viranus is onboard, leave the house and make your way to Nonwyll Cavern. Viranus Donton is an 'important' character, denoted by the crown icon that appears when the crosshair hovers over him. This status means that if his health falls to zero, he will not die, but only be knocked unconscious and rendered incapacitated for a short period of time.

Trolls, Ogres, and minotaur will occupy Nonwyll Cavern, depending on your character's level. There are quite a few enemies in the cave, so you'll have to progress slowly to avoid being outnumbered. Like any other NPC, Viranus will simply charge and attack any enemy that catches his eye. His important status is his saving grace, however, so you needn't worry about him dying at this point.

Help Viranus Donton locate Galtus Previa in Nonwyll Cavern.

Move through Nonwyll Cavern and exit to the 'Nonwyll Chamber of the Titans' area. You are sure to encounter Ogres here, regardless of your character's level, so remain cautious. With 'The Master's Son' set as your active quest, the active quest marker on your compass will point to the corpse of Galtus Previa. Upon entering the Chamber of the Titans, remain on the upper level and make your way to the north end of the room. Be ready for a fight as you enter the room that contains the corpse, as you are likely to encounter several enemies there.

A notification will pop-up onscreen when you locate the corpse of Galtus Previa, informing you to return to Oreyn and speak to him. To exit the caver, follow the path along the southwest side of the large room. You will eventually reach a door back out to the Colovian Highlands. Once you're outside, travel back to Chorrol, speak to Oreyn, and tell him of your discovery.