Don’t Rush This Oblivion Remastered Questline—Unlock Incredible Rewards Like the Honorblade and More!
In The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, the side quests Separated at Birth, Legacy Lost, and Sins of the Father form a gripping narrative arc set in Chorrol. These quests weave a story of family, betrayal, and redemption while offering some of the game’s most powerful items, including the Honorblade of Chorrol, the Escutcheon of Chorrol, and the Raiment of the Crimson Scar from Deepscorn Hollow. This guide explores the quests, emphasizes the importance of timing your completion, and details the unique rewards that make this questline unmissable.
The Questline: The Jemane Family Saga
Separated at Birth
The journey starts with Separated at Birth, where you meet Reynald Jemane at The Grey Mare Inn in Chorrol. Mistaking you for someone else, Reynald’s confusion leads you to investigate his brother, Guilbert, in Cheydinhal at the Newlands Inn. Guilbert reveals the brothers were separated after their family estate, Weatherleah, was lost to tragedy. Your task is to reunite them by escorting Guilbert back to Chorrol. Once the brothers reconnect, the quest wraps up, granting a small fame boost and increased disposition with the Jemanes.
Legacy Lost
In Legacy Lost, the reunited brothers ask you to reclaim Weatherleah, located south of Chorrol. The estate is overrun by three ogres, which you must defeat to secure the property. Ogres are tough, so come prepared with strong weapons or spells. After clearing the area, return to Chorrol to escort the brothers to their restored home. This quest deepens your connection to the Jemane family, rewarding you with another fame point and setting up the final chapter.
Sins of the Father
Two in-game days after Legacy Lost, Sins of the Father begins when Fathis Ules, a Dunmer thief, approaches you in Chorrol. He reveals that the Jemane brothers’ father, Albert, was a thief who stole the Honorblade of Chorrol, a valuable longsword. Fathis tasks you with retrieving it from Redguard Valley Cave, a dungeon filled with ogres. Defeat the Ogre Chieftain to claim the Honorblade, a weightless one-handed longsword with 23 base damage, rivaling Daedric weapons. You then face a choice: keep the blade, sell it to Fathis for 1,500 gold, or return it to Laythe Wavrick at Castle Chorrol.
The Honorblade and Escutcheon: Timing Is Everything
The Honorblade of Chorrol is a game-changer, especially early on. Its high damage, weightless design, and ability to harm ethereal enemies like ghosts make it a versatile weapon. However, returning it to Laythe Wavrick at Castle Chorrol yields the Escutcheon of Chorrol, a heavy shield with a Reflect Damage enchantment. The shield’s stats scale with your level, offering up to 22.5 armor rating and 35% Reflect Damage at level 25 or higher. This makes it one of the game’s best shields, reflecting significant damage back to attackers, even when not blocking.
Key Tip: Don’t complete Sins of the Father before level 25. Returning the Honorblade early locks you into a weaker Escutcheon. Instead, use the blade’s high damage for other quests, then return it at level 25+ to maximize the shield’s power. If you want both, you can pickpocket the Honorblade from the Countess of Chorrol after returning it, though this requires high Sneak skills. Completing the quest by speaking to the Jemanes also grants four Grand Soul Gems (filled with common souls) and +1 Fame.
Selling the blade to Fathis is the least rewarding option. The 1,500 gold is meager compared to the Escutcheon’s 4,000+ gold value (if sold) or the soul gems. This choice also adds +1 Infamy and lowers your disposition with the Jemanes, who refuse to acknowledge their father’s past.
Deepscorn Hollow: Rewards for the Shadowy
The Vile Lair DLC introduces Deepscorn Hollow, a vampire-friendly hideout southeast of Leyawiin, perfect for assassins or infamous characters. Access it via an underwater entrance, marked after hearing rumors of the Crimson Scar or finding a bloodstained note. Inside, Greywyn’s Journal details the lair’s history as the Crimson Scars’ base, a Dark Brotherhood splinter group. To unlock all features, purchase upgrades from Rowley Eardwulf at the Wawnet Inn, including the Ichor of Sithis.
The highlight is the Raiment of the Crimson Scar, a light armor set in Greywyn’s Armoire after all upgrades. This armor, an enhanced version of the Dark Brotherhood’s Shrouded Armor, boosts Blade, Marksman, and Reflect Damage. Its stats scale, with the best version at level 25+. A bug in Oblivion Remastered may reset the armoire, potentially yielding multiple Raiments, but this deletes other stored items, so use it carefully.
Other Deepscorn rewards include the Crimson Eviscerator, a Daedric dagger in the Unusual Box at the Shrine of Sithis, ideal for stealth builds with high damage and speed. Its enchantments vary, with a 50% chance of the best version at level 15+. Greywyn’s Final Cache near the shrine’s waterfall contains leveled jewelry, often with Reflect Damage or combat boosts, complementing the Raiment for a damage-reflecting build.
Strategic Tips for Maximum Rewards
Delay Completion: Wait until level 25 to return the Honorblade for the best Escutcheon. Use the blade’s damage in the meantime.
Deepscorn Timing: Upgrade Deepscorn Hollow at level 25+ for the optimal Raiment of the Crimson Scar.
Reflect Damage Synergy: Combine the Escutcheon, Raiment, and jewelry for a build that reflects massive damage while dealing lethal blows.
Inventory Management: The Honorblade’s weightless nature is perfect for long dungeon crawls before returning it.
Moral Choice: Returning the blade aligns with a heroic playstyle, while selling it suits a rogue or thief character, though it’s less rewarding.
Why This Questline Shines
The Chorrol questline stands out for its blend of storytelling and strategic rewards. The Jemane brothers’ tale of loss and redemption adds emotional depth, while the Honorblade and Escutcheon offer practical power. Deepscorn Hollow complements this with assassin-friendly gear, making the quests appealing to both warriors and rogues. By timing your completion carefully, you can secure some of Oblivion Remastered’s best equipment, enhancing your journey through Cyrodiil.
Whether you’re a sword-and-shield fighter or a shadowy assassin, these quests deliver. Don’t rush through—savor the story, plan your rewards, and dominate Tamriel with the Honorblade, Escutcheon, and Raiment of the Crimson Scar!
