The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

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Release Date: March 20, 2006

Retaking the Fringe

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Talking to Sheogorath results in his happy approval of your newfound status in the realm of the Shivering Isles, but before he can finish applauding you someone bursts through the door. Depending on the last quest, this person will be the Duke/Duchess that you DIDN'T kill. Sheogorath and the political figure have some words, then the aforementioned party defects to the forces of Jyggalag and you're now in charge of helping the leftover forces in defending what's left of the Fringe (the area you spent your first moments in the Isles adventuring).

Fast travel to the fringe and meet up with your new Lieutenant (depending on the previous quest, the defenders are either Seducers or Saints) and get down to business with some chit-chat. The defenders do have a plan, however there isn't much time for it as the next wave of Knights are inbound so you have to decide whether or not you want to set up the tiny amount of troops yourself, or let your Lieutenant do it for you (I personally chose the latter). After the decision is made, the first wave of Knights comes flooding in. Take them on how you want, but a good method (if it's available to you) is to use any 'Heal Other' spell you may have to keep your small amount of troops in good health between waves. After the Knights have been dealt with (be sure to pillage the hearts of fallen Knights, as you'll need them later) you will be relegated to dealing with an odd power source coming from Xeddefen. If you can stop the source, then the Fringe will be saved for now.

Upon arriving at Xeddefen you'll be greeted with a fairly large group of defending Knights and Priests. Deal with them in whatever manner you normally do, snag the key from a priest's dead body and head inside.

This dungeon is very straight forward. You will be dealing with a ton of enemies in here, but the majority of them won't even attack you if you stick to the shadows as they aren't running AT you, but towards the entrance to the fringe as they are looking to pillage/destroy what's left. You can take them out if you wish (I did) as combat is always good for the leveling up purpose, but if you intend on remaining sneaky, then by all means feel free to do so. Before you reach the central area where the Obelisk is (you have been keeping the hearts of fallen Knights, haven't you?), you have a chance to run into Shelden (the Redguard who was the self-proclaimed mayor in Passwall) and he needs your help in escaping this dungeon.

Fair enough. Tell him to stay put while you sneak down to the great obelisk and throw down with the Knights of Order (don't worry if a few Knights run past you, Sheldon can be knocked unconscious, but I've never seen him dead during this mission). Approaching the Obelisk gives you the option to insert a Heart of Order, which will (when done enough times) overpower the Obelisk and destroy it. Unfortunately every time you put in a Heart of Order, more Knights appear...so this isn't going to be a breeze, but it is quite doable. After the Obelisk is destroyed, the entire area starts to crumble and collapse on itself, so go snag Sheldon and haul ass.

Be very careful, as now the entire dungeon is a trap. Falling debris can kill you VERY quickly, so step cautiously and watch your surroundings. You will have to fight off a few remaining Knights, but it's nothing you can't handle as the majority of the time they're injured by falling debris before you get to them (sometimes they are outright killed by it). Continue heading towards the exit, and a gate will slam down separating you from Sheldon. No worries, as Sheldon is completely able of finding his own way out (he will let you know this, trust me) and just head on to the exit yourself. Once outside, head back to your Lieutenant and she will praise your return, even if it is the reason Xeddefen has completely collapsed. Head through the Gate of Madness to enter the realm once more and fast travel to New Sheoth for another chat (and mission opportunity) with Sheogorath.

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