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The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered's Scarlet Cave: Is It Worth Killing the Prisoner?

How to get unique Daedric armor at the beginning of the game.

Hero and horse in Cataclysm armor

The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered The Scarlet Cave quest continues the story of the search for the Mythic Dawn, following the trail left in the form of notes. Having solved all the riddles and gained the trust of the undercover agent, go to the place indicated by the Dunmer, where everything is already prepared for the initiation ceremony for the recruits.

Prince of Destruction Mehrunes Dagon, like other Daedra, is ready to reward a mortal who has distinguished himself before him. How exactly to win the favor of the deity and whether to succumb to the manipulations of the cultists will have to be chosen independently. In the guide we will tell you how to find the lair and whether it is worth killing the prisoner to receive rewards.

How to Start the Scarlet Cave Quest in Oblivion Remastered

Start of the quest Scarlet Cave

The Crimson Cave quest is a direct continuation of the "Burning Trail" quest from the Deluxe Edition of the game. After talking to the Dunmer Ronalyn about the Mythic Dawn notes, you will receive the cult robe from her and directions to the Daedra worshipers' hideout.

Walkthrough of the Scarlet Cave quest in Oblivion Remastered

Once you have found out where the Mythic Dawn's lair is and have received their attire, head to Mingo's Cave to meet the Dremora, the Harbinger of Mehrunes. The demonic creature will ask the hero to fulfill the will of its master, for which it will promise a reward.

Go to Mingo Cave

Location of Mingo Cave

The place marked on the map by the Dunmer Ronalyn is in the Nibenay Valley. If it is not yet open, you can quickly get there from the Shrine of Hersine, who had one of the notes from the previous quest.

Once you reach the desired dungeon, equip the Mythic Dawn robe and hood, then go inside.

You don't have to wear the cult robe. In that case, the people inside will be hostile and you'll have to kill them. It won't hurt to complete the quest and get the reward.

Talk to the Harbinger of Mehrunes

Route through the cave

There will be no one inside except the cult . The dungeon itself is small, and it is difficult to get lost in it. Move forward until you reach the room with the table and brazier, then exit it through the northern age.

At the end of the corridor you will see a scene: a cage with a captured imperial over a fire and a couple of cultists with torches nearby. As soon as you get closer, the Dremora will talk to the hero.

The harbinger will offer to fulfill the will of his master and light a fire under the cage with the prisoner.

To kill the guard or not

The game doesn't tell you that there are different ways to complete the task. In fact, you're given a choice: kill the guard to prove your worth in the eyes of Mehrunes Dagon, or do it your way and deal with the cultists.

What happens if you light the Funeral Forest on fire?

Interacting with the fire under the cage

The only way to kill a captured Imperial is to set it on fire fire under the cage. Depending on the translation version, it may be called the Funeral Forest or the Bonfire Forest. After interacting with the firewood, the prisoner will die.

After fulfilling the Daedra's will, approach the "Harbinger" and ask for a reward. The Dremora will teach the hero a spell that allows him to be summoned at any time.

What happens if you kill the Mythic Dawn guards

Fight with cultists

If you don't want to kill an innocent prisoner, attack the cult . You don't have to kill everyone in the cave, just deal with those standing by the cage. The Harbinger of Mehrunes won't participate in the fight.

Once the quest is updated, the Dremora. The demon will be pleased in this case as well, since wreaking havoc even among minions is the lot of the Prince of Destruction. In this case, the summoning spell will also be issued.

Summon Harbinger Mehrunes

Spell Summon Harbinger Mehrunes

To continue the quest and receive the reward, you must summon the Harbinger of Mehrunes. Equip the received spell. It is in the magic menu, in the "On yourself" tab.

Choosing a reward from the Harbinger

After using magic, a Dremora will appear and automatically talk to the hero. It is needed only to give out well-deserved equipment. In a conversation with it, you can choose a specific item or take everything at once.

Awards

Cataclysm Armor Set

You can ask the Harbinger of Mehrunes for:

  • Light or heavy set of Cataclysm armor.
  • Any type of Cataclysm weapon (dagger, long and short swords, one-handed and two-handed battle axe, war hammer, mace, claymore, bow).

The higher the protagonist's level, the stronger the equipment will be. In of its characteristics, after level 25, this equipment will be comparable to glass and daedric.

Where to find Snack Gra-Bura

In addition to weapons and armor for the hero, the Daedra awarded a set of horse armorTo equip them, head to the Bay Horses stable at the western gate of the Imperial City.

Find Snack gra-Bura inside the shack and ask her equip a horse with Cataclysm armorThis action will cost 500 gold.

If at this stage of the game the hero does not have a horse, the orc woman will give away an old nag for free and equip it.

We hope this guide helped you complete the Scarlet Cave quest and find out whether it's worth killing the prisoner in Obvilion Remastered. Share your experience of completing it in comments and write if you encountered any difficulties or bugs during the process that prevented you from completing the task.

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