Vermina's quest is one of the quest where the dev's creativity really shines. Every part of the dungeon is so uniquely terrifying. I know people give Oblivion hard time for it's dungeons, but that one guy who worked on all the dungeons did a good job here.
I think that Oblivion has such dark, eerie, and foreboding dungeons, they're often tight, dusty corridors winding through the underground They're definitely the most atmospheric, and whether there are enemies or not, living or reanimated, they all feel dead and desolate, none of them are inviting, and some are confusing or quite dangerous I think they're some of the best dungeon designs in any game
Two things never fail to amuse me in TES: - The fact that mortals keep stealing stuff from Daedric Princes. - _The fact that mortals CAN steal from Daedric Princes to begin with. Their security arrangements kinda suck for such mighty "gods"._ Of course it's also highly likely that the smarter Daedra, especially the Princes, allow mortals to "steal" things from them to trick them, corrupt them and claim their souls.
Tbf the deadra have limited influence in the material world and characters in lore are pretty damn powerful themselves, the player in Skyrim is considered nearly as powerful as clavicus vile this is even without knowing any dragon shouts and at the lowest level you can do the quest
I've said it before, and I'll say it to anyone who will listen: from the perspective of the Daedra, the mortals are the equivalent of the fae creatures. Otherworldly madness with rules that are hard to grasp (and ever shifting), motivations that don't make any sense, and audacity will over-ride all else in 1/10 of your encounters with them.
Daedric princes are like people who bait porch pirates with Amazon packages. Some want to prank you with a glitter bomb or something, while others are waiting with a shotgun on the other side of the door
Arkved's Tower is such a morbid and fascinating location to explore. It really gets one thinking what used to be part of the tower, and what was distorted by the nightmares of Vaermina seeping into the physical world. Oblivion always was amazing at world-building, and your latest video is yet another fantastic example of engaging story-telling, Dash.
I suffered from night terrors for years, so I find Vaermina kindasorta interesting. In fact. my favorite follower in Skyrim is Erandur, former priest of Vaermina, now priest of Mara. I love these games!
I never knew about the purpose of those necromancer coffins! Though I have seen them lighted up from the sky before, but I didn't know what was it supposed to mean. Arkved's tower is a very curious place for sure. One of my most favorite areas in Oblivion probably and Skull of Corruption is a fun staff to have.
Your storytelling videos are just so great ! But there is one thing you forgot to tell, in Arkved's Chamber, you forget to mention that there is two scrambled pieces of paper who reads in the first one : The horror... the horror... ; and the second one : "I shall lie here in the dark waiting for death." which is a direct reference to the novel Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad which was the main inspiration for the war movie Apocalypse Now ;)
I've been playing Oblivion since it's release and i didn't know you could create black soulgems yourself. Thanks again for the attention to detail and narrative quality of your videos. Guess it's time to begin a necromancer playthrough.
Awesome video! I never noticed the dining table and chairs being on the ceiling. So amazing how after so many years of playing Oblivion there is still some things I have not noticed.
This quest really reminds me of Diablo I. A hellish landscape rent from the mind of a dreamer, that starts to invade the land itself? Arkved's letter is like something straight out of the books you read in the labyrinth.
Ah yes my favorite person to upload first thing in the morning :) your voice is very relaxing, which makes it easy to get ready in the morning while watching your videos
this was always my fave quest, I didn’t know what to expect so I prepared for anything (foe-wise) and was still greatly surprised, truly it was like walking into a dream/nightmare. The craziest part was that on my first play-through I opened the door to Arkved’s room at the end and he was STANDING on his bed eyes closed. I just about screamed. I wasn’t aware it was a glitch either, I thought it was scripted. I was so freaked out. Yeah, this game will always be my all-time fave hands down
It’s always great to see your oblivion lore videos keep up the good story telling! Just wondered if you had a list of the mods that you use for Oblivion?
of all the daedric missions in oblivion, I've always liked Vermina's the best. it was the most intricate of them all, and the best detailed. its homage to Alice in wonderland was always a really cool comparison. I almost wish this mission was part of the shivering isles instead or somehow, due to its relation of what Alice goes through before officially getting to wonderland. by the way, what mod do you use for the arrow-shot view? i have the FPV mod that shows the body (really cool) but i cant for the life of me, find the mod for the arrow view.
one of the corpses in arkveds retreat had something of value on it. only someone who enhances their speed attribute would be able to get it. its a hassle for an uncommon item...
I have theory the nightmares we see in tower aren't from mages but their are ours. I always think hero of kvatch has ptst for all adventures they must to face, oblivion gate /dungeon aren't no joke and our hero must face them no stop. No surprises we end like a crazy god
I have noticed an order. So far the quests have gone in order of the level required to activate the quest. All the quests so far have required a very low level to activate, this one being level 5. Could be wrong about that though.
Edit: it is actually the last on his list. He's posted a (hopefull) timeline of what the next set of videos are going to be. Shivering Isles are definitely on the list. Can't remember if it's after the Daedra quests or before the main quest (which is last).
Your voice and mannerisms seem a bit tired here. Please don’t rush the uploads! I know with the baby you and your wife are probably tired AF do not let that bleed into the work mate! Your voice between this and the last daedric shine video seem very different. Cheers
Vermina's quest is one of the quest where the dev's creativity really shines. Every part of the dungeon is so uniquely terrifying. I know people give Oblivion hard time for it's dungeons, but that one guy who worked on all the dungeons did a good job here.
Agreed, When done effectively you can do some eerie stuff in oblivion's engine.
I think that Oblivion has such dark, eerie, and foreboding dungeons, they're often tight, dusty corridors winding through the underground
They're definitely the most atmospheric, and whether there are enemies or not, living or reanimated, they all feel dead and desolate, none of them are inviting, and some are confusing or quite dangerous
I think they're some of the best dungeon designs in any game
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Two things never fail to amuse me in TES:
- The fact that mortals keep stealing stuff from Daedric Princes.
- _The fact that mortals CAN steal from Daedric Princes to begin with. Their security arrangements kinda suck for such mighty "gods"._
Of course it's also highly likely that the smarter Daedra, especially the Princes, allow mortals to "steal" things from them to trick them, corrupt them and claim their souls.
Shiggy does it for the lulz.
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Aye, it's exactly why he's the best Daedric Prince.
Well that and his sense of style, and *the cheese.*
Tbf the deadra have limited influence in the material world and characters in lore are pretty damn powerful themselves, the player in Skyrim is considered nearly as powerful as clavicus vile this is even without knowing any dragon shouts and at the lowest level you can do the quest
I've said it before, and I'll say it to anyone who will listen: from the perspective of the Daedra, the mortals are the equivalent of the fae creatures. Otherworldly madness with rules that are hard to grasp (and ever shifting), motivations that don't make any sense, and audacity will over-ride all else in 1/10 of your encounters with them.
Daedric princes are like people who bait porch pirates with Amazon packages. Some want to prank you with a glitter bomb or something, while others are waiting with a shotgun on the other side of the door
Arkved's Tower is such a morbid and fascinating location to explore. It really gets one thinking what used to be part of the tower, and what was distorted by the nightmares of Vaermina seeping into the physical world. Oblivion always was amazing at world-building, and your latest video is yet another fantastic example of engaging story-telling, Dash.
Makes me wonder if in his travels we vent to Kadath...
Just a Dash of Dark Lore for my morning tea.
I've played these quests dozens of times, but I still love watching these videos. You do a great job of covering single detail in a very engaging way
I suffered from night terrors for years, so I find Vaermina kindasorta interesting. In fact. my favorite follower in Skyrim is Erandur, former priest of Vaermina, now priest of Mara. I love these games!
I never knew about the purpose of those necromancer coffins! Though I have seen them lighted up from the sky before, but I didn't know what was it supposed to mean.
Arkved's tower is a very curious place for sure. One of my most favorite areas in Oblivion probably and Skull of Corruption is a fun staff to have.
Your storytelling videos are just so great ! But there is one thing you forgot to tell, in Arkved's Chamber, you forget to mention that there is two scrambled pieces of paper who reads in the first one : The horror... the horror... ; and the second one : "I shall lie here in the dark waiting for death." which is a direct reference to the novel Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad which was the main inspiration for the war movie Apocalypse Now ;)
Takes more than an emoticon.
I love these in-depth expiration of one of my favorite games. Oblivion was so much more than a meme you do great work man.😅
I've been playing Oblivion since it's release and i didn't know you could create black soulgems yourself. Thanks again for the attention to detail and narrative quality of your videos.
Guess it's time to begin a necromancer playthrough.
Awesome video! I never noticed the dining table and chairs being on the ceiling. So amazing how after so many years of playing Oblivion there is still some things I have not noticed.
Thank you & yes! There's so much to oblivion
Even passing by Arkved's tower before this quest when adventuring creeps me out because of knowing what its like inside with the quest
This quest really reminds me of Diablo I. A hellish landscape rent from the mind of a dreamer, that starts to invade the land itself? Arkved's letter is like something straight out of the books you read in the labyrinth.
WHAT!? I have like 2000+ hours in Oblivion and can't remember this black soulgem altar thing😱😱😱
loving the new daedra questline coverage it's really neat especially since i really ignored alot of the daedric quest
Same! Even though Oblivion is one of my favourite games, these videos are really showing me a lot of content I missed.
One of your most exciting episodes yet! Cant wait to see how you tackle Mephala :P
Well thank you, Sol! I can't remember Mephalas quest so I feel like I'll be in for a treat
Ah yes my favorite person to upload first thing in the morning :) your voice is very relaxing, which makes it easy to get ready in the morning while watching your videos
this was always my fave quest, I didn’t know what to expect so I prepared for anything (foe-wise) and was still greatly surprised, truly it was like walking into a dream/nightmare. The craziest part was that on my first play-through I opened the door to Arkved’s room at the end and he was STANDING on his bed eyes closed. I just about screamed. I wasn’t aware it was a glitch either, I thought it was scripted. I was so freaked out. Yeah, this game will always be my all-time fave hands down
That would have been freaky!
It’s always great to see your oblivion lore videos keep up the good story telling! Just wondered if you had a list of the mods that you use for Oblivion?
Considering most of my dreams are nightmares I would probably be one of vaermina's chosen since she can clearly not get enough of me.
I know ur giving it ur best but please more content, I am replaying oblivion rn
The oblivion content is absolute crack to me 😂
I love thinking that Mannimarco is buying cosmic space groceries during the other days
This quest was the most nerve wracking to me the first time I accepted it and went to the tower. It was so eerie and dreadful, I really loved it.
I almost didn't watch this video, the thumbnail made me think it was for a different non Oblivion series.
The skull is much better here than in Skyrim
6:00 AM upload here in OKC
Yoooo Oklahoma 1pm in Ireland 🇮🇪 good morning
Hello fellow OKC person :D!
of all the daedric missions in oblivion, I've always liked Vermina's the best. it was the most intricate of them all, and the best detailed.
its homage to Alice in wonderland was always a really cool comparison.
I almost wish this mission was part of the shivering isles instead or somehow, due to its relation of what Alice goes through before officially getting to wonderland.
by the way, what mod do you use for the arrow-shot view? i have the FPV mod that shows the body (really cool) but i cant for the life of me, find the mod for the arrow view.
Ontus’ eyebrows are fluorescent!
Your probably in vaermina's realm cause that bridge had those spikes like the ones you see in dragon's world in the main story
This is a great series of videos and one of my favorite quests given a spotlight.
May I ask what mods you use? Do you have a modlist?
you can get black soul gems from the mages guild the guy you talk too to initially get into it in anvil has 2 in his room
YAY! Lore and Yakuza on the same day? this is awesome xD
Thank you kindly :D
one of the corpses in arkveds retreat had something of value on it. only someone who enhances their speed attribute would be able to get it. its a hassle for an uncommon item...
I have theory the nightmares we see in tower aren't from mages but their are ours. I always think hero of kvatch has ptst for all adventures they must to face, oblivion gate /dungeon aren't no joke and our hero must face them no stop.
No surprises we end like a crazy god
Definitely one of the better daedric quests imo
I'm loving this series so far! are you doing the quests in any particular order?
I have noticed an order. So far the quests have gone in order of the level required to activate the quest. All the quests so far have required a very low level to activate, this one being level 5.
Could be wrong about that though.
This dungeon reminds me of the House of the Undying Ones
Can you please do the shivering Isles DLC as a whole?
Edit: it is actually the last on his list.
He's posted a (hopefull) timeline of what the next set of videos are going to be. Shivering Isles are definitely on the list. Can't remember if it's after the Daedra quests or before the main quest (which is last).
He'll do most of the game eventually. Dont worry.
Oblivion faces will never cease to make me laugh
I really like them, oddly.
What an ending!
Does the staff of corruption work on Mehrunes Dagon?
What happens if you kill Arkved during the quest? Does Vaermina have unique dialogue about it?
No, she doesn't acknowledge it at all 😔
Does it work on sheogorath or Dagon?
It probably does work on Sheo, but watch out
Your voice and mannerisms seem a bit tired here. Please don’t rush the uploads! I know with the baby you and your wife are probably tired AF do not let that bleed into the work mate! Your voice between this and the last daedric shine video seem very different. Cheers
Thanks for the feedback, what do you find different? I actually preferred this read so I am curious
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when you finish covering all the factions, could you combine them all into one SUPERsupercut? 🙏🫣
Does it work on sheogorath or Dagon?