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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Hints

How can I get those cages raised?

  • 1 of 7: Look around for standard Ayleid-style push blocks.
  • 2 of 7: One of them is right near the door that leads back to Nornal.
  • 3 of 7: It's on the other side of the little wall segment that's on your left as you move from the door into the room.
  • 4 of 7: It'll raise two of the cages, but unfortunately one of them is empty.
  • 5 of 7: As for the block that raises the other two cages, it's on the nearby upper floor.
  • 6 of 7: Once you make it to the upper floor, turn right to find the press block you're after on the floor in the corner.
  • 7 of 7: Use it, then jump over the railing and drop back down to the room below to claim the other two Varla stones.