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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Hints

Fort Carmala

  • 1 of 7: This fort is at location 29 on the Great Forest map.
  • 2 of 7: WARNING: This is a vampire lair, so you might want to bring along some Cure Disease potions or scrolls in case you're infected.
  • 3 of 7: Inside, go forward and open the big doors near the dead treasure hunter.
  • 4 of 7: Head NE until you come to the big path split just past the dart-spitting traps.
  • 5 of 7: Head SE and wind around a bit until you come to a regular-sized wooden door.
  • 6 of 7: Go through it and kill the vampire patriarch in the room beyond.
  • 7 of 7: Then check the floor to the left of the big lootable coffin to find the wooden chest with the Shadowbanish Wine in it.