Vampire Cure Quest
Becoming a vampire in Oblivion can offer unique advantages, such as enhanced stats and abilities, but it also comes with sificant drawbacks, including a vulnerability to sunlight and a negative reputation. If you decide to reverse your vampiric condition, a specific questline is available to cure yourself.
The quest to cure vampirism typically begins after you have contracted the disease, Porphyric Hemophilia, and have begun to experience its effects. The first step is usually to seek out a knowledgeable NPC who can guide you. Often, this will involve speaking with a healer or a scholar who specializes in obscure diseases.
The quest generally involves a multi-stage process:
- Seek Information: Find an NPC who can identify your condition and offer a potential cure.
- Gather Ingredients: You will likely need to collect rare and specific alchemical ingredients. A common requirement is the Vampire Dust, which can be obtained from slain vampires.
- Locate a Ritual Site: The cure often requires performing a ritual at a specific, often hidden or sacred, location.
- Perform the Ritual: Follow the NPC's instructions to complete the ritual, which may involve consuming the gathered ingredients or performing specific actions.
A key ingredient often required is Vampire Dust, which can be obtained from defeated vampires. You may need to actively hunt down vampire lairs or encounter them during quests. Other ingredients might include rare alchemical components found throughout Cyrodiil.
The quest giver will provide detailed instructions on where to find the necessary items and what steps to take. Successfully completing the ritual will cure your vampirism, restoring your normal appearance and removing the associated penalties, though you will lose any vampiric benefits.
Remember to save your game before undertaking this quest, as it involves a sificant commitment and can be challenging depending on your character's level and preparation.