Housing & Personalization

Housing & Personalization

Beyond the thrill of adventure and combat, Oblivion offers players the opportunity to establish a home and personalize their living space. Acquiring houses in various cities provides a safe haven, a place to store loot, display trophies, and rest. This section explores how to obtain and customize your homes, adding a layer of personal investment to your journey through Cyrodiil.

In Oblivion, You can purchase houses in most of the major cities. These properties range from modest abodes to grand manors, each offering a unique aesthetic and a varying degree of customization potential. To acquire a house, you typically need to gain favor with the local count or countess and have a sufficient amount of gold. Sometimes, completing specific quests for the city or its inhabitants can unlock the option to purchase property.

Once a house is purchased, it often comes unfurnished. This is where the personalization aspect comes into play. You can visit local merchants, such as general goods stores or specialized furniture shops, to buy various items to decorate your home. These items can include furniture like beds, tables, chairs, chests, and display cases, as well as decorative elements like paintings, rugs, and armor stands.

The benefits of owning a home are numerous:

• Safe Storage: Chests and containers within your home are safe and won't respawn their contents, making them ideal for long-term storage of valuable items.
• Resting: Sleeping in your own bed restores your health, Magicka, and fatigue, and can also provide the 'Rested' bonus, which increases skill gain for a period.
• Displaying Trophies: Many homes come with display cases or weapon racks where you can showcase unique items, Daedric artifacts, or rare armor sets.
• Roleplaying: Owning a home adds a sificant roleplaying element, giving your character a base of operations and a sense of belonging in Cyrodiil.
• Fast Travel Point: Once acquired, your home serves as a fast travel destination.

Some notable player homes include:

Investing in a home is a worthwhile endeavor for any adventurer. It provides a tangible sense of progress and a personal space to call your own in the vast world of Oblivion.