Oblivion:Wilbur

Wilbur (RefID: 0000BC76)
Home City	Anvil
Store	The Count's Arms
Race	Redguard	Gender	Male
Level	5	Class	Publican
RefID	0000BC76	BaseID	0000A27E
Services
Available	24 hrs/day every day
Rents Bed	25 gold
Merchant
Gold	50	Mercantile	Apprentice (30)
Sells	Food
Buys	Ingredients Potions
Other Information
Health	72	Magicka	92
Responsibility	100	Aggression	5
Faction(s)	Anvil Citizen; Anvil -- Count's Arms

Wilbur in his inn

Wilbur is a Redguard publican and the proprietor of The Count's Arms, one of the most popular gathering points in Anvil.

He is said to have an extensive knowledge of fine wines and the taproom reflects just that, with its wide array of bottles on display. Unfortunately, Wilbur himself never talks about it, and the only thing he sells is food and shelter for the night. He takes great pride in both his city and his establishment and serves his various customers and regulars twenty-four hours a day, without ever eating or sleeping.

He wears a set of simple middle-class clothing, a russet felt outfit and pigskin shoes. He only carries a considerable amount of gold.

Related Quests

• Where Spirits Have Lease: It's your chance to buy a large manor, cheap! There's only one little snag...

Dialogue

When you approach him, he will politely introduce himself and his inn:

"I'm Wilbur, owner and proprietor of The Count's Arms. We make beds and food available to guests. Can I help you?"

If you ask him for a bed, he will give you the full sales speech:

Bed

"There's a wonderful room available. It's the best I have, and you can use it for the night for a mere 25 gold. Interested?"

If you accept, he will point you towards the room:

"Excellent. It's up the stairs there, and then directly across the hallway. Center room, wonderful view of the city. Sleep well!"

Should you not have the money to pay for a room, he will politely suggest you look elsewhere:

"I'm afraid you lack the funds for the room. Perhaps someplace else would suit you better?"

If you ask him about renting a room after you've already done so he will reply:

"I presume you're satisfied with the room."

When asked about the city, he will give you a lesson in local architecture:

Anvil

"Buildings here look different. Why? This is the Gold Coast style, like in Hammerfell. Eastern towns look grey and dull to me."

Quest-Related Dialogue

After hearing about a manor for sale you can ask Wilbur about it:

Manor

"A local gentleman has been looking to sell his manor. A bit run-down, but a magnificent place, and priced to move.
The manor belongs to Velwyn Benirus. He's the one to speak to."

Rumors

Although Wilbur never talks about it, the townsfolk of Anvil often discuss his enthusiasm for fine wine. When asked for rumors or during conversations they may say:

"Have you spoken to Wilbur at the Count's Arms? He knows a lot about fine wines."

"The Count's Arms is a very nice place for a meal. And Wilbur has an extensive knowledge of wines."

To which the listener may reply:

"I enjoy a good bottle of wine, and Wilbur always has a nice selection."

"I've had many good meals at the Count's Arms. I've had even more good bottles of wine there."

Unused Dialogue

Like many other publicans around Cyrodiil, Wilbur was at one point meant to have multiple topics related to the city he resided in. Three player-only topics still remain in the files:

Any opportunities?

Buildings here look different. Why?

Any warnings?

His Anvil topic response in the final game appears to be taken from the second topic.