Online:A Hidden Vault

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Find out just what lies within the Daedric vault at Ojel-Bak. Zone: Blackwood This quest is part of the Zone Story Quest Giver: Captain Rian Liore, Eveli Sharp-Arrow Location(s): Leyawiin, Gideon, Ojel-Bak, Doomvault Capraxus Previous Quest: An Unexpected Adversary Next Quest: A Mysterious Event Reward: Light of the Twin Ambitions Malign Ambitions Crown Very High Leveled Gold XP Gain: Very High ID: 6630

Unwarding the door with Eveli's mysterious book.

Captain Rian of Leyawiin's Ivory Brigade asked me to meet Eveli Sharp-Arrow near the entrance to Leyawiin Castle. We need to run down the clue provided by the deciphered Imperial documents to find the Four Ambitions.
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Eveli Sharp-Arrow asked me to accompany her to Gideon as we run down the clue provided by the deciphered Imperial documents and try to find the hidden vault that contains the Four Ambitions.

Quick Walkthrough

1. Talk to Eveli Sharp-Arrow.
2. Go to Gideon and talk to Keshu the Black Fin.
3. Travel to Ojel-Bak.
4. Talk to Lyranth.
5. Help unseal the entrance to Doomvault Capraxus.
6. Explore the Doomvault with Eveli, disrupting wards along the way.
7. Talk to Calia and Destron and investigate the Inner Vault.
8. Search for Waking Flame cultists in the Deeps Vaults.
9. Talk to Lyranth and Eveli.
10. Return to Gideon and talk to Keshu and then Eveli.

Detailed Walkthrough

The third warded door

The intel provided by the councilors points to some place called ojel-bak. Councilor Lovidicus recognizes it as the name of a landmark in Sul-Xan territory: Eveli suggests you may find the vault there. She surmises Governor Keshu of Gideon might know more about it, as she knows these swamps by heart. Head to Gideon and speak with the governor in her mansion, which is next to Gideon's wayshrine. You'll find the Black Fin upstairs.

Keshu informs you that ojel-bak is a hole in the ground south of Stonewastes. She advises stealth, as the pit lies in the heart of Sul-Xan land, and they aren't keen on welcoming visitors. Head towards Stonewastes, which lies at the southern end of the swamp. As you approach the city of Rockgrove, head west into the bog to find Eveli. Talk to her, then proceed further west to find the ojel-bak. There, you'll find an odd Daedric structure and a Dremora named Lyranth. Speak with your extraplanar visitor.

Lyranth followed two Waking Flame scouts to find this vault: she killed one, but the other slipped away. You'll need to make this quick if you don't want to be swarmed by cultists. She identifies the book Eveli is carrying as the Mysterium Xarxes, and suggests that placing it on the pedestal in front of the vault is the first step in dispelling the ward.

Once the book is in place, three symbols will appear above it. Turn your attention to the three cubes in front of the structure and rotate them to match the symbols. The cube on the left needs to be turned three times, and the one in the center should be rotated twice. Much like its companion on the left, the cube on the right needs to be turned thrice. Once the correct combination is in place, you can enter Doomvault Capraxus.

Lyranth immediately teleports away to explore, leaving you and Eveli to progress on your own. Talk to Eveli and go over what you've learned so far, then traverse the angular halls of the Doomvault's interior. At the end of the first hall, you'll pass through a door that appears to lead to an exterior location. Here, the swamps of Blackwood meld with geometric Daedric structures and volcanic scenery. This world is cast beneath a scarlet sky. At the end of this path, you'll enter a chamber with another warded door.

Talk to Eveli and repeat the procedure from before. The cube on the left needs to be turned three times, the one in the center needs to be turned twice, and the one on the right requires three interactions. Once you get through the door, you'll find a raised drawbridge. Head through the passage to your right and find the switch. Throw it, and head back down to cross the bridge to continue your excursion, fighting or avoiding Daedra along the way.

Inside the vault

Once you enter the Inner Vault Ward Chamber, you'll meet up with Lyranth, who needs you to dispel a ward designed to keep her out. Her insight reveals that the Doomvault was constructed in a way that enables it to behave like a pocket of Oblivion, where the Deadlands and Nirn coexist. She also informs you that Mehrunes Dagon seeks to merge Nirn with the Deadlands, his Daedric realm: the Prince believes that Nirn belongs to him. Lyranth speculates the "Ambitions" the Waking Flame seeks may be something that will assist him in achieving that goal.

You and Eveli need to perform the song and dance with the cubes again. This time, there are four symbols. Starting from the far left, the first ward cube needs to be turned three times, the second one needs to be turned twice, and the last two cubes require three rotations. Head through the door once the ward is down.

Inside the vault is a lot... homier than you might expect. You'll find two young Imperials dressed strangely, apparently siblings. The sister, named Calia, is painting a her brother Destron on a large canvas as he poses. Speak with them.

Talk to Calia:

Talk to Destron:

"I knew I felt something strange. Like glass shattering in the distance. Who are you and why have you disrupted the wards?" We're here on behalf of Leyawiin and Gideon. We're looking for the Four Ambitions. "The Four Ambitions? A curious phrase. Pray tell, what are these Four Ambitions you seek?" We're not exactly sure, but we thought they were Daedric weapons. "Weapons? We have no weapons here. At least, none that I'm aware of. Feel free to look around if you like. Perhaps you'll find what you're looking for. Perhaps not."

"Explain yourself. Who are you and why have you invaded our sanctum?" We're here on behalf of Leyawiin and Gideon. We're looking for the Four Ambitions. "Four Ambitions? As in an earnest desire or something to aspire to? How can an idea such as that also be a thing?" We thought the Ambitions were Daedric weapons, but now I'm not so sure. "Weapons? There are no weapons here. Just my sister, Calia, myself, and our caretakers. Teachers used to visit in the past. And the emperor. But we haven't seen another living soul in many years. Look around if you must, but then leave us in peace."

Neither of the siblings appear to know anything about the Ambitions, and confirm that there are no Daedric weapons in their home. Once you're finished talking to them, investigate the room. Destron's Journal lies on a dresser near a bed on the southeast side of the room. It seems the twins have been isolated for quite a while. You can also examine Calia's painting: she remarks that her brother has noticed improvement in her work. There's a curious Daedric totem just west of Calia and her easel that you can look at, as well. Lyranth notes that it appears to venerate Mehrunes Dagon. It seems this vault was built to protect the twins, who refer to this place as their sanctum.

Once you've investigated all three points of interest, Eveli calls from outside: the Waking Flame is here. Lyranth tells you to assist the Wood Elf while she evacuates the red-haired twins. Meet Eveli in the deep vaults out the door on the south end of the sanctum. Portals opened around her during your investigation, heralding a flood of cultists. She killed a good chunk of them, but more escaped further into the vaults. You need to stop them before they find the Ambitions.

Sinestrix Iribia blocks the way forward in the armory ahead. Defeat her and continue your search for other cultists deeper in the vault. Further ahead, the twins have been cornered by cultists.

Destron: "Stay back! I'm warning you …."

Waking Flame Cultist: "Nonsense, child. You are an Ambition! The high priest has great plans for you."

Calia: "Destron, what should we do?"

Destron: "Exactly what we were trained to do!"

<Lightning bursts out of Destron, killing all of the cultists.>

Eveli Sharp-Arrow: "Um … I think we may have found those weapons …."

Talk to the twins.

Destron:

Calia:

"They wanted to take us away. Me and my sister. I … I couldn't let them do that." That was an impressive display of power. "You think so? When they charged in here and demanded we go with them … I just had a bad feeling. I … I really didn't mean to obliterate them like that." Between what I saw and what they said, I'm guessing you and your sister are two of the Ambitions. "I'll have to take your word for it. With our sanctum breached and our caretakers dead, we can't stay here. We'll go with you, if that's all right." We'll get you someplace safe.

"Those people … they wanted to take us away!" Did you know your brother could do that? "Yes, but I never saw him unleash that much raw power in a single burst. Or against living targets. Obviously, our training has served us well." Do you have that kind of power as well? "Destron has always been more powerful, but if you're asking if I can defend myself …. I won't let anyone take us from here without our permission."

Now that the twins have agree to come with you, you'll need to speak with Eveli and Lyranth to figure out what to do with your new charges. They don't seem to have any experience with the outside world. Eveli is committed to protecting them, and suggests you take them to Gideon. Lyranth, on the other hand, is leaving to continue her investigation. It's clear that the twins are the Ambitions, but she'd like to know how exactly they were granted their apparently Daedric power. She has a few leads to follow: it's up to you and Eveli to protect the twins and deal with Vandacia.

Return to Gideon and inform Governor Keshu of your findings, then talk to Eveli to close out the quest.

Quest Stages

A Hidden Vault
Finishes Quest	Journal Entry
	Captain Rian informed me that Eveli is waiting near the entrance to Leyawiin Castle. I should go there and talk to her. Objective: Talk to Eveli Sharp-Arrow
	Eveli wants to go to Gideon and talk to Keshu the Black Fin, governor of the city. I should meet her there. Objective: Go to Gideon
	I arrived in Gideon. Now I should meet Eveli at the governor's mansion so we can talk to Keshu. Objective: Talk to Keshu the Black Fin
	According to Governor Keshu, ojel-bak refers to a natural formation in Sul-Xan territory. It translates roughly to "the pit of the outsider." I need to meet Eveli on the edge of the area to begin our search. Objective: Meet Eveli Near Sul-Xan Territory
	I arrived at the border of the Sul-Xan territory. I should talk to Eveli before we venture any farther. Objective: Talk to Eveli Sharp-Arrow
	We believe that the vault containing the Four Ambitions is located in the area referred to as the ojel-bak, or the pit of the outsider. We need to find this place before Vandacia and his cultists do. Objective: Locate the Pit of the Outsider
	The Dremora Lyranth appeared as we approached the location. She wants to talk to us. I should speak to her. Objective: Talk to Lyranth
	Lyranth explained that the vault is warded, so I need to find a way to remove the wards before we can enter and search for the Four Ambitions. Objective: Find a Way Into the Vault
	We removed the first ward and opened the door to the vault. Now to go inside and see what else awaits us. Objective: Enter the Daedric Vault
	We entered the vault, but Lyranth went on ahead. Before we proceed, I should talk to Eveli. Objective: Talk to Eveli Sharp-Arrow
	Now that we're inside, we should explore the vault and try to find the Four Ambitions before Vandacia and the Waking Flame cultists arrive. Objective: Explore the Daedric Vault
	Eveli spotted another warded door ahead of us. I should talk to her before I attempt to disrupt the ward. Objective: Talk to Eveli Sharp-Arrow
	The ward cubes and lectern are arranged similarly to the ones outside the vault. With the book in place, I need to turn the ward cubes to match the symbols, disrupt the ward, and open the door. Objective: Disrupt the Inner Ward
	I disrupted the ward and opened the inner door. Now to keep exploring the vault. We need to find the Four Ambitions. Objective: Explore the Daedric Vault
	We need to find a way to lower the bridge so we can cross the chasm and continue our search. I should look around the area for a switch or a lever. Objective: Lower the Bridge
	We lowered the bridge. Now we should go across it and continue exploring the vault. Objective: Explore the Daedric Vault (Appears when you reach the Inner Vault Ward Chamber) Optional Step: Talk to Lyranth
	One more ward stands between us and the inner vault. Eveli has placed the book on the lectern. Now I need to rotate the cubes to disrupt the ward. Objective: Disrupt the Final Ward
	I disrupted the ward and unlocked the door. Now to see what waits inside the vault's inner chamber. Objective: Enter the Inner Vault
	Instead of a cache of Daedric weapons, we found two people inside the inner vault. I should talk to them and discover who they are. Objective: Talk to Calia and Destron: 0/2
	Instead of weapons, we found the twins Destron and Calia living inside the vault. They invited us to look around and see if we can find what we came for. I should search the area. Objective: Examine the Inner Vault: 0/3
	Eveli called out. Sounds like she's in trouble. I better go find her while Lyranth gets the twins to safety. Objective: Find Eveli Sharp-Arrow
	I reached Eveli. I should find out what she knows about the Waking Flame cultists that used portals to enter the vault. Objective: Talk to Eveli Sharp-Arrow
	We need to track down the Waking Flame cultists who entered the vault via portals after we took down all the wards. Objective: Search the Deep Vault Hidden Objective: Kill Boss
	We found Lyranth and the twins just as a group of cultists were about to grab them. Instead, Destron unleashed immense power and eliminated the threat. I should ask him how he accomplished that. Objective: Talk to Destron Objective: Talk to Calia
	Now that the cultists here have been dealt with and the twins were confirmed to be two of the Ambitions, I should talk to Eveli and see if we can figure out what to do with the twins. Objective: Talk to Eveli Sharp-Arrow Objective: Talk to Lyranth
	Eveli decided to bring the twins to Gideon so that Governor Keshu can help protect them. I should meet them there. Objective: Return to Gideon
	I returned to Gideon. Eveli said to meet at the governor's mansion so we could bring Keshu up to speed on the Ambitions. I should head there and talk to her. Objective: Talk to Keshu the Black Fin
Finishes quest	I should speak with Eveli and see if she has any ideas on how we go about finding the remaining Ambitions. Objective: Talk to Eveli Sharp-Arrow

Notes

* Any text displayed in angle brackets (e.g., <Alias=LocationHold>) is dynamically set by the game and will be filled in with the appropriate word(s) when seen in game.

• Not all Journal Entries may appear in your journal; which entries appear and which entries do not depends on the manner in which the quest is done.
• Stages are not always in order of progress. This is usually the case with quests that have multiple possible outcomes or quests where certain tasks may be done in any order. Some stages may therefore repeat objectives seen in other stages.

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