Oblivion:Priory of the Nine (quest)

Retrieve the Cuirass of the Crusader from the Priory of the Nine. Quest Giver: Started upon activation of the remains of Sir Amiel at Vanua Location(s): Priory of the Nine Prerequisite Quest: The Shrine of the Crusader Next Quest: The Faithful Squire after completing subquests (See Concurrent Quests) Concurrent Quest: Stendarr's Mercy, The Path of the Righteous, Wisdom of the Ages, Nature's Fury Reward: Cuirass of the Crusader; Knight Commander rank Fame/Infamy: Fame +1 ID: ND02

Only the penitent man will pass.

Quick Walkthrough

This quest only becomes available once you have installed the Knights of the Nine official download.

1. Find the Priory of the Nine and enter the Priory Basement.
2. Survive the "test of worth" from the ghosts of the Knights of the Nine.
3. Retrieve the Cuirass of the Crusader.
4. Get clues on the locations of the other crusader artifacts.
5. Collect the next four artifacts.

Detailed Walkthrough

Finding the Priory

"Step forward, adventurer, and face us each in honorable combat."

The Priory of the Nine is located in the West Weald; a marker is added to your map when you read Sir Amiel's journal. Within the main building of the priory you will find a large symbol on the floor. Activate it; as long as Sir Amiel's Ring is in your inventory, the floor will drop down to reveal a door to the Priory Basement. Enter and make your way through to the door to the Priory Undercroft.

The Test of Worth

In the Priory Undercroft you will find the ghost of Sir Amiel. He informs you that he and the ghosts of the seven other present Knights of the Nine will test your worth in honorable combat before you will be allowed to take the Cuirass of the Crusader. One by one, you will combat each of the ghostly Knights, Sir Amiel lastly.

The exit from the Undercroft is sealed once this challenge starts, so you should make sure you are well prepared for the challenge before entering the Undercroft. There is a brief pause between each knight's challenge, which provides a quick opportunity to heal and repair armor, but you are not provided with a chance to truly rest and recover.

When you have defeated them all, you will be allowed to take the Cuirass of the Crusader. You are also given the rank Knight Commander in the Knights of the Nine faction.

The Other Artifacts

Talk to all of the ghosts to learn what they know about the various artifacts and to find out more about the history of the Knights of the Nine. Four knights in particular have specific information about the location of an artifact: Talking to each of them will allow you to start a quest to retrieve that item.

Note that while there is technically no prescribed order in which to complete the following quests, there is one subquest that generally must be completed first in order to complete the other (without resorting to custom spells). See the Notes section of The Path of the Righteous quest for more information.

• Sir Casimir tells you about the Gauntlets of the Crusader. In the Chapel of Stendarr in Chorrol, because of his deeds, he was cursed and the gauntlets fell from his hands, too heavy for anyone to lift. This starts the quest Stendarr's Mercy

• Sir Ralvas tells you about the Mace of Zenithar. He failed to complete the challenge of retrieving the Mace from the Chapel of Zenithar in Leyawiin, because he did not have complete faith. This starts the quest The Path of the Righteous.

• Sir Henrik tells you about the Shield of the Crusader. If you are faithful to the teachings of Julianos you may recover the Shield of the Crusader from Fort Bulwark, which was fortified to keep it secure. This starts the quest Wisdom of the Ages.

• Sir Juncan tells you about the Boots of the Crusader. The boots are guarded by Kynareth and the priestesses at the shrine to Kynareth west of the Imperial City on the edge of the Great Forest. This starts the quest Nature's Fury

This quest is not complete until you have collected all four of these artifacts. At that point, return to the Priory of the Nine, where a new arrival, Lathon, will approach you. After he has talked to you, this quest will be marked as completed (and the subsequent quest, The Faithful Squire, will have started).

Notes

• As you collect the artifacts, talk to the ghost knights for some updated information. Sir Amiel, Sir Juncan, and Sir Ralvas in particular have new dialogues.
• For a slight recommendation regarding an order in which to complete the four subquests, see the Notes section of The Path of the Righteous quest for more information.
• Despite being ghosts (and thus, presumably, the souls of the knights), all eight of the knights are considered to be NPCs and thus, their souls can be captured for Grand Souls in Black Soul Gems during the Test of Worth. This provides a "fast" and surefire way for players of any level to acquire eight Grand Souls in Black Soul Gems quickly and efficiently without incurring murder charges, bounty or infamy (especially important while completing the Knights of the Nine main questline). Doing so does not break the quest either, nor any of the quests that follow, meaning you will still be able to interact with their spirits as scripted and complete the Knights of the Nine main questline as intended.
  • This is in contrast to the wraith of Lord Berich Vlindrel, who, as a wraith, is considered to be a creature and has a leveled soul.
• As you complete the side quests, people will show up at the priory to join the new Knights of the Nine. They will clean up the priory for you (in particular adding a lot of new beds upstairs).
• If you defeat any of the ghostly knights while they are demoralized, the other knights will react as if witnessing a murder.

Bugs

• Do not use the Staff of Worms or cast any sort of resurrection/reanimation spell such as Risen Flesh on any of the Knights after defeating them. Once the reanimation effect wears off, either the Knight will die (if the spell is allowed to wear off) or it will become impossible to talk to the Knight (if you kill them again) and therefore you cannot receive any subsequent quests from that Knight, which will break the Knights Of The Nine questline.
  • The Unofficial Oblivion DLC Patches fixes this bug.

Journal Entries

Priory of the Nine (ND02)
Stage	Finishes Quest	Journal Entry
0
5		I've found the body of Sir Amiel, who appears to have perished centuries ago while questing for the Shrine of the Crusader. Perhaps I can find some clues on his body that will help my own quest for the Crusader's Relics turn out better than his.
6		(You have taken Sir Amiel's Ring)
10		Sir Amiel was a member of the Knights of the Nine, a holy order devoted to recovering the Relics of the Crusader. Through reading his journal, I've learned the location of their former headquarters, the Priory of the Nine in the West Weald. I should proceed to the old Priory and see if it still holds the Cuirass of the Crusader, as Sir Amiel's journal suggests, but first I should make sure I have his ring, which I may need to access the Priory vaults. (If you have completed The Shrine of the Crusader and not taken Sir Amiel's Ring) or Sir Amiel was a member of the Knights of the Nine, a holy order devoted to recovering the Relics of the Crusader. Through reading his journal, I've learned the location of their former headquarters, the Priory of the Nine in the West Weald. Once I've recovered the Helm from the Shrine of the Crusader, I should proceed to the old Priory. (If you have not yet completed The Shrine of the Crusader) or Sir Amiel was a member of the Knights of the Nine, a holy order devoted to recovering the Relics of the Crusader. Through reading his journal, I've learned the location of their former headquarters, the Priory of the Nine in the West Weald. I should proceed to the old Priory and see if it still holds the Cuirass of the Crusader, as Sir Amiel's journal suggests. (If you have completed The Shrine of the Crusader and also taken Sir Amiel's Ring)
12		Now that I've recovered the Helm, I should proceed to the Priory of the Nine. According to Sir Amiel's journal, I will need his ring to enter the Priory vaults where the Cuirass was kept. (If you haven't acquired Sir Amiel's Ring) or Now that I've recovered the Helm, I should proceed to the Priory of the Nine to see if it still holds the Cuirass of the Crusader. (If you have acquired Sir Amiel's Ring)
15		(You arrive at the Priory)
20
25		(You hit trigger zone)
30		The ghosts of the former Knights of the Nine have appeared and blocked my path to the Cuirass of the Crusader. They will not let me pass until I best each of them in single combat.
50		I've defeated the ghostly guardians of the Cuirass of the Crusader. I can now claim it for my own.
60		I've recovered the Cuirass of the Crusader. I should talk to the ghosts of the former Knights of the Nine to see if they can aid me in my quest for the remaining Crusader's Relics.
70		I've spoken with the ghosts of the Knights of the Nine and learned where several parts of the Armor of the Crusader are hidden. I should return when I have collected them all.
100		I've completed Sir Juncan's quest by recovering the Boots of the Crusader. I should return to the Priory and find out if there is any news of the remaining two Relics. (If you have already recovered the mace, shield, and gauntlets) or I've completed Sir Juncan's quest by recovering the Boots of the Crusader. I should talk to the other ghost Knights for help in recovering the remaining Relics. (If no other relic quests are active) or I've completed Sir Juncan's quest by recovering the Boots of the Crusader. I should continue to search for the Relics that the other ghost Knights were questing for. (If at least one of the other relic quests remains active)
110		I've completed Sir Ralvas's quest by recovering the Mace of the Crusader. I should return to the Priory and find out if there is any news of the remaining two Relics. (If you have already recovered the boots, shield, and gauntlets) or I've completed Sir Ralvas's quest by recovering the Mace of the Crusader. I should talk to the other ghost Knights for help in recovering the remaining Relics. (If no other relic quests are active) or I've completed Sir Ralvas's quest by recovering the Mace of the Crusader. I should continue to search for the Relics that the other ghost Knights were questing for. (If at least one of the other relic quests remains active)
120		I've completed Sir Henrik's quest by recovering the Shield of the Crusader. I should return to the Priory and find out if there is any news of the remaining two Relics. (If you have already recovered the boots, mace, and gauntlets) or I've completed Sir Henrik's quest by recovering the Shield of the Crusader. I should talk to the other ghost Knights for help in recovering the remaining Relics. (If no other relic quests are active) or I've completed Sir Henrik's quest by recovering the Shield of the Crusader. I should continue to search for the Relics that the other ghost Knights were questing for. (If at least one of the other relic quests remains active)
130		I've completed Sir Casimir's quest by recovering the Gauntlets of the Crusader. I should return to the Priory and find out if there is any news of the remaining two Relics. (If you have already recovered the boots, mace, and shield) or I've completed Sir Casimir's quest by recovering the Gauntlets of the Crusader. I should talk to the other ghost Knights for help in recovering the remaining Relics. (If no other relic quests are active) or I've completed Sir Casimir's quest by recovering the Gauntlets of the Crusader. I should continue to search for the Relics that the other ghost Knights were questing for. (If at least one of the other relic quests remains active)
140		(Set when all the quest stages are complete)
200	Finishes quest

Notes

• 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 random order.
• If an entry is marked as "Finishes Quest" it means the quest disappears from the Active Quest list, but you may still receive new entries for that quest.
• It is possible to use the console to advance through the quest by entering setstage ND02 stage, where stage is the number of the stage you wish to complete. It is not possible to un-complete (i.e. go back) quest stages. See SetStage for more information.

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