The Entire Story of The Dark Brotherhood: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion EXPLAINED

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  • Опубліковано 18 жов 2024
  • In today's video, we discuss and go through the entire quest line of the dark brotherhood in the elder scrolls 4 oblivion. We are contacted by Lucien Lachance and are initiated into the guild. From here, we do numerous amounts of assassination contracts all through out Cyrodiil. We go to Bruma, The Imperial City Sewers and Prison, The Waterfront, Leyawiin, Chorrol, Fort Sutch, etc. We assassinate high people such as the guard captain Adamus Phillida, Valen Dreth, Roderick, Baenlin etc. From here, we're tasked with The Purification, which is to eliminate all of our brothers and sisters from within the Cheydinhal Sanctuary. Once done, we receive the rest of our contracts through dead drops. What we don't realize, is that our contracts have been swapped out by the traitor, and we've been taking out members of the faction as well as the black hand. In the end, we find out who the traitor is, and wat they want with the night mother. Don't forget to like, comment and subscribe!
    #gaming #oblivion #elderscrolls #lore #quest

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  • @StudioUAC
    @StudioUAC 4 місяці тому +332

    Can't wait to fall asleep to this!

    • @ABardsBallad
      @ABardsBallad  4 місяці тому +67

      I hope you enjoy it and it puts you to sleep quickly!

    • @plantnichplantdied
      @plantnichplantdied 3 місяці тому +12

      me you both brother

    • @Mycotography
      @Mycotography 3 місяці тому +13

      @@plantnichplantdied this guy knows..

    • @Sophia-vk5bq
      @Sophia-vk5bq 2 місяці тому +2

      May the Hero of Cyrodil not perform a cleansing on your sanctuary!

    • @donniesdeals
      @donniesdeals 2 місяці тому +1

      Bro saw this in my recommended 2 seconds ago and thought the exact same thing

  • @peanutpablo9596
    @peanutpablo9596 2 місяці тому +66

    Beautiful reading voice, no corny jokes, no excessive swearing, great content. I love this channel so much

  • @lmno567
    @lmno567 4 місяці тому +74

    1:15:28 Ah yes, one of my favorite quests in the DB questline. Where you have to be a false guest; an imposter, if you will.

  • @EngPheniks
    @EngPheniks 3 місяці тому +34

    The shock in finding Lucien Lachance's mutilated body hanging inside the Applewatch farmhouse left an indelible impression among players, and that's not all. It was allowed to remain hanging for the rest of the game even after the members of the Black hand departed. A grim reminder to our participation in the Dark Brotherhood. I often hesitate to go back there. The Applewatch farm started as an innocent looking place. Then things started to escalate when Mrs. Draconis was murdered and then it ended by the gruesome acts committed on Lucien Lachance by the Black hand.

  • @jamieh1847
    @jamieh1847 4 місяці тому +28

    Can’t wait to listen to this even though I’ve already watched each individual video 10+ times.

    • @ABardsBallad
      @ABardsBallad  4 місяці тому +1

      😂 I appreciate it! I hope you enjoy the compilation!

  • @user-dg4tu5gm8t
    @user-dg4tu5gm8t 4 місяці тому +59

    Ocheeva killing Antoinetta unprompted is so funny 😭 like...

    • @wungadunga5099
      @wungadunga5099 2 місяці тому +6

      That traitor must've felt really good about it. lol

  • @TaliaCypher1993
    @TaliaCypher1993 4 місяці тому +32

    Fun fact: Lucien doesn't get flagged as essential until after you murder Rufio, so you can kill him as soon as you meet him (more for roleplaying purposes than anything else, as there's no quest to destroy the Dark Brotherhood without mods). Great video, BTW!

    • @ABardsBallad
      @ABardsBallad  4 місяці тому +11

      That is very true! I like how Skyrim explored that option of killing Astrid! Would’ve been interesting to see that as an option in oblivion too! I really appreciate it! :)

    • @theroman886
      @theroman886 4 місяці тому +5

      ​@ABardsBallad Astrid was no Lucien though

    • @tehgerbil
      @tehgerbil 2 місяці тому

      This was what I did forst time I encountered him, it was really bloody hard but i managed it lol.

  • @bonabus5366
    @bonabus5366 4 місяці тому +57

    Fun fact, depending on your brothers/sisters disposition towards you they offer different dialogue when asking for advice.

    • @ABardsBallad
      @ABardsBallad  4 місяці тому +16

      Ahhhh very interesting! I actually didn’t know that!

  • @The56567878
    @The56567878 4 місяці тому +32

    Bard you spoil us with all the quality uploads you keep giving us!

    • @ABardsBallad
      @ABardsBallad  4 місяці тому +4

      😂 it’s what I’m hear for! To please the people! I hope you enjoyed this one! :)

    • @theroman886
      @theroman886 4 місяці тому +3

      Agreed it so good keep the oblivion content coming brother

  • @dollface2.4.34
    @dollface2.4.34 4 місяці тому +16

    Awesome! Also… “helping” the scamps kill the Kvatch guard in the first Oblivion gate will also get you a Lucien visit. No need to wait and you can turn right around and leave the gate after he’s dead. No bounty.

    • @ABardsBallad
      @ABardsBallad  4 місяці тому +4

      Interesting! I didn’t know that! That’s a pretty easy way to do it!

    • @Mr_boom_bap
      @Mr_boom_bap 10 днів тому +1

      That's how i used to do it back in the day as well :D

  • @tastiGMmaster2099
    @tastiGMmaster2099 3 місяці тому +17

    Side note: anyone notice that looking at the dialog options for this faction, how much more...enthusiastic the Hero of Kvatch is? Especially compared to the other faction questlines where their responses tend to be a lot more muted and emotionless.
    (then again, Skyrim implies that the DB quest was canonical for Sheogorath/Hero-of-Kvatch, so who knows, lol)

    • @wiwysova
      @wiwysova 2 місяці тому +3

      Bethesda doesn't even understand what canon is.

    • @duplicitouscanadian3073
      @duplicitouscanadian3073 2 місяці тому

      My headcanon is that after the shivering isles, Sheogorath (or Sheo in the HoKs body) joined the thieves guild and DB for a laugh. Just fits so well for me.

    • @freshrimp9013
      @freshrimp9013 26 днів тому

      I think the events are canon, just who they were done by isn't confirmed, like, in Skyrim, the events of every guild are probably gonna be canon in the next game, just not all would have been done by the dragon born.

  • @Wodferd
    @Wodferd 4 місяці тому +19

    Probably beaten the Dark Brotherhood quest 5+ times and never once thought to drop the head to try and weasel Out the traitor, that's amazing.

  • @MultiPesis
    @MultiPesis 4 місяці тому +13

    Thank you for entertaining with nostalgic gameplay and expert level commentary (chill voice and good insight)!

    • @ABardsBallad
      @ABardsBallad  4 місяці тому +2

      I appreciate your kind words! :) I hope you enjoyed it and hopefully my future content continues to deliver!

  • @paz1514
    @paz1514 3 місяці тому +4

    An entire channel dedicated to Oblivion is something I need in my life. Subbed

  • @wungadunga5099
    @wungadunga5099 2 місяці тому +3

    The way J'Ghasta ears perk up before announcing betrayal is so cute.
    That guy that is allergic to honey also gives it away when he says "By Sithis" in one of his responses, but I never checked his or J'Ghasta's home for those clues.
    And the way Lucien dies is so gruesome. Terribly explicit, I can only imagine what all of that must've felt for him, loyal till the end and teared apart by his own family. Truly terrifying.
    The other guilds just felt like they weren't Dark Brotherhood. Mages guild questline was okay, but I personally have always loved DB more than anything in that game.
    Amazing video. First time I watched it I slept a few minutes in it but after deciding to sit down and just chill, I watched every second attentively.

  • @James-dk7id
    @James-dk7id 4 місяці тому +5

    Even though I watched all parts separately, I'm still gonna watch this whole thing. Also Mr Bard, you promised more bedtime stories on your 2nd channel! My nights have been sleepless while waiting for a new bedtime story

    • @ABardsBallad
      @ABardsBallad  4 місяці тому +4

      😂 I really appreciate it! And you’re totally right! I did! I’ve been trying to focus growth on this channel as with the sleep one, my time gets spread too thin, but one day it will return!

    • @drewgoin8849
      @drewgoin8849 3 місяці тому +1

      ​@@ABardsBalladWhat's your second channel called?

  • @lmno567
    @lmno567 4 місяці тому +9

    2:50:00 Should have taken the head. You can get alternate dialog from the mastermind of the plot at the Draconis Estate if you drop the head in the room.
    Edit: 2:54:44 Nevermind, you did.

  • @WraythSkitzofrenik
    @WraythSkitzofrenik 4 місяці тому +6

    I wish there was a tangent quest where we could follow clues about the switched dead drop targets and destroy the traitor before it all went wrong.

  • @atlas6694
    @atlas6694 2 місяці тому

    Perfect content to fall asleep to, don't get me wrong - I will be rewatching this again when I wake up. Keep up the good work man ❤️

  • @luciadeleon134
    @luciadeleon134 3 місяці тому +1

    I have seen all of the previous videos about the DB questline, now I'm putting this one on podcast mode
    I'm never tired of Oblivion's quests or the AI, I had a good laugh with the Ocheeva moment

  • @VerdaTal
    @VerdaTal Місяць тому +2

    "I know that I'm here to find a chest full of gold and others are looking for it, but time for a nap! What's that? 2 people have been murdered? Welp, that makes me sleepy!"

  • @dylankarnes247
    @dylankarnes247 3 місяці тому +3

    I know that it was just a lucky break that you did not get caught by the orc while sneaking into into the castle. However, if he was indeed the one that arranged the contract to kill Roderick, it makes sense that he would have looked over your presence there.

  • @LordBlobster
    @LordBlobster 23 дні тому +2

    Gonna watch the whole things Im a security building guard I got 8h to watch this im doing nothing hahahah....much love to all oblivion fan here!

  • @skyrimisforthenords8312
    @skyrimisforthenords8312 22 дні тому

    1:07:47 ive seen some crazy unexpected things in oblivion, but this is a new one. Rest now in the void, sister

  • @TheCoyoteOutlaw
    @TheCoyoteOutlaw 3 місяці тому +8

    Ahem. Shadowmere is a mare according to the game lore. But, considering it's daedric, it's possible it's all and neither gender. Or could even be whatever the owner wants her to be.

  • @HappyBeezerStudios
    @HappyBeezerStudios 2 місяці тому +1

    It's interesting how the black hand members call upon Sithis and the void when the player works on taking them out. An observant player could get the hint right there.

  • @shawnberry760
    @shawnberry760 3 місяці тому +1

    One of my favorite moments was during this quest!

  • @lmno567
    @lmno567 4 місяці тому +4

    I hope he levels up sneak here a good bit. He is going to need it here and for the Thieves Guild quest line as well.

    • @ABardsBallad
      @ABardsBallad  4 місяці тому +3

      I did what I could for sure! But you’re right, I’m going to need more experience for the thieves guild!

  • @EvelynWn
    @EvelynWn Місяць тому +1

    I dont know how, but I could swear i was in Bruma when Lucian caught up with me after the last contract. I was on top of a roof and was amused that he was parkoring up buildings to find me. And it causes me to be surprised to see him in Bravil almost every time. I dont know if I just fast traveled away the moment killed the target so it took him a while to catch up or if Im just really confused. But I just keep thinking I've got one more left when he shows up.

  • @turdcalzone7636
    @turdcalzone7636 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for this compilation. Love your narratives and style to get out as much of information and lore as possible. Damn, makes me want to get that ol' ass dusty PS3 out and do this whole bit again... Sucks my HDD had to reinstall due to corruption, had an epic level 3 character with full chameleon, and almost everything done. Except that I hate the level scaling system so i can not complete the whole achievements on it... Damn, I miss Swaggot the chameleon argonian... RIP. 1:07:47 Bethesda moment

  • @mujerloba3942
    @mujerloba3942 2 місяці тому

    I would have thought that at the end the last remaining brotherhoods member (can’t remember her name, the one who becomes your speaker) would have said SOMETHING in the way of “gee, golly. We sure messed up. Sorry Lucien, Night mother, we’ll do better next time.” Did I miss it? I swear I was paying attention xD
    Thank you for your play Thurough’s. I’ve never played Oblivion before, and I’ve enjoyed watching all your long forum content.

  • @centurionxv2610
    @centurionxv2610 2 місяці тому +3

    "You awake screaming"

  • @solaurelian7638
    @solaurelian7638 4 місяці тому +2

    Great videos lately sir! I don’t wanna tell you how to make your videos or course
    but simply a suggestion - it would be really fun and enjoyable if you role played as your character and asked the NPCs the questions they will be answering for the quests if that makes sense. It would massively improve the dramatization of the quests and you have a nice voice so more dialogue from you the better 😊

    • @ABardsBallad
      @ABardsBallad  4 місяці тому +1

      I really like that idea! I can do that going forward! :)

  • @featgorgon3985
    @featgorgon3985 2 місяці тому +1

    You can actually get different dialogue with your fellow assassins depending on your disposition in the DB, wether you’re on good standing or bad standing with them their dialogue when asked for advice will change

  • @lmno567
    @lmno567 4 місяці тому +4

    36:27 Oof. To be fair, though, it is kind of weird just rolling out of the prison when they never put you in there (this time), and they don't bat an eye.

    • @ABardsBallad
      @ABardsBallad  4 місяці тому +1

      Yeah I agree 😂 that’s partially why I assumed you couldn’t leave that way, but what can you do now!

  • @afroszn
    @afroszn 2 місяці тому

    Absolutely love these videos keep up the great work!

  • @Annathroy
    @Annathroy 2 місяці тому +3

    The absolute best quest line bethesda has ever done...

  • @theonetrueoracle4525
    @theonetrueoracle4525 Місяць тому

    Don’t forget the equipment enchantments scale with your character level!

  • @supposedhumanmars
    @supposedhumanmars 2 місяці тому

    By Sithis, this is such an excellent video!

  • @Leman.Russ.6thLegion
    @Leman.Russ.6thLegion Місяць тому

    I always wished I could have warned Ann marie and vichente, about the purge. To get them to leave. I liked their upbeat natures.

  • @Mohamed_Or
    @Mohamed_Or 4 місяці тому +1

    Your videos are always amazing

    • @ABardsBallad
      @ABardsBallad  4 місяці тому

      I really appreciate it! I hope you enjoyed it! :)

  • @gangrel_76
    @gangrel_76 4 місяці тому +1

    I watched every individual episode from start to finish. Am I also going to watch this from start to finish? What a stupid question. Of course I am!!

    • @ABardsBallad
      @ABardsBallad  4 місяці тому +1

      😂 that’s perfect! I appreciate the continued support!

  • @Awestorm
    @Awestorm 2 місяці тому

    The Warlord Roderick quest is meme material.

  • @galaxycraft0075
    @galaxycraft0075 2 місяці тому +2

    Fot the purification quest, can you loot the bodies after you kill them without any repercussions or is it still forbidden?

  • @cannon-kp1tr
    @cannon-kp1tr 3 місяці тому +2

    during the whoduunnit quest you can make the final two fight to the death

  • @liseyboop
    @liseyboop 2 місяці тому +2

    lucien looks like Anthony Padilla

  • @lmno567
    @lmno567 4 місяці тому +2

    1:08:11 Good Ol' Bethesda jank. But I will say that is a new one, but it is in your favor for later.

    • @ABardsBallad
      @ABardsBallad  4 місяці тому +2

      That’s why we love the game! And yeah I certainly wasn’t complaining! 😂

  • @hazelnuttaravam8134
    @hazelnuttaravam8134 Місяць тому +1

    such an amazing set of quests... I LOVE Skyrim but I was really disappointed by the Dark Brotherhood story.

  • @bubby0220
    @bubby0220 2 місяці тому +1

    We report back to Ocheeva for our next contract.

  • @joshbunton6424
    @joshbunton6424 3 місяці тому

    Oddly my first time for the Dark Brotherhood came from the fight with the prisoners in the arena

  • @Sophia-vk5bq
    @Sophia-vk5bq 2 місяці тому

    “He sort of had it coming.” How can you diss Taj Mahal like that??? 😭

  • @HappyBeezerStudios
    @HappyBeezerStudios 2 місяці тому

    "Green Road. Initiation. Do This. Eeeeeexellent!"

  • @QuantemDeconstructor
    @QuantemDeconstructor Місяць тому

    I hear the Dark Brother can help my manhood

  • @ChrisCarswell
    @ChrisCarswell Місяць тому

    Man thank you so much ❤

  • @Mr_boom_bap
    @Mr_boom_bap 10 днів тому

    20:38
    No way he just said that so casually 💀

  • @veryhungrycaterpillar3052
    @veryhungrycaterpillar3052 4 місяці тому +1

    Nice my man

    • @ABardsBallad
      @ABardsBallad  4 місяці тому

      I hope you enjoyed it my friend!

  • @terrancek1998
    @terrancek1998 3 місяці тому +3

    Its like a thousand ads on this video chill out Mr. krabs

    • @ABardsBallad
      @ABardsBallad  3 місяці тому +2

      UA-cam places them every 8 minutes or so automatically, so there’s going to be a lot on these 3 hour videos

    • @terrancek1998
      @terrancek1998 3 місяці тому +1

      @ABardsBallad its fine, jus made me go back to my old ad blocker. Problem solved. F youtube

  • @elenapeterson449
    @elenapeterson449 2 місяці тому +1

    watching this has made me realize the voice acting in this game is SEVERELY lacking

  • @DavidJG242
    @DavidJG242 Місяць тому

    By the nine this was good lore

  • @TheLastFighter
    @TheLastFighter 4 місяці тому +1

    Movies worth of content!

    • @ABardsBallad
      @ABardsBallad  4 місяці тому +1

      I’m competing with Netflix 😉 I hope you enjoy it!

  • @jayweaver7093
    @jayweaver7093 Місяць тому

    “She won’t make it to see six” how came he can kill kids and I can’t lmao

  • @WooShell
    @WooShell 2 місяці тому +1

    Aunt Margret, you're looking the worse for wear..

  • @mg9138
    @mg9138 9 днів тому

    Why does Hides-His-Heart even care? The guy "died," and its not like the Dark Brotherhood usually goes around announcing their kills, especially on such small fries. If I was the argonian, I'd let it happen, I doubt his employers would be asking questions.

  • @TheOriginalCmptrGmr
    @TheOriginalCmptrGmr Місяць тому

    Man's unhinged, as an assassin for sithus the man won't even get stealth crits. W0t

  • @ozkilla7353
    @ozkilla7353 2 місяці тому

    My favorite

  • @ThatBoyDanny1996
    @ThatBoyDanny1996 2 місяці тому

    The quest in skyrim so much easier than oblivion, but I do like oblivion a whole lot more.
    I just don't like how everything looks like written on paper. I mean the map that's cool, but all the quests and stuff not so good on the eyes. Especially if you're visually impaired that and also Weapons and armor constantly breaking

  • @stanleyschlosser7495
    @stanleyschlosser7495 2 місяці тому

    it was so easy to end it all with all db death

  • @opheliamoonrose4316
    @opheliamoonrose4316 3 місяці тому +1

    Matilda Petit: Certified N'wah. 😒

  • @Justanobody8472
    @Justanobody8472 Місяць тому

    *You sleep rather soundly for a murderer*

  • @theroman886
    @theroman886 4 місяці тому +2

    Vicente valteri gift does anyone actually want it

    • @lmno567
      @lmno567 4 місяці тому +2

      Considering how much of a hassle vampirism is in the game, not really unless you want to go through the quest to get rid of said vampirism

    • @ABardsBallad
      @ABardsBallad  4 місяці тому +3

      I think if it’s your introduction to vampirism and you weren’t sure what it entailed, some people might take it! For the way I like to play it’s not really worth it!

    • @theroman886
      @theroman886 4 місяці тому +1

      @@ABardsBallad I did one playthru as a vampire hated it

  • @wiwysova
    @wiwysova 2 місяці тому

    Bethesda loves making weapons look stupid

  • @stanleyschlosser7495
    @stanleyschlosser7495 2 місяці тому

    but why andwho sent them to kill them

  • @Jerem0y
    @Jerem0y 2 місяці тому

    This is my Favorite game ever made. Skyrim is honestly such a letdown compared to this game.

  • @xavmanisdabestest
    @xavmanisdabestest Місяць тому

    I don't think I've made it through more than 20 minutes of any of these videos

  • @grantburnett2542
    @grantburnett2542 4 місяці тому +1

    would have been nice to give motierre some acting lessons. he nearly gives the game away with that whack ass dialogue

  • @scaliepunk731
    @scaliepunk731 4 місяці тому +7

    hell yeah, something to listen to while doodling

    • @ABardsBallad
      @ABardsBallad  4 місяці тому +5

      That’s awesome! I hope you enjoy and happy drawing!

  • @lorence5317
    @lorence5317 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for your work! 🧝‍♀️

    • @ABardsBallad
      @ABardsBallad  4 місяці тому +1

      I’m happy you’ve been enjoying the videos! I appreciate the support! :)