Exploring the vast lands of Cyrodiil in Oblivion Remastered can leave you feeling like the entrance of a cave or a rented room at the local inn just isn’t cutting it. You crave something more permanent, a place to truly call your own in this fantastical realm. A house is what you need, not just to impress your Argonian date with a fancy dinner, but for practical reasons like a free bed, storage containers that don’t reset, and upgrades to help you stay ahead of the game.
Free housing options are available in Cyrodiil, but they often come with a catch. You can temporarily reside in places like the Abandoned Shack, Aleswell Inn, Francois Motierre’s House, or Weynon Priory, but true ownership may require you to jump through some hoops. Unofficial means of acquiring free housing, such as player mods like Battlehorn Castle and Frostcraft Spire, can also be found. If you’re willing to part with some gold, each main city in the game offers houses for sale along the main road, but be prepared to complete quests, improve your relationship with the local ruler, and shell out a hefty sum of gold.
In Anvil, for example, you can purchase a house from Velwyn Benirus for 5,000 gold after completing the Where Spirits Have Lease quest. In Bravil, Count Regulus Terentius will sell you a house for 4,000 gold if your disposition with him is over 50. The cost of housing varies in each city, with Bruma offering a house for 10,000 gold from Countess Narina Carvain, provided your disposition is over 60. Each house comes with its own set of upgrades from various merchants, making it worth the investment if you’re looking for a more permanent living situation in Cyrodiil.
So, whether you’re a penny-pincher looking for a free place to crash or a high roller willing to drop some serious coin on a fancy estate, there are housing options for everyone in Oblivion Remastered. Just be prepared to put in the work to earn the right to call one of these houses your own. And who knows, maybe one day you’ll be hosting wine and dine evenings for Argonians in your very own Cyrodiilic abode.
