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How to Start the A Rat Problem Quest
To begin the ? quest in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, speak with Azzan in the Anvil Fighters Guild and ask him about “Contract” then “Rats”.
A Rat Problem Walkthrough
Arvena Thelas has a rat problem in her basement. Deal with it!
Speak with Arvena Thelas
Arvena’s house can be found next to the Count’s Arms Inn. Head inside and ask Arvena about the rats in the basement. Turns out the rats are what she wants saved!
Deal with Arvena’s Problem
Head downstairs and enter the basement. Somehow, a mountain lion got into the basement!! Take it out!!
Report back to Arvena
After you’ve taken care of the problem, return to Arvena and inform her what happened.
Speak with Pinarus Inventius
Unfortunately, she still doesn’t feel safe. Speak with Pinarus about hunting down mountain lions in the area. He can be found in his house or walking around town.
After speaking with him, follow him to a group of mountain lions outside of town and eliminate them.
Return to Arvena
Now it’s time to report your success to Arvena. After you speak with her, she’ll tell you that we’ve missed one.
Kill the Second Lion
Return to Arvena’s basement and kill the second mountain lion. Afterward, speak with Arvena.
Spy on Quill-Weave
Arvena now believes her neighbor might be responsible and wants us to spy on her. Hide behind Arvena’s house and wait just a bit to see Quill-Weave come and leave meat.
Confront her! You’ll learn that she only wanted to get the rats out of the basement and did not want to harm Arvena. She asks that if you keep this a secret, she’ll train you in Acrobatics.
Tell Arvena the Truth about Quill-Weave
If you tell Arvena that Quill-Weave was indeed behind the mountain lions, she’ll give you 300 gold and will increase your Speechcraft as an additional reward!
Don’t Tell Arvena the Truth about Quill-Weave
If you don’t tell Arvena about Quill-Weave, she’ll give you 300 gold. Afterwards, speak with Quill-Weave and you’ll receive an increase to your Acrobatics.
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