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How to Start the Coldest Sleep Quest
You’ll begin the Coldest Sleep quest in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered automatically after completing the A Matter of Honor Dark Brotherhood quest.
The Coldest Sleep Quest Walkthrough
This contract will task you with eliminating a savage Nord Barbarian named Havilstein Hoar-Blood. He is hiding out on Gnoll Mountain and is very skilled with an axe!
Travel to Gnoll Mountain
To reach Gnoll Mountain, you’ll want to travel to Wildeye Stables outside of Bruma and head east. You should pass the Plundered Mine along the way. The Mountain Gnoll is not a dungeon you must enter, but a section at the top of the mountain you’ll need to reach. We got there by heading north from the Plundered Mine and jumping up the rocks along the way.
Eliminate Havilstein
As soon as you reach the top of the mountain, the fierce Nord warrior will attack you, accompanied by his trusty furry companion. Be a master axe wielder, he will dish out some good damage with it. If you use a ranged weapon like a bow, then you should make quick work of him.
Collect your Reward and Pick up the Next Contract
Now that the target has been eliminated, it’s time to collect your reward. Travel to Nornal, located east and slightly south of the Imperial City. A quick way to reach it would be to travel to Muck Valley Cavern and head south. Once you’ve arrived, enter the ruin and head down the stairs.
At the bottom, you’ll go through a hallway and then want to take a right. This should bring you to a flooded area. Dive down into the area and pick the lock on the gate to reach the submerged chest. Loot it to receive 500 gold and Dead Drop Orders #7. This will complete the quest.
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