Traversing the vast landscapes of Oblivion Remastered can be daunting for even the most seasoned adventurers. While fast travel offers convenience, it sacrifices the opportunity to experience the enhanced beauty of the remastered environments. Fortunately, there’s an excellent solution that combines efficiency with exploration: acquiring a mount. Better yet, savvy players can secure their first horse completely free within the opening hour of gameplay.
How to Obtain Your Complimentary Steed
When departing the Imperial City, head west toward Skingrad where you’ll encounter Chestnut Handy Stables just outside the city walls. Inside, you’ll meet Snak gra-Bura, a gruff Orc stable master who initially seems dismissive of new customers looking to purchase horses or armor.
Despite her initially unfriendly demeanor, persistence pays off handsomely in this interaction. When selecting the dialogue option expressing that you’re not particular about which horse you receive, Snak will question your seriousness before surprisingly providing an Armored Old Nag at no cost. While this mount isn’t the fastest or strongest available in the game, featuring modest armor and basic statistics, it serves as an excellent starting companion for your adventures across Cyrodiil.
Stable Locations for Future Mount Upgrades
As you progress through your journey, you might want to upgrade your starter horse to something more robust or stylish. Oblivion Remastered features numerous stables distributed strategically throughout the province where you can purchase superior mounts and protective horse armor to defend against roadside threats.
Here’s a comprehensive list of all stables across Cyrodiil:
- Chestnut Handy Stables (Imperial City)
- Bay Roan Stables (Bravil)
- Black Waterside Stables (Cheydinhal)
- Five Riders Stables (Leyawiin)
- Grateful Pass Stables (Skingrad)
- Horse Whisperer Stables (Anvil)
- North Country Stables (Chorrol)
- Wildeye Stables (Bruma)
Most major settlements feature a stable positioned just outside their gates or city limits. Additionally, keen explorers may stumble upon independent stables during their travels through Cyrodiil’s wilderness, offering unexpected opportunities to expand your equestrian collection.