The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Boots of Springheel Jak
After you have fenced 800 gold worth of stolen goods, Thieves Guild messenger Amusei actively seeks you out, reporting that the Gray Fox will be waiting for you at Ganredhel's house in Cheydinhal. The Gray Fox tells the tale of a famous thief, Springheel Jak, who died 300 years ago and was put to rest still wearing his enchanted boots. He then asks you to locate Jak's final resting place and retrieve the boots. The only known descendant of the famous thief is The Earl of Imbel, who goes by the name of Jakben and lives somewhere in the Imperial City. The Gray Fox finally tasks you to locate the Earl and search his house for clues.
As always, the eyes and ears of the Gray Fox will help you out and map markers pointing to them will be added to your in-game map. Travel to the Imperial City and speak to any of them who will provide the information you want: "The Earl of Imbel has a home in the Talos Plaza, on the inner wall. He is an odd one. Keeps to himself mostly. Only goes out after dark. A real night owl." A second source is harder to find but is also more informative. On Sundas, Tirdas and Turdas, a man named Gemellus Axius roams around the Market District between 8am and noon. Speak to him and it turns out that he is the Earl's manservant. He will provide the same location info as the beggars but will also provide some suspicious info: "He is a very private man and does not leave his home often. He has a rare skin condition that forces him to sleep during the day." Travel to the Talos Plaza District and locate the large mansion described by the citizens. It is placed between Umbacano Manor and the Tiber Septim Hotel.
The front door of the mansion will always be locked with a hard lock and it is difficult to know beforehand when it is safe to enter. Jakben himself will take an evening stroll for four hours at 10pm on Morndas, Middas and Fredas, and manservant Gemellus Axius will go to bed at that time, so that is your cue. At 10pm, watch Jakben leave the house, then pick the lock and enter. The Gray Fox told you to look for clues, so head upstairs and locate the dining area. A staircase will lead you to Jakben's study, so head up there and examine the desk. In there, you will find a book entitled Imbel Genealogy which is the only clue available, but is of no help. You need to face Jakben himself for more information.
With the key in hand and the Earl trembling in his study, it is time to head down into the basement and explore this "creepy" crypt. Before doing so, make sure you have the Skeleton Key or a healthy amount of lockpicks in your inventory as you will face a good amount of locked doors on your way. Pick the eastern basement door and head downstairs. Pick another door open and approach the Wood Door to Catacombs with the key given to you by the Earl.
Upon entering, it becomes apparent that something is seriously wrong with the crypt underneath the mansion, as the place is crawling with leveled vampires, who will all attack you on sight. The Crypt, entitled Catacombs on your map, is actually a semi-large cave filled with treasure and leveled enemies and you will have to face a long and exhausting battle before you reach Springheel Jak's Coffin in the far eastern area. The cave itself is fairly linear so just keep heading east and fight any vampire you meet, and wait for them to unlock the doors for you. Keep your eyes on the prize until you reach a wooden door in the far eastern section. Use your lockpicking skills one last time and you will locate Springheel Jak's Coffin in the last room.
Pry open the coffin and search through it, only to find out that there are no boots to be found. Instead, pick up the Diary of Springheel Jak and read it. Oddly, the diary is written by Jakben himself; he claims to be the famous thief who died 300 years ago, but obviously didn't due to vampirism. He also hints at a former friend who dared to steal from Nocturnal. You barely get the chance to close the book, before Jakben comes rushing in, now wearing a fully leveled suit of light armor, attacking you with an equally leveled, and possibly enchanted, long blade. You will have no choice but to fight back. When all is said and done, search Jakben's corpse and find the Boots of Springheel Jak. Time to leave the mansion and return to the Gray Fox.
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TehGoldenClaw 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
What? I've completed the quest but when I go to hand in the quest he isn't in the house
KillaTomTom 2 months ago
@SlugThatSnipes u fucking idiot learn how to play the game
oriolesandravens4eva 3 months ago
@mygroov You probably discussed the diary entry or Imbel family tree before giving him the boots. Make sure to had him over the boots before speaking about any other option. Or type "setstage TG10Boots 50" in the console.
SuperCasper1994 6 months ago
@xXAquiinoIsTehShizXx This is a full-detailed, proper walkthrough for the quest, with all journal entries. That's why he took the long route.
SuperCasper1994 6 months ago
@PsyChoHavocz Same here, I know what he looks like too because he is the one who gave me Vampirism
oSADxPANDAo 6 months ago
just kill jakben for the boots
xXAquiinoIsTehShizXx 6 months ago
Tge guy isnt in the house
SlugThatSnipes 6 months ago
Hey man, i need SERIOUS help. I finished the arrow of extrication quest, so i just messed around. I killed someone and it said " i have killed someone while attempting to get the arrow of extrication" i must pay the blood price... so i went to the waterfront, and tried to pay it, but it just said, Will you pay the blood price" and then thats it. so what do i do, and also i fenced enough gold to my fence now, so what do i do?
RockBand2Freak78 7 months ago
@fishNguitars i konw but he sneak attacks his enemies this guty is from the site TESWiki!!!!!!!!
RIPPAZEEEEEEE 7 months ago