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The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered
A Watery Grave Walkthrough and Rewards
A Watery Grave is a Dark Brotherhood quest in The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered. Read on for A Watery Grave's walkthrough and learn its location, how to unlock it, and the rewards for completing this quest.
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A Watery Grave Location
Sanctuary in Cheydinhal: Talk to Vicente Valtieri
| Map View |  |
|---|---|
| Worldview |  |
| Description | I must go to the Waterfront District in the Imperial City and gain access to the pirate ship Marie Elena, so I can kill Captain Gaston Tussaud. I may be able to smuggle myself onboard with the cargo, in one of the packing crates. |
A Watery Grave Walkthrough
| List of Objectives | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Talk to Vicente Valtieri | |
| 2 | Eliminate Gaston Tussaud | |
| 3 | Report Back to Vicente Valtieri | |
Talk to Vicente Valtieri
After speaking to Ocheeva, go deep within the Sanctuary and look for a chamber where Vicente Valtieri is. Talk to him and he will inform you that he can provide you with your first contract. Choose the Contract dialogue option and he will tell you first about contracts, then he will ask you if you are interested about killing a captain of a pirate crew, Gaston Tussaud. Accept to begin the quest A Watery Grave.
Eliminate Gaston Tussaud
| # | Step-by-step Walkthrough |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Exit the Abandoned House to be able to fast travel. Open your map to see that the Imperial City Waterfront is located in the southwest part of the Imperial City, west of Cheydinhal. |
| 2 |  Head to the Imperial City Waterfront. You can fast travel to get there. |
| 3 |  Turn to your left to find the ship Marie Elena. You can follow Vicente Valtieri's tip of hiding yourself in one of the packing crates to sneak onboard the ship, or simply fight the crew. |
| 4 |  Enter the captain's cabin through the ornate door opposite the single ladder. |
| 5 |  Kill Gaston Tussaud. You may assassinate him in any way. |
Optional: Captain Tussaud's Booty
After killing Gaston Tussaud, loot his body to get the Captain's Key. This key opens the chest to the left of the entrance in the captain's cabin.
Report Back to Vicente Valtieri
Make your way back to Vicente Valtieri in the Sanctuary at Cheydinhal to finish the quest.
A Watery Grave Rewards
Black Band
You will receive a Black Band from Vicente Valtieri after completing the quest A Watery Grave.
The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered Related Guides
Quests by Faction
| Quests by Faction | |
|---|---|
| Fighters Guild | Mages Guild |
| Thieves Guild | Dark Brotherhood |
Dark Brotherhood Questline
| Dark Brotherhood Quests | |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Knife in the Dark |
| 2 | A Watery Grave |
| 3 | Accidents Happen |
| 4 | Scheduled for Execution |
| 5 | The Renegade Shadowscale (Optional) |
| 6 | The Assassinated Man |
| 7 | My Brother's Keeper |
| 8 | Darkness Eternal(Optional) |
| 9 | The Lonely Wanderer |
| 10 | Bad Medicine |
| 11 | Whodunit? |
| 12 | Permanent Retirement |
| 13 | Of Secret and Shadow |
| 14 | The Purification |
| 15 | Affairs of a Wizard |
| 16 | Next of Kin |
| 17 | Broken Vows |
| 18 | Final Justice |
| 19 | A Matter of Honor |
| 20 | The Coldest Sleep |
| 21 | A Kiss Before Dying |
| 22 | Following a Lead |
| 23 | Honor Thy Mother |
| 24 | Whispers of Death |
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