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The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered
Untaxing the Poor Walkthrough and Rewards
Untaxing the Poor is a quest for Thieves Guild in The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered. Learn Untaxing the Poor's starting location, rewards, and how to start the quest.
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Untaxing the Poor Location
The Colovian Highlands
Untaxing the Poor is located in The Colovian Highlands. You will first need to complete the May the Best Thief Win quest and collect 50 gold worth of stolen items in order to unlock this quest.
From there, talk to Armand Christophe and inquire him about the details of the quest.
Untaxing the Poor Walkthrough
| List of Objectives | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Talk to Armand Christophe | |
| 2 | Travel to the Imperial City Temple District | |
| 3 | Head to the Top Floor | |
| 4 | Unlock the Desk to Access Tax Records | |
| 5 | Return Back to Armand Christophe | |
Talk to Armand Christophe
Talk to Armand Christophe at the Colovian Highlands. You will be asked to collect the tax records and taxes imposed by Hieronymus Lex, captain of the Imperial Watch. He will be located in the South Watchtower.
Travel to the Imperial City Temple District
Travel to the Imperial City Temple District, and head east until you've reached the entrance of the South Watchtower.
Head to the Top Floor of the South Watchtower
Proceed inside the watchtower and use the ladder walls found inside to reach the very top of the South Watchtower.
Cast Illusion Spell to Make Yourself Invisible
| Spell | Range | Effect |
|---|
It is advised that you use an Illusion spell that will render you invisible and help you remain undetected to the guards inside the watchtower.
Lockpick Entrance to the Top Floor Entrance
You will need to lockpick the entrance of the top floor before you can climb it. If you have the Skeleton Key or some lockpicks to spare, then use them to avoid the lockpicking process.
Lockpicking Explained: How to Lockpick
Unlock the Desk to Access Tax Records
Approach the desk located on the west portion of the room, just beside the entrance floor from which you've entered. You will need to lockpick this desk in order to claim the Gold, Parchment, and Waterfront Tax Records inside it.
Once you've claimed the items you need, head down to the watchtower and return to Armand.
Return Back to Armand Christophe
Once you've given the taxes and tax records to Armand, he will see fit that you be promoted to a new guild rank in the Thieves Guild.
Untaxing the Poor Rewards
Promotion to New Guild Rank
You will be given a promotion to a new guild rank once you've completed the Untaxing the Poor quest from Armand.
The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered Related Guides
Quests by Faction
| Quests by Faction | |
|---|---|
| Fighters Guild | Mages Guild |
| Thieves Guild | Dark Brotherhood |
Thieves Guild Quests
| Thieves Guild Quests | |
|---|---|
| 1 | May the Best Thief Win |
| 2 | Independent Thievery |
| 3 | Untaxing the Poor |
| 4 | The Elven Maiden |
| 5 | Ahdarji's Heirloom |
| 6 | Misdirection |
| 7 | Lost Histories |
| 8 | Taking Care of Lex |
| 9 | Turn a Blind Eye |
| 10 | Arrow of Extrication |
| 11 | Boots of Springheel Jak |
| 12 | The Ultimate Heist |
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