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The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion - The Roots of Madness
This is a The Roots of Madness walkthrough for the Shivering Isles expansion in The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered. Learn how to complete The Roots of Madness and its rewards here!

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The Roots of Madness Walkthrough

1 Talk to Haskill
The Roots of Madness - Step 1 - Talk to Haskill
Talk to Haskill inside the Palace of Sheogorath right in front of the throne to find out what's happening with the Font of Madness.
2 Enter the Fountainhead
The Roots of Madness - Step 2 - Go Inside Fountainhead
Enter the root door just behind the tree on the throne inside the Palace of Sheogorath to find the source of the poison.
3 Find the Source
The Roots of Madness - Step 3 - Find the Source Left Side Map)
The Roots of Madness - Step 3 - Find the Source (Right Side Map)
Inside the Fountainhead, explore the areas to the left and right side of the dungeon. You'll find Priests of Order poisoning the minor pools in each area, eliminate them to progress.
4 Head to the Pools of Mania and Dementia
The Roots of Madness - Step 4 - Pool of Mania Entrance
The Roots of Madness - Step 4 - Pool of Dementia Entrance
Right behind the Priests of Order in each area is a door that leads to the Pools of Mania (left side) and Dementia (right side). Pass through these doors and explore the area.
5 Cleanse the Pools
The Roots of Madness - Step 5 - Cleanse the Pool of Mania
The Roots of Madness - Step 5 - Cleanse the Pool of Dementia
At each of the pools, you'll find more Priests of Order as well as Syl and Thadon poisoning the pools. Eliminate them to cleanse the pools from their corruption.
6 Interact with the Font of Madness
The Roots of Madness - Step 6 - Font of Madness
After cleansing both pools, head back to the throne room of the Palace of Sheogorath and interact with the Font of Madness behind the throne to complete the quest.

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1 A Door in Niben Bay
2 Through the Fringe of Madness
3 A Better Mousetrap
4 Baiting the Trap
5 Understanding Madness
6 Addiction
7 The Lady of Paranoia
8 The Cold Flame of Agnon
9 Ritual of Accession
10 Ritual of Mania
11 Ritual of Dementia
12 Retaking the Fringe
13 Rebuilding the Gatekeeper
14 The Helpless Army
15 Symbols of Office
16 The Roots of Madness
17 The End of Order
18 The Prince of Madness

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