Explore the tragic story behind the Arena’s Grand Champion in Oblivion Remastered. Learn how to complete the Origin of the Gray Prince quest and what changes in the final Arena battle.
Oblivion Remastered: Origin of the Gray Prince Quest Walkthrough
The Gray Prince, also known as Agronak gro-Malog, is the reigning Grand Champion of the Arena in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. While many challengers come for glory and gold, few take time to uncover the emotional story behind the man who rules the Arena pit.
This guide walks you through the Origin of the Gray Prince side quest, how it affects the final Arena battle, and what rewards you can earn depending on your choices.
š How to Start the Origin of the Gray Prince Quest
- Go to the Imperial City Arena
Head into the Arena Bloodworks and find the Gray Prince sparring on the right. - Speak with Agronak gro-Malog
He opens up about his mysterious past and gives you a key to Crowhaven, asking you to uncover the truth about his birthright. - Travel to Crowhaven (Near Anvil)
Fast travel to Anvil and head toward the quest marker southwest of the city. Prepare for combatāenemies are waiting.
š§ Whatās Inside Crowhaven
- Outside: Skeletons guard the entranceānothing too crazy.
- Inside: Follow the linear path through the fort.
- Burial Grounds (Optional): Side door to the southwest with Vampires and treasure chests.
- Main Path: Head southeast and prepare for a fight with Lord Lovidicus, a Vampire.
ā ļø If you get infected with Porphyric Hemophilia, cure it ASAP via an Altar of the Nine or a cure disease potion before it turns into full Vampirism.
š Read the Journal
After defeating Lord Lovidicus:
- Explore his personal study.
- Pick up and read the āJournal of Lord Lovidicus.ā
- This reveals that the Gray Prince is the offspring of a Vampire, and not the noble warrior he believed himself to be.
Return to the Arena and give the journal to the Gray Prince to complete the quest.
š Quest Rewards:
- āGray Princeās Trainingā ā +3 to Blade, Block, and Athletics
- The Gray Prince becomes emotionally broken, changing the final Arena fight dynamic
āļø Final Arena Battle: To Fight or Not to Fight?
After finishing the Origin of the Gray Prince quest and progressing through Arena ranks:
- Reach the rank of Champion.
- Speak to Ysabel Andronicus to arrange the Grand Champion fight.
- Talk to the Gray Princeāheās now lost the will to fight.
- Head into the Arena one last time.
š¢ The Gray Prince will not fight back. He asks you to kill him, and the battle ends with one swing.
š° Arena Champion Rewards
After defeating the Gray Prince:
- Speak to Ysabel to become Grand Champion
- Choose Raiment of Valor in Light or Heavy Armor
- Receive 1,000 Gold
- Meet your new biggest fanāthe Adoring Fan, who waits outside and insists on following you
āļø Should You Do the Quest?
If you want a true challenge, avoid completing this quest before the Grand Champion fight. Without the emotional reveal, Agronak gro-Malog fights at full strengthāmaking it one of the toughest Arena battles in the game, especially at lower levels.
š® Either way, the rewards stay the same, but the journeyāand emotional impactāchanges based on your choice.
š§ Quick Recap
- Start the quest by speaking with the Gray Prince in the Arena.
- Travel to Crowhaven, defeat Lord Lovidicus, and retrieve his journal.
- Give the journal to Agronak to complete the quest (+3 skill reward).
- Complete Arena matches to earn your final title.
- Face the Gray Princeāwho wonāt fight back if the quest was completed.
- Claim your title, armor, gold, and meet the Adoring Fan.
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