Isabella Flores
In the Canvas the Castle quest in Oblivion, you must investigate the theft of a painting for Countess Arriana Valga in Chorrol Castle. The player must find the culprit and retrieve the painting, which was a portrait of the Countess' late husband, Charrus Valga. The quest involves gathering evidence, looking for witnesses, and accusing the thief. If the player accuses Chanel, the real culprit, the Countess rewards the player with gems and level-dependent gold. If the player lies and says that neither suspect was guilty, Chanel rewards the player with a special painting worth 500 gold. This reward painting can be used as a decoration in the player's house.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Quest name | Canvas the Castle |
| Objective | Find the culprit who stole a painting |
| Suspects | Laythe Wavrick, Chanel, Orok Gro-Ghoth, Orgnolf, Bittneld the Curse-Bringer |
| Evidence | Paint-stained carpet in the dining room, paint supplies in Chanel's lectern, paint footprints on the carpet |
| Reward for accusing Chanel | Level-dependent gold, gems |
| Reward for not accusing anyone | A "special" Reward Painting worth 500 gold, some gems and level-dependent gold |
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What You'll Learn
Find the paint-stained carpet in the dining room
In the Canvas the Castle quest, you must investigate the theft of a painting for Countess Valga in Castle Chorrol. The painting stolen was a portrait of her late husband, Charrus Valga, and your task is to find the culprit and retrieve the painting.
To find the paint-stained carpet in the dining room, enter the dining hall of the castle. The paint stains are located on the carpet underneath the table. Look for odd colours on the carpet to find the icon to activate the stains. Once you've found the paint-stained carpet, collect it as evidence by activating the stained area.
After inspecting the carpet, continue the search by going to Chanel's room. You will find painting supplies in her lectern, which is located near her bed. With the paint-stained carpet and the painting supplies as evidence, you can now confront and accuse Chanel.
It is important to note that you must gather all three pieces of physical evidence before confronting the thief and advancing the quest. The three pieces of evidence include the paint-stained carpet, the painting supplies in Chanel's lectern, and the concealed painting in the West Tower. Make sure to raise Chanel's disposition to 70 or higher to find out her true intentions and uncover more of the story.
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Gather painting tools from Chanel's lectern
In the Canvas the Castle quest in Oblivion, you are tasked with investigating the theft of a painting. To do this, you must gather evidence and look for witnesses. One of the suspects is Chanel, the court mage, who is under curfew in the private quarters of the castle.
To gather the painting tools from Chanel's lectern, you must first find her room in the castle. Once you have located her room, look for the lectern near her bed. Inside the lectern, you will find the painting tools.
It is important to note that if you pick up the painting tools before finding the concealed painting in the West Tower, the quest will stop updating. Therefore, it is crucial to follow the correct sequence of events in the quest.
The painting tools found in Chanel's lectern, along with other pieces of evidence, provide substantial proof of her involvement in the theft of the painting. With this evidence in hand, you can make an accusation and progress further in the quest.
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Accuse Chanel, the court mage
In the "Canvas the Castle" quest in Oblivion, you are tasked with investigating the theft of a painting from Castle Chorrol. There are five suspects in total, including the court mage, Chanel, and the porter, Orgnolf Hairy-Legs.
To accuse Chanel, the court mage, you must first gather enough evidence to support your accusation. Chanel claims that on the night of the theft, she was in the courtyard taking star readings, then went to the dining hall, and finally to bed. However, there are some discrepancies in her story. Two other witnesses claim it was raining that night, contradicting Chanel's story about taking star readings. Additionally, there are paint stains and footprints in the dining room, as well as painting tools found in her lectern. These pieces of evidence suggest that Chanel may have been involved in the theft.
Before accusing Chanel, make sure you have built up enough trust with her and raised her disposition towards you. You can do this by bribing or persuading her. Once you have gathered enough evidence and raised her disposition to a minimum of 70, you can confront Chanel. She will reveal her love for the late Count Valga, whose portrait was stolen, and admit that she stole the painting out of jealousy. Chanel will then hand over the stolen painting.
At this point, you have a decision to make. You can choose to reveal Chanel's crime to the Countess, resulting in Chanel's banishment from Chorrol but earning you a substantial reward from the Countess. Or, you can lie to the Countess, claiming that neither of the main suspects is the culprit. If you choose the latter option, Chanel will give you a unique painting as a thank-you gift, but your reward from the Countess will be significantly smaller.
It's important to note that if you pick up the painting tools before finding the concealed painting in the west tower, the quest may not update properly. Additionally, if you return the painting to the Countess, a bug may prevent the painting from appearing in her bedroom as it should.
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Receive the reward painting from Chanel
In the Canvas the Castle quest in Oblivion, you are tasked with investigating the theft of a painting. To receive the reward painting from Chanel, follow these steps:
First, speak to Countess Valga in Castle Chorrol. She will inform you that a treasured painting of her late husband has been stolen, and she requests that you retrieve it and bring the culprit to justice. She will provide you with general locations to find the suspects and give you permission to enter the castle's restricted sections.
Next, gather evidence and interview the suspects. The two main suspects are Orgnolf, the porter, and Chanel, the court mage. You will find paint tools and a spilled paint stain in the dining room, which is connected to Chanel. You will also uncover a concealed painting in the west tower, where Chanel spends a lot of time.
After gathering enough evidence, confront Chanel with a high disposition (70+). She will admit to taking the painting, revealing her deep love for the Count and explaining that she was the portrait's original painter. Chanel will beg you to let her keep it.
Now, you have a choice to make. You can either report Chanel to the Countess or lie and say that neither suspect is guilty. If you choose to tell the truth, the Countess will reward you with a substantial amount of gold and jewels, and Chanel will be banished from Chorrol. However, if you lie and protect Chanel, the Countess will give you a smaller reward of gold, and Chanel will remain in the game.
If you choose to protect Chanel, return to her after three weeks, and she will give you the Reward Painting, a painting of the Chorrol Town Centre worth 500 gold. This painting is not the stolen portrait but a new picture that can be sold or used as a decoration in your house.
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Display the painting in your house
In the Canvas the Castle quest, you can choose to either tell the truth about who stole the painting or lie and say that neither suspect was guilty. If you choose to lie, the Countess will reward you with a small amount of gold, and Chanel will promise to give you a "special painting" in three weeks.
Return to Chanel in three weeks, and she will give you the Reward Painting, a painting of Chorrol Town Centre worth 500 gold. This Reward Painting is a new picture, not the portrait that was originally stolen. It doesn't have any special function, but it can be a fine decoration for your house.
Once dropped, the painting will appear as a large picture sitting on an easel on the floor. You can place it in any of your houses in Oblivion.
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