The Hunt

Quest Giver: Garan Marethi (and sometimes Fura Bloodmouth). This quest can occur more than once.

Garan Marethi (or Fura Bloodmouth) has learned the whereabouts of a troublesome Dawnguard member, usually traveling in the guise of a bard, pilgrim, or merchant. You’re ordered to track him down and dispose of him. However, discretion is important; the vampires don’t want to “stir the nest, just skin a rat.” If you ask more specifically for information, Garan (or Fura) spells it out so a troll could understand: Don’t get caught.

When you reach the settlement, seek out the Dawnguard in citizen’s clothing. You’re able to ask him or her a few questions, which confirms your suspicions (as does that shifty expression). However, killing the rat in cold blood won’t complete the quest and is seen as a crime. Instead, a spot of stealth is in order.

Sometimes, you can speak with your target and persuade or intimidate them into following you. Lead them somewhere out of the way, make sure you’re alone, and then quickly take them out in a single strike. This isn’t possible every time.

Alternately, you can leave whatever establishment (usually a tavern) you may have found the Dawnguard in, and wait for him or her to wander the settlement’s streets. Survey the area, or cast magic so you’re not seen. And then defeat the Dawnguard troublemaker without being spotted (this is easily achieved by crouching so you’re hidden and striking them with a ranged shot).

Quest Conclusion

Once the pretend citizen is a very real corpse, head back to Garan Marethi (or Fura Bloodmouth) inside Castle Volkihar. He (or she) is impressed (although less so if you were seen), and you’re given your reward.

• Leveled Weapon or Item
• Blood Potion (small chance)

Postquest Activities

You may now speak with any Castle Volkihar resident, asking whether they require help, and continue additional Faction Quests.