The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has a vast number of quests, most of which are related to the guilds that players can join early on. Some of the quests, however, focus on exploring a dungeons or even acquiring your very own house in a designated city. Where Spirits Have Lease is a quest that starts in Anvil, and players need to complete it to acquire the Staff of Flame, an enchanted two-handed staff capable of dealing fire damage to the target with 500 charges once players pick it up.
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This guide includes a detailed walkthrough on the quest as well as what players have to do in order to acquire a Manor and the Staff of Flame in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.
Where Spirits Have Lease Quest Walkthrough in Oblivion Remastered
How To Start Spirits Have Lease Quest in Oblivion Remastered
To start off the quest, you need to fast travel to the Anvil Main Gate. From the gate, head west, going across the street until you reach the Count's Arms on your right side. Enter the building and look around for Velwyn Benirus; he might be sitting in one of the chairs or standing next to the door in the far left corner. He will tell you about a Manor he is selling in Anvil that you can purchase from him for 5000 Gold. Upon giving him the money, you will get the Benirus Manor Key and the Deed to Benirus Manor.
With the key in your possession, head outside the building and east towards the marker. You will soon come upon the Benirus Manor. Head inside the building and go up the stairs to find your bedroom. Sleep on the bed for an hour, after which you will be interrupted by three Ghosts, two of them inside the room and one near the stairs. Deal with them and head back to the first room as you enter the Manor. Here, you will find a Skeletal Hand and Scrap from Lorgren's Diary.
Head back to the Count's Arms and talk to Wilbur about Velwyn Benirus. He will tell you that Velwyn can be found in the Imperial City, and you must fast travel to the Elven District and follow the marker to go inside the King and Queen Tavern. Talk to Velwyn, and after your conversation with him, he will tell you to meet him back at the Count's Arms in Anvil. Find him inside the building and tell him you are ready to go to the Manor.
Where to Find Staff of Flame in Oblivion Remastered
Follow Velwyn Benirus as he makes his way slowly to the Manor. Head inside the Manor, and here you will have to deal with a few ghosts before going to the Basement. Here, you will find more ghosts to kill before Velwyn opens the secret door. Interact with the Altar, and Lorgren will tell you to touch the skeleton while carrying the Bony Hand, which you picked up earlier. After that, Lorgren Benirus will spawn, and upon defeating it, you can find the
Staff of Fire next to its body.
Head back through the secret door and meet Velwyn in the Count's Arms. This will complete the quest, and the house will be completely renovated.
You can use this as your house and a means of storing items throughout your journey.
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- Released
- April 22, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Sexual Themes, Violence
- Publisher(s)
- Bethesda






- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Genre(s)
- Action, RPG, Open-World, Adventure