Summary

  • The Adoring Fan in Oblivion Remastered can access Dreamworld, surprising players.
  • The NPC seems immortal and can enter Dreamworld without a Dream Amulet.
  • Other NPCs like Lucien Lachance and Audens Avidius have also appeared in the Dreamworld.

One player recently discovered the Adoring Fan in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered can reach Dreamworld, an in-game area that most NPCs can't access. The return of the popular companion character in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered has left many first-timers bewildered, but one trick up his sleeve is shocking even some long-time Oblivion players.

Nearly 20 years after his original appearance, players can once again find the Adoring Fan in Oblivion Remastered and recruit him as a companion. As in the original Oblivion, players will have to complete all 21 fights in the Imperial City Arena to recruit him, and while the plucky Bosmer is not of much use as a follower aside from holding a torch, he is functionally immortal, enthusiastically returning to the player's side a few in-game days after each of his apparent deaths.

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But that's not the only trick up his sleeve. As discovered recently by one player, who goes by the Reddit handle Only_Upwards, the Adoring Fan can also enter Dreamworld under the right circumstances, showing he has a skill that most NPCs can't match. Players working their way through Oblivion Remastered's Mages Guild questline will be given a Dreamworld Amulet in Bravil and will use it to rescue fellow mage Henantier, who is trapped in a realm within his own nightmare. As a screenshot attached to the post shows, the Adoring Fan is somehow able to break into Dreamworld to reunite with his master postmortem, even if he doesn't seem to be in possession of his own amulet.

Oblivion Remastered's Adoring Fan Can Pierce the Veil of Dreams

While some players feel the Adoring Fan's ability is simply a programming error, others view it as a supernatural ability, and it seems he's not the only NPC to possess it. Players have also noted that Oblivion's Lucien Lachance, the Speaker of the Black Hand for the Dark Brotherhood, has also popped up unexpectedly while they have been exploring inside Henantier's dreams. Lachance is scripted to eerily appear at the foot of the player character's bed after the player wakes following their first murder, and multiple players have reported that he, like the Adoring Fan, doesn't seem to be hindered from entering Dreamworld to deliver his introductory evil monologue.

One last character who seems to possess this peculiar ability is Audens Avidius, the corrupt Imperial Watch captain that players can bring to justice through the Imperial Corruption quest. After Avidius is knocked down a peg, he too will stalk the player, seeking revenge, and it seems the depth of his hatred is so great that it can break through into Dreamworld as well.

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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
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Top Critic Avg: 82 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
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Released
April 22, 2025
ESRB
Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Sexual Themes, Violence
Developer(s)
Virtuos, Bethesda
Publisher(s)
Bethesda
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered modernizes the 2006 Game of the Year with all new stunning visuals and refined gameplay. Explore the vast landscape of Cyrodiil like never before and stop the forces of Oblivion from overtaking the land in one of the greatest RPGs ever from the award-winning Bethesda Game Studios.

Rediscover Cyrodiil
Journey through the rich world of Tamriel and battle across the planes of Oblivion where handcrafted details have been meticulously recreated to ensure each moment of exploration is awe-inspiring.   

Navigate Your Own Story
From the noble warrior to the sinister assassin, wizened sorcerer, or scrappy blacksmith, forge your path and play the way you want.     

Experience an Epic Adventure
Step inside a universe bursting with captivating stories and encounter an unforgettable cast of characters. Master swordcraft and wield powerful magic as you fight to save Tamriel from the Daedric invasion.  

The Complete Story  
Experience everything Oblivion has to offer with previously released story expansions Shivering Isles, Knights of the Nine, and additional downloadable content included in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.

Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Franchise
The Elder Scrolls
Number of Players
Single-player
Steam Deck Compatibility
Verified
PC Release Date
April 22, 2025
Xbox Series X|S Release Date
April 22, 2025
PS5 Release Date
April 22, 2025
OpenCritic Rating
Strong
X|S Optimized
Yes
File Size Xbox Series
123.2 GB