Oblivion:Gilen Norvalo

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Gilen Norvalo (RefID: 0001E073)
Home City	Imperial City, Temple District
House	Gilen Norvalo's House
Race	Dark Elf	Gender	Male
Level	PC+0	Class	Commoner
RefID	0001E073	BaseID	0001D24E
Other Information
Health	43 + (5+1.8)x(PC-1), PC=5-28
Magicka	100 + 3.5x(PC-1) (max=250)
Responsibility	75	Aggression	5
Faction(s)	Order of the Virtuous Blood 0M(Brother ); IC Citizens; Gilen Norvalo's House

Gilen Norvalo

Gilen Norvalo is a Dark Elf commoner who lives in the northwestern housing complex of the Imperial City's Temple District with his wife, Ralsa. He a member of the Order of the Virtuous Blood, and spends most evenings at the Order's sanctuary in the basement of Seridur's house. If killed, his corpse never disappears.

Before the related quest starts, he will be found along with Grey-Throat wandering around the basement of Seridur's house all day long.

He wears middle-class attire that includes a burgundy linen shirt with matching linens and a pair of thick cowhide shoes. Gilen holds a copy of Provinces of Tamriel, his house key and a small amount of gold.

Related Quests

• Order of the Virtuous Blood: You are asked to help kill a vampire.

Quest-Related Events

Once your fame reaches five, his wife Ralsa will come running up to you if you pass through the Temple District and ask:

"Pardon me. I'm sorry to trouble you, but I was sent to ask for your help."

I'm sorry, and you are?

"Where are my manners? I'm Ralsa Norvalo. My husband, Gilen, has requested that I find you and ask if you'd assist him."

Sure, how can I help?

"Normally, I wouldn't approach a total stranger like this, but Gilen seemed so insistent. Please, forgive my audacity..."

It's alright, Ralsa. Continue.

"Thank you. Gilen always tends to exaggerate, but in this case he sounded earnest which worries me a bit... He said to tell you that the matter he needs help with is of the utmost importance to the citizens of the Imperial City. You're to meet him at Seridur's house which is located in the Temple District. He said all will be explained when you get there."

She will leave conversation by saying:

"Gilen and his silly games..."

If you try to speak to him before Seridur has filled you in with the details, he will decline conversation by saying

"You must speak with Seridur first."

Seridur will tell you about the Order's mission to kill vampires and task you with tracking down Roland Jenseric. He also directs you to Gilen:

"Vampires are nasty creatures. They drink the blood of others to conceal their true nature. Such trickery makes them difficult to find. You may ask Gilen Norvalo or Grey-Throat about these creatures as well. They've learned much.".

Sure enough Gilen will say:

"Hello again, fellow vampire hunter."

"My knowledge is at your disposal."

Roland Jenseric

"Roland was always a quiet man. It was only recently he'd met that young lady. Poor girl. We must avenge her death."

Vampire

"It's said that the bite of a vampire has the chance of infecting the victim. If this occurs, they'll become a vampire in a few days. Be cautious."

He'll give you one last piece of advice in his farewell, warning you that:

"Vampires are clever, so watch your back."

Speaking to his wife about vampires now will elicit a sarcastic reply:

"Vampires? Hahaha! You have been speaking to Gilen. That silly old man keeps reading books about those creatures. I hope he hasn't gotten you wrapped up in some foolish errand."

Once you've searched Roland's house, Seridur will tell you:

"I believe that Grey-Throat and Gilen may have more information for you regarding these creatures."

If you speak to Gilen, he'll reveal a few doubts:

Roland Jenseric

"Odd. A cabin is an unusual hideout for a vampire. They prefer dank caves and the like. Much darker and no need to block out windows."

Vampire

"I've learned some more information. Vampires are immune to paralysis spells and common diseases. I hope that helps in some way."

At this point, Gilen will commence a more varied schedule. He will now start heading back home from the Order's headquarters at 2am, though due to a bug he doesn't sleep at all and instead spends the next eight hours pacing around the ground floor of his house. At 10am he enjoys a two-hour breakfast and then relaxes in his house until 7pm, when he will head to the next Order meeting. At the meeting, he will use his time to either ponder the Order's next move, or sit down to read one of the numerous available books. He will continue this routine whatever the quest's outcome.

Should you decide to kill Roland and speak to him before informing Seridur, Gilen will redirect you:

"You should speak to Seridur first. He has your reward."

Afterwards he will reflect:

"How can I help?"

Roland Jenseric

"I never would have guessed that Roland was a vampire. I could have sworn I saw him walk in daylight."

However, if you choose to believe Roland over Seridur, Roland will direct you to speak to Gilen once again:

"I know about Seridur and his 'secret order.' What better way for a vampire to hide than to pretend he hunts them? You may want to speak to Phintias at the First Edition bookshop in the Market District of the city. I know he goes there occasionally. I doubt that he's told Gilen and Grey-Throat anything, but you could always try."

If you lie to Seridur about Roland not being home, Gilen for his part will add:

Roland Jenseric

"I knew it. Like I said before, a vampire wouldn't hide in a cabin. It'd be more like a cave or some other dank place."

Regardless of whether you lie or not, he will also have the following to say:

Seridur

"Seridur? He founded this group a few years ago. I was impressed with his knowledge of vampires. When we decided to make the group official, Seridur offered his basement as our headquarters. Quite nice, isn't it?"

Vampire

"Normal weapons won't harm a vampire, they must be enchanted. Make sure you're equipped with such an item."

After speaking with Phintias and learning about Memorial Cave, Gilen will mention something strange about Seridur:

Seridur

"Oh, I believe he left a message with Grey-Throat. Something about not being here for a few days?"

When you find Seridur deep in Memorial Cave, part of his monologue will include threats against Gilen (as well as Grey-Throat and Roland):

"After I'm through with you, I'll find Roland and finish what I started. I knew hiring you was a mistake, but I had to keep up appearances. The damn "Order" insisted we get you into the picture. I think after I'm done with Roland, Gilen and Grey-Throat will have to be dealt with."

After you slay Seridur is and tell Roland, Gilen will apologize:

"Please forgive my ignorance. Had we known about Seridur, we'd never have put you in harm's way."

Seridur

"I'm astounded that the very thing we decided to fight turned out to be in our midst."

Roland Jenseric

"The Order welcomes him."

Vampire

"I'm afraid there isn't much more I can tell you. Perhaps one of our books can answer any more questions you may have?"

Roland himself will also be ready to speak with you, mentioning Gilen's intense participation in the rebuilding of the Order:

"It's so good to see you again. I've spent a good deal of time speaking with Gilen and Grey-Throat. They agree that the Order should live on."

After your honorary induction to the Order of the Virtuous Blood, Gilen will greet you with:

"Hello again, brother/sister."

"Yes, sister/brother?"

Roland Jenseric

"He's a fine man, and an honored brother."

Should Grey-Throat die and the quest fail, he will only say:

"I've more important things to do than chat with you right now."

Unused Dialogue

Gilen has an unused line if you'd approached him before the related quest, but his AI package prevents you from hearing it:

"Nice to meet you."

Bugs

• Gilen's sleep package's location is set to the ground floor of his house. As there is no bed there, he never sleeps.
  • The Unofficial Oblivion Patch, version 3.4.0, fixes this bug.