Online:Quartermaster Oblan

Quartermaster Oblan is a Khajiit quartermaster of The Prowler, a ship in Khenarthi's Roost. His family is apparently full of smugglers. 
 

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Dialogue
If he is spoken to before you have started helping the Broadhead Marine squad, he will be more concerned with other matters.
:''"Cabbage, salted pork, rum … dear gods, the Prowler will smell like a flux-riddled mammoth if we can't improve her stores."''

Cast Adrift
You approach him to ask for help for Sergeant Firion's squad. He isn't exactly eager to help.
:''"You aren't a slick-arsed Sea Viper or a cabbage-mouthed castaway. State your business with the crew of the Prowler." 
Alternatively:
:"What luck! The Prowler was untouched by the hurricane. Then, as we sailed past these shoals, a storm came out of nowhere and beached us! Wait, what are you doing here?"
:A Dominion marine was killed in a nearby cave.
:"The hurricane killed hundreds of marines. Why does it matter if one of them died in a cave?"
:He was murdered in some kind of ritual. His squad needs reinforcements.
:"Oh. Well, the Prowler is like a hen in a wolf den until she's seaworthy again. Maybe your marines can prove they're more than two-legged cargo in shiny armor. If they pitch in, I'll consider reinforcements. They up for it, or are they all talk?"
If some of the marines did not receive their glow juice:
:Some are injured, but I'm sure they'll help where they can.
:"Stubbed their toes, eh? Never understand why they fight in sandals. Until the leaks are patched, our hold will take on water. Oh, and our helmsman's wheel cracked in the storm. Locate a replacement in the wreckage and I'll have a sailor pick it up."
:I'll see if they can find the helmsman's wheel and patch the ship.
If you healed every marine successfully:
:I'm sure they'll help where they can.
:"And I'm sure they'll be as useful as they were in the hurricane. Should they care to prove otherwise, they're welcome to do actual work patching leaks in the Prowler's hold. Maybe they can locate a replacement helmsman's wheel in all this wreckage."
:I'll see if they can find the helmsman's wheel and patch the ship.'''
In both cases, he'll finish with:
:''"Oh, and our sun-sighter! It must have fallen overboard when we beached. Our lookout saw those skink-fingered pirates make off with it. You'll have to get the sun-sighter back, any way you can."
:I have a few questions.
:"Sure, talking's easier than working. Well? Ask."
::Who are the Sea Vipers?
:::"Barnacles on the arse. They're all Sea Elves—"Maormer," they call themselves. Nothing more than pirates, if you ask me. Some say they have a connection to the water itself, but it's a lie. Anyone can learn weather magic like they do."
::What's a sun-sighter?
:::"Captain Jimila uses it to navigate. I could tell you how the sun and stars show the ship's exact position, but none of it matters while it's in the Sea Vipers' hands."
::Tell me about the Prowler.'
::"The pride of the Long Coast. We'll sail for the Dominion as long as they pay us to raid enemy shipping."
:::Are you pirates?
::::"Jone and Jode, don't let the captain hear you say that. Pirates steal and pillage for themselves. We're privateers, so we do it for whoever pays us. A crucial distinction!"
:::Who is in charge of the Prowler?
::::"Captain Jimila took over the Prowler a few years ago. She's smart, cunning, and deadly dangerous when provoked. She's also luckier than anyone I served. Every ship in the fleet smashed to flinders on Khenarthi's Roost. Every ship but the Prowler."

Once you have recovered the required items, either by yourself or with assistance from the squad, he will allow the squad aboard.
:"That was fast. All right, there's room on the Prowler for your marine friends, as long as they work for their meals."
:You promised reinforcements.
:"I said I'd consider it. Captain Jimila is the only one who can make that call."
:Then what does your captain say?
:"Something you'll want to hear. You just made the Prowler seaworthy, and Captain Jimila always pays her debts. Go, talk to her. She only bites if you give her good reason."''

After you have heard Mastengwe's story:
:"The Sea Vipers are prowling around the beach, stealing our supplies. Do you know how hard we worked to liberate those crates from Covenant sloops? Stinking fish-Elves."

When you return from stopping the storm ritual, Oblan will admit the Broadhead Marines can pull their weight.
:''"Your marine friends helped with repairs and protected our sailors from a Sea Viper ambush. Don't know their thoughts on privateers, but I wouldn't turn them away if they decide to sign on."

After you have spoken with the Captain, he will be more optimistic "Thanks to you, we'll be able to float the Prowler off this beach at the next high tide."''

The Tempest Unleashed
After you have stopped the Maormer's blood ritual, he will be beside Captain Jimila on the shore at Cat's Eye Quay. If spoken Oblan will have a cynical outlook on the new alliance.
:''"Khenarthi's Roost seems happy to join the Dominion now, but it won't last. I give it less than a year   they forget what happened here."

Vulkhel Guard
When you arrive in Vulkhel Guard, he will be annoyed by the delays.
:"Looks like we won't be putting into Haven anytime soon. I don't know how we're going to keep our schedule."

A Little on the Side
thumb|right|Oblan at the Haven docks
Speaking to him before the quest:
:"Ah, a friendly face … but now isn't the time for idle chatting. I've got a little business to take care of. Can I see you later, perhaps at the inn?"
Khezuli asks you to deliver something to her contact, who turns out to be the quartermaster.
:"Oh, hello. Guess I should've expected to see you around. Not that it isn't good to see you, but …. Why are you here, exactly?"
:I have something for you.
:"Well, you're full of surprises! You weren't followed here, were you? No, no, never mind, I'm sure everything's fine. Thank you for delivering this! Good for the crew's morale."

After you complete the delivery.
:"Well, I'd best get back to the Prowler. I expect the Captain Jimila will want all hands on deck. Needn't bother her with this business, right? Right, right."
Speaking to him after the Jackdaws are routed:
:"Pirates routed, delivery made, and you of all people to do it! Strange times, my friend. I think I'll stretch my legs before heading back to the Prowler. The rest of the crew can handle repairs, for once!"''
He is the author of a note related to the quest.

Grahtwood
After arriving in Haven on board the Prowler with Captain Jimila, you'll hear the quartermaster barking out notices and commands:
:Quartermaster Oblan :  "All clear, captain! No more of them aft!"
:Quartermaster Oblan :  ''"No enemies in range, captain, but we're taking on water!"
:Quartermaster Oblan :  "Prowler's clear, captain, but we need to lay up!"
:Quartermaster Oblan :  "She's taking on water, captain! Crew to the pumps!"
:Quartermaster Oblan :  "Deck's clear, captain. There's still fighting in the hold!"''

Speak to him and he'll say:
:''"Good thing the captain spotted pirates on our approach. If she hadn't turned us when she did, we'd be decorating the bottom of the bay."

Later you can find him on the beach west of Haven:
:"Ah, a friendly face … but now isn't the time for idle chatting. I've got a little business to take care of. Can I see you later, perhaps at the inn?"''

Just outside Serpent's Grotto, you'll find the quartermaster with Major Cirenwe and a captive Maormer, Larnil:
:"Little Elf thought he could get away from Oblan. He was wrong."