Oblivion:Empty Mine

Notes
This mine contains 17 Cairn Bolete plants and 30 Wisp Stalk plants.
Contrary to its name, Empty Mine is not empty.

 

Exterior

The exterior is located at coordinates: Tamriel 18, 13
This location's map marker (M on map) is named Empty Mine (editor name EmptyMineMapMarker).  The entrance door is N of the marker, 40 feet away.
0-2 Goblins are near the entrance
1 Wilderness Creature (Plains variety) is near the entrance

 
Zone 1:
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The name of this mine is quite misleading as a huge amount of goblins patrol the narrow tunnels. However, due to the huge amount of minor treasure, exploring the whole cave is worthwhile. Immediately after entering, beware of the Tripwire at F, triggering three Swinging Maces (E). Explore the eastern path at the intersection for a silver vein and a locked chest guarded by two opponents, then return to the intersection and step over the Dead Goblin at G. An iron helmet, shield, and shortsword can be found shortly after passing by the goblin near the skeleton of a fallen explorer. The path to the exit will net you two minor loot chests, five silver veins and five aggressive goblins. Be sure not to miss the chest behind the woodwork in the southern corner of the last room. When all is said and done, locate door C and enter Empty Mine Tunnels. 

Occupants:
7 Goblin Enemies (each 80% probability Goblin, 13% Rat, 7% Mud Crab)
Treasure:
3 Chests 02 (1 locked)
6 Silver Veins (non-respawning)
The other following items will always be found: 1 Iron Helmet, 1 Iron Shield, and 1 Iron Shortsword
The following plants will always be found: 2 Wisp Stalk plants
Traps:
3 Swinging Mace traps at location E on map
1 Tripwire trigger at F
Doors and Gates:
There are two doors in/out of this zone
1 door (at Out) leads outside
1 door (at C) leads to the zone Empty Mine Tunnels
Other:
1 Dead Goblin (may carry a lockpick) at location G on map

 
Zone 2:
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Empty Mine Tunnels is less linear than the previous zone, but contains much more treasure. When entering from door C, claim the contents from the chest in the first room then backtrack a bit and head north and follow the tunnel until you reach an intersection. Head right, past the two rats in the pen, and open the wood door for a fight against two enemies and a locked chest behind the woodworks. Proceed to the northernmost room and claim the potions from the chest then backtrack to the intersection near the rat pen and head south. Make sure to loot the chest on the east just after passing the intersection. The last room contains three silver veins and two enemies guarding a minor loot chest. Finally, locate door D and enter the third zone, Empty Mine Lair. 

Occupants:
7 Goblin Enemies (each 80% probability Goblin, 13% Rat, 7% Mud Crab)
2 Rats
Treasure:
1 Chest 01
3 Chests 02 (2 locked)
1 Chest 03
1 Chest 04
3 Silver Veins (non-respawning)
The following plants will always be found: 3 Cairn Bolete plants and 2 Wisp Stalk plants
Doors and Gates:
There are two doors in/out of this zone
1 door (at C) leads to the zone Empty Mine
1 door (at D) leads to the zone Empty Mine Lair

 

Zone 3:
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Door D opens up to a large room with several rats crawling around and a giant bonfire in the middle; turn right to loot a chest near the door then jump down to the bonfire and claim some potions from the chest. Climb back up in order to reach a third chest located in the southeastern corner. From this room, two tunnels lead to dead ends. The southern tunnel will net you a silver vein and access to a locked chest guarded by two foes. The western tunnel is well-guarded and leads to three silver veins and three chests, the northernmost locked. When you are done, head back to the large room and return to Empty Mine Tunnels through door D.

Occupants:
9 Goblin Enemies (each 80% probability Goblin, 13% Rat, 7% Mud Crab)
Treasure:
4 Chests 02 (2 locked)
2 Chests 03
1 Chest 04
4 Silver Veins (non-respawning)
The following plants will always be found: 14 Cairn Bolete plants and 26 Wisp Stalk plants
Doors and Gates:
There is one door (at D) in/out of this zone, leading to the zone Empty Mine Tunnels