Skingrad ( Oblivion ) Skingrad is a large city located southwest of Imperial City on the Gold Road . The city is divided into two sections : North and South . It is separated by a huge trench running through the city . The city is noted for its wealth and prosperity , making it one of the nicest in Cyrodiil . The surrounding land is lush and flat , with lots of vegetation , which make it ideal for farms and vineyards . Background . Before Kvatch was destroyed , Skingrad was likely the third largest city in Cyrodiil . Afterward , it seems to be the second . In addition to its size , most of the people of Skingrad appear to be very wealthy , many with large houses . However , on the chapel side , a number of people live in run down homes . The city castle rests on a hill above the rest of the city . Skingrad and Anvil are the only two cities in Cyrodiil with the castle outside of the cities walls . Most of the city can be viewed from the bridge . Skingrad has a number of vampires in the vicinity . This would likely explain the garlic clusters ( which are present in nearly every building ) . Unknown to the citizens , the Count is a vampire himself . Quests . Quests which start in Skingrad : Description . Skingrad County is famous for its wines , tomatoes , and cheeses . Skingrad is one of the cleanest , safest , and most prosperous towns in Cyrodiil . Located in the heart of the West Weald highlands , Skingrad is the gem of Old Colovia , and a model of the Colovian virtues of independence , hard work , and tough - mindedness . Skingrad is a model of a well run , orderly county . Crime , gambling , and public drunkenness are almost unknown , and its wines and cheeses command high prices all over Tamriel . The city reportedly has a vampire problem and has garlic clusters to ward off the vampires . Count and Countess . Janus Hassildor , the Count of Skingrad , resides in the Castle of Skingrad , but unlike the other Counts and Countesses , he is a vampire , which would explain why citizens " do not see him during the day or in the morning . " He and his wife were accidently infected with the disease . The Hero , then a vampire , found a cure for vampirism and as a reward for discovering it the Count gave them a bottle of the cure . Janus Hassildor , Count Skingrad , has ruled Skingrad for many years , and is known by reputation to be a powerful wizard . He is a very private man , and neglects his chapel devotions to the Nine Divines . He is widely honored and respected by his people , and under his rule , Skingrad is a considered of a well run , orderly county . Skingrad is the only city in Cyrodiil without a Court Wizard . Layout . Skingrad has three districts : the Castle , Hightown , and Chapel . A low road runs east - west under the wall and bridges of the upper town . The Guilds and West Weald Inn are in the west of Hightown , while many shops and upper class residences are arranged along a street in the north . The southern half of the town includes the chapel at its east end , with Skingrad ' s other lodgings , The Two Sisters Lordge , on a street in the center , with other residences , modest and mean , scattered through the rest of the district . Gates and bridges cross the low road to connect Hightown and Chapel in several places . Castle Skingrad is completely separate from the town , standing on a high prominence to the southeast . A road from the town ' s east gate leads from town to castle . Lodging and dining . There are two inns in Skingrad . One , The Two Sisters Lodge , is owned by two Orcs . The inn is clean and well - ordered , and is troubled by neither riot or public drunkenness . The other inn is run by a pleasant Imperial woman . Neither of these proprietors are to be seen in the Great Chapel of Julianos . To purchase a batch of Skingrad ' s famous sweet rolls go to the Chapel District to Salmo the Baker ' s House . Outside of the town there are two vineyards , Tamika ' s and the Surilie Brothers , where they make the best wines in all of Tamriel . Guilds . The Mages Guild here is no different than it is in other places , but the Fighters Guild makes a specialty of goblin hunting , which is a great service to the travelers in the West Weald . The Fighters Guild members give the Hero locations on goblin dungeons as well as tips for killing them .