Corvus Umbranox

"The Count went missing about ten years ago. No one knows what happened to him. Lady Millona rules County Anvil. Her Ladyship has no intention of remarrying."

- Maenlorn

 was the Count of Anvil before he went missing ten years ago due to the curse of the Gray Cowl of Nocturnal. Corvus Umbranox is the last known Gray Fox, Guildmaster of the Thieves Guild. He is also known as The Stranger when not wearing the cowl. Once the Thieves Guild questline is complete, he becomes Count of Anvil again.

Biography
The cowl of the Daedric Prince Nocturnal, is the reason for his alleged disappearance. The magic within the cloth hid his identity from everyone, even his wife, Countess Millona Umbranox.

The cowl became cursed when Emer Dareloth stole it from Nocturnal, becoming the first Gray Fox, and as a result whoever wears the cowl has their name stricken from history.

Taking Care of Lex
He forges a list of candidates for the new Guard Captain of Anvil, giving Hieronymus Lex a glowing recommendation, so Lex ends up leaving the Imperial City.

Turning a Blind Eye
The Gray Fox needs the Savilla's Stone from the Temple of the Ancestor Moths. He asks that no one outside the temple be killed, but those guarding the artifact inside are permitted to be killed, if necessary.

Arrow of Extrication
The Gray Fox wants the Hero to steal the Arrow of Extrication from Fathis Aren's room in Castle Bravil.

Boots of Springheel Jak
The Gray Fox wants the Hero to steal the Boots of Springheel Jak from a former thief who died 300 years ago. He knows that a descendant of Springheel Jak, Jakben, Earl of Imbel, lives in Imperial City.

The Ultimate Heist
Corvus convinces the Hero to steal an Elder Scroll from the library in the Imperial Palace. After this is done, he gives the Hero a ring and tells him to take it to Countess of Anvil. He then reveals himself in Castle Anvil as the Gray Fox. He says that the curse of the cowl has been lifted and people will be able to recognize him again. Renouncing his life of crime and becoming the Count of Anvil once more, he bestows the Cowl upon the Hero.