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Sleeping on the Job is a quest available in The Elder Scrolls Online. The Vestige assists Commander Yjarnn with the menial task of retrieving one of his guardsmen, but soon discovers there is more to the situation than meets the eye.

Background[]

Something is definitely happening at Fort Amol. Groups of high-ranking Nords, Argonians, and Dark Elves are on hand, and the guards are turning travelers away from the inn. I should try to figure out what's going on.

Objectives[]

  1. Talk to Commander Yjarnn
  2. Find Sentry Thod
  3. Find Commander Yjarnn
  4. Look for Commander Yjarnn at the Guard House
  5. Talk to Lord Vurlop
  6. Follow Commander Yjarnn
  7. Search Marla's House
  8. Talk to Hloenor Chill-Owl

Walkthrough[]

Upon nearing Fort Amol, the Vestige will encounter Hokurek, a guard, trying to disperse a group of Dunmer travelers looking to enter the fort's inn. He will tell them King Jorunn and the Ebonheart Pact leaders are meeting at the fort, and the inn is completely full. When pressing him for information, he will direct the Vestige to Commander Yjarnn, who should have a better idea of what is going on. Commander Yjarnn will tell them the following.

Sleeping on the Job 2

"Where's that lazy skeever? I'm going to kill... What do you want? Someone steal your gold pouch or something?"

I'm wondering what's going on in town. "What's it matter to you? Have business with the King, do you? Then stand in line with the rest of the peasants. Seems like every alley-rat decided to show up and whine about something when they heard the King was coming. But he's not here for that."
Then what's he here for? "The King shows up with his honor guard and all the pact officials, clearly up to something important, and you just expect me to tell you what that is? Did you always get milk when you whined for it as a baby? Be off, I need to find one of my guards."
Are you missing a guard? "You're going to stick your nose into this no matter what I say, aren't you? Fine. Thod decided to have a drink with the Prince's entourage last night. Haven't seen him since. Probably passed out somewhere, but I can't be too careful right now."

If I find Thod for you, will you tell me what the King is meeting about? "I just want this all to be over. We're not used to dealing with so many different groups all in one place. All right. Find Thod and I might let some information slip. We'll leave it at that."

As Thod was last seen near the King's tents drinking with the Prince's entourage, the Vestige must head there to find information of his whereabouts. A Dunmer named Odrasa Saram will reveal Thod tried to drink as much as Thane Jeggi Gap-Tooth, but couldn't keep up and wandered towards the river, where he probably still is. Whatever he was drinking smelled foul and she thinks it was of Argonian origin. Heading towards the river will reveal a path of empty bottles that will eventually lead the Vestige to a passed out Thod. He appears to be soundly asleep, and will not wake up. The Vestige has the option to steal the guard's uniform, which will be practical for later use. When returning to inform Captain Yjarnn of Thod's location, he is nowhere to be found. Instead, the Vestige must speak to Hloenor Chill-Owl, who informs them Thod and the captain just headed to the barracks and he is likely going receive and earful. When the Vestige informs her they have just left Thod, she insists they must have mistaken them for another guard and advises them to head for the barracks on the west side of town to catch up to the captain and Thod.

Sleeping on the Job 3

The impostor Marla ambushes the Vestige.

Once there, the Vestige witnesses Captain Yjarnn speaking to a noble named Lord Vurlop, who both seem frustrated and on-edge. Lord Vurlop introduces himself to the Vestige and explains that he's suspicious of Captain Yjarnn's behavior, but because he can't toss around accusations without evidence, he asks the Vestige to shadow Captain Yjarnn to determine if his suspicions are justified. Trailing the captain will reveal a strange meeting with a woman named Marla, who has a house in town. The Vestige must search her house to determine the nature of this meeting. Upon entering the house, it is littered with corpses and an alchemy report reveals Stormfist Clan conspirators have been poisoning the local soldiers and using illusion magic to steal their identities, under orders from Fildgor Orcthane. After reading the alchemy report, Marla will appear and attack the Vestige. When she is close to defeat, she will return to her true identity as a Stormfist assassin.

The Vestige must return to Hloenor to inform her of the Stormfist impostors. She is, however, still doubtful but after the Vestige insists she visits Marla's house to confirm their story, she will reluctantly give in and reward them.

Reward[]

Journal[]

Journal Entry
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  • Objective: Talk to Commander Yjarnn
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  • Objective: Find Sentry Thod
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  • Objective: Find Commander Yjarnn
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  • Objective: Look for Commander Yjarnn at the Guard House
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  • Objective: Talk to Lord Vurlop
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  • Objective: Follow Commander Yjarnn
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  • Objective: Search Marla's House
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  • Objective: Talk to Hloenor Chill-Owl
  • Quest complete

Trivia[]

  • This quest starts the Fort Amol objective.

Appearances[]

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