How to Get the Sanguine Rose – Sanguine’s Shrine Quest Guide in Oblivion Remastered

by Sacheen · April 25, 2025

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered

Want to earn the chaotic Sanguine Rose staff in Oblivion Remastered? Here’s a complete step-by-step guide to finishing Sanguine’s shrine quest and surviving the Countess’ wild party in Leyawiin.

How to Get Sanguine Rose (Sanguine’s Shrine Quest) in Oblivion Remastered

Sanguine, the Daedric Prince of debauchery, parties, and pure chaos, has a very unique task for would-be champions.

If you’re brave enough to spread a little magical mayhem at a noble dinner party, then the Sanguine Rose—one of the most iconic Daedric Artifacts—is yours for the taking.

Here’s your full step-by-step walkthrough for how to start the quest, crash the Countess’ party, cast Stark Reality, and escape with your dignity (and gear) intact.

🏛️ Where to Find Sanguine’s Shrine

Location: North of Skingrad, just before The Imperial Reserve on the map.
Requirement: Be at Level 8 or higher to start the quest.
Offering Needed: A bottle of Cyrodilic Brandy
- You can grab one from The Main Ingredient in the Imperial City’s Market District for about 130 Gold.

Once you place the brandy on Sanguine’s altar, speak to him to get your quest: sneak into Castle Leyawiin and cast Stark Reality on the Countess and her party guests.

🕺 How to Get Into the Party

You’ve got two options to gain access to the Countess’ party:

Option 1: Dress the Part

Buy a Blue Velvet Outfit from Divine Elegance (Imperial City Market District).
Wear only the outfit (no armor, weapons, or shields). Jewelry is fine.
Talk to the Leyawiin Guard at the castle door between 6 PM and midnight.
You’ll be let in for looking fancy enough to fit in.

Option 2: Charm Your Way In

Talk to the same guard between 6 PM and midnight.
Use the Persuasion mini-game or bribes to raise his Disposition to 70+.
He’ll warm up and let you inside the party.

💾 Pro tip: Save your game before going in—this party gets messy.

🎭 How to Use the Stark Reality Spell

Once inside the party:

Find Countess Alessia Caro (she’s usually at the head of the dining table, wearing a green dress).
Open your Magic tab and equip Stark Reality from your Target Spells.
Cast the spell on the Countess.

What happens next:

Everyone loses their clothes (yes, seriously).
All guests—including you—lose your gear and gold.
Guests become hostile, and the spell’s 1 HP damage counts as an assault.

🏃 How to Escape the Chaos

After casting Stark Reality, you’ve got two options:

Option 1: Run for It

Exit the party room and take a hard right to leave the castle.
Keep running out of Leyawiin while dodging guards.
Not recommended—enemy AI is relentless, and without your gear, you’re an easy target.

Option 2: Surrender

Let the guards arrest you.
You’ll be sent to jail, lose a point in a random skill, and wake up in your cell.
This is the cleanest and safest way to wrap things up and move on.