The quest A Matter of Honor is part of the Dark Brotherhood questline in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. This quest follows Final Justice and precedes The Coldest Sleep. Your goal is to eliminate Alval Uvani, a dark elf traveling merchant who specializes in destruction magic.

Quest Start

After completing the previous task, you need to head to the Dark Brotherhood sanctuary where you'll receive further instructions. Alval Uvani is a traveling merchant, and his schedule is quite varied. He visits several cities in Cyrodiil, including Bravil, Skingrad, Bruma, and Leyawiin. A particularly good time to carry out the quest is on Sundas, when Alval is at home in Leyawiin. This allows you to complete the task without drawing unnecessary attention.

How to Find Alval Uvani

Alval Uvani follows a set route and is in specific locations throughout the week. This allows you to plan your approach and choose the best moment to eliminate him. In Leyawiin, he is usually at his house, which is the ideal time to carry out the assassination.

Alval Uvani's schedule:

• Bravil - Lonely Suitor Lodge from Morndas night to Tirdas.
• Skingrad - West Weald Inn from Middas night to Tursdas.
• Bruma - Olav's Tap and Tack from Fredas night to Loredas.
• Leyawin - Alval Uvani's House on Sundas.

How to Eliminate Alval Uvani

There are several ways to complete the quest:

• Using Honey: Alval is allergic to honey, so you can leave a honey drink at his house. Once he drinks it, he will become paralyzed, allowing you to eliminate him easily.
• Ambush on the Road: If you don't want to enter his house, you can track Alval on his route and wait for the perfect moment to complete the task. Sometimes, Alval can be accidentally eliminated by bandits or wild animals, giving you the chance to avoid a direct kill.
• Direct Elimination: If you decide to take direct action, prepare for a fight. Alval uses destruction magic, so be ready for attacks. It’s recommended to use magic or ranged attacks to minimize close combat.

Reward and Next

Quest After completing the task, you will receive 500 gold as a reward. Then, head to the Imperial City, to the Market District. There, behind the Stonewall Shields shop, you'll find an empty stump containing your reward and instructions for the next quest, The Coldest Sleep.

Tips

• Plan your route in advance and choose the best time to complete the task to avoid unwanted encounters.
• If you're using stealth, this can help you avoid combat and complete the quest quietly.
• Use magic or arrows to effectively eliminate Alval, as his destruction magic can be dangerous in close combat.

Completing A Matter of Honor brings you closer to new stages in the Dark Brotherhood, unlocking further opportunities for your character.