Oblivion:Imperial Jailor

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A jailor in the Imperial City Prison

The Anvil Jailor in the dungeon of Castle Anvil

Jailors are guards who work in the dungeons. If you need to visit a prisoner, you can talk to the jailor and he will open the door to the cells and come with you. Sometimes jailors will need to be bribed to gain access to the cells.

Although jailors are named according to their respective cities (eg. Bruma Jailor), they are all considered to be Imperial Jailors.

These guards patrol in a small office. If you choose to go to jail after being caught committing a crime, the Evidence Chest is also found in this room, from which you can retrieve your confiscated items. In doing this you are committing another crime and may be attacked on sight. Once you leave prison your stolen items will disappear. Jailors always wear the local guard uniforms and are armed with silver mace. They also carry the cell keys and usually the keys to the nearby castle. Like guards, Jailors also have shifts. When their shift is over, they will proceed to their quarters and swap with a refreshed Jailor to take over their role.

Unlike other guards, Jailors will immediately attack you on sight if you escape from prison, and will not give you the chance to re-enter jail.

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