Oblivion:Toutius Sextius

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Toutius Sextius on the bridge between Skingrad and the castle

Toutius Sextius is an Imperial commoner living in Skingrad. He is also the object of the delusions of a paranoid schizophrenic, namely Glarthir.

According to himself, Toutius' father and Count Hassildor were very good friends back in the day, which might explain the amount of time Toutius spends at the castle. He wakes up in his Skingrad residence every morning at 6am and wanders around for three hours. At 9am he leaves the town, heading for the Castle, where he will be found wandering around the County Hall until 2pm. After returning to his house for lunch, at 3pm he exits the town once again, this time for a leisurely horse ride in the area west of Skingrad, on a Bay Horse he borrows from the Grateful Pass Stables. He will dismount at 9pm and go back to his house for a late dinner before his bedtime at 11pm.

His clothing reflects his status: a quilted doublet, tan linens and a pair of doeskin shoes make up his attire. He also carries his house key and a sizable amount of gold.

Not only his clothing shows he's well-off; his house gives an even better indication. His house is full with silverware and, to a lesser amount, ceramics. The amount of books in his house might indicate he's well-read. His bedroom contains a Nirnroot and a jewelry box which is non-respawning. In one of his cabinets you will find a steel helmet, and a copy of the Gray Fox, Man or Myth lies on a table on the ground floor. His basement contains a lot of silverware as well, and a reasonable amount of food.

Toutius is quite arrogant and patronizing when you try to approach him, and he obviously doesn't want to talk to people of lower standing than himself: "You’re new here, or you’d know me. Toutius Sextius. My people have lived in Skingrad since the Dawn. Father and the Count were best of friends." When asked about Skingrad, he will reply: "Perhaps you should seek out a priest. Perhaps a beggar. Or guardsman. You and I, we have nothing common. What could we possibly talk about?"

During the related quest, he will have the following to say about Glarthir: "I'm sorry, but I don't think I know any Glarthir. Wait, do you mean that strange Wood Elf that you see wandering around the city? Yes, I've seen him, but never spoken to him. He seems to be at the Low Gate every morning when I pass by on my way to the castle. Gives me the strangest looks, now that you mention it. Almost like he hates me, although I have no idea why." When you ask him about Glarthir again he will say: "Yes, the strange Wood Elf who haunts the Low Gate every morning, you said his name was Glarthir. I'm afraid I know nothing else about the fellow."

If Glarthir is a threat towards Toutius is anybody's guess, but the Skingrad citizens are aware of the problem. When asked about rumors, they will respond with: "I've heard that someone has it out for Toutius Sextius. Who'd want to hurt him?" and "I've heard rumors that someone has been keeping a close eye on Toutius Sextius. Seems harmless enough."

[edit] Related Quest

• Paranoia: Help a paranoid wood elf with his conspiracy woes.

[edit] Notes

• While he might leave this world at the hands of either Glarthir or the player, he may also fall to his death when crossing the bridge to the castle.
• He might be related to Jesan Sextius, although there is no evidence to suggest this within the game.