The Shivering Isleswas originally a separate DLC, but its inclusion inOblivion Remasteredmakes jumping into this unusual world seamless. Even if you’ve only completed a handful of main story quests, the Shivering Isles will have an unusual surprise, as a man named Pyke has ties to the Cheydinhal-based Knights of the Thorn.

However, Pyke is no longer tied to the group, as he retired to start anew life in the Shivering Isles.While retiring to the Daedric Prince of Madness' realm doesn’t exactly sound like a fun time, Pyke doesn’t seem to mind it here, save for the Grummites who stole his precious medallion.

How To Start To Help A Hero

During your journeys throughout the Shivering Isles, you’ll hear tales of a former Knight of the Thorn who has taken up residence here from some of the citizens.

However, if you wantto start the quest, To Help a Hero, you’ll first need to make your way to Hale,a small settlement northwest of Milchar and the Overlook Road, but southeast of The Isle of Flame along the coast.

Once here, seek out a man named Pyke, who you’ll learn is a Knight of the Thorn.

You may recognize this as the same group Farwil Indarys (from The Wayward Knight quest) belonged to.

Pyke will explain that he came to explore the Shivering Isles, but someattacking Grummites stole his cherished medallionthat symbolized his affiliation with the venerable Knights of the Thorn, and he needs you to recover it for him.

Pyke sends you off to Fetid Grove, which is southeast of Overlook Road,on a small island surrounded by water.

How To Find Pyke’s Medallion

After you’ve made the short trek over toFetid Grove,you’ll immediately be attacked by Grummites; dispatch them, then use theRoot Door to enter Fetid Grove.

Inside, you’ll find the first hallway to be quiet. Open the root door blocking your way, and keep going along the linear path north. Dispatch the Grummites you run into and follow your marker into theFetid Grove, Encampment section.

Progress further north into this next area,following thelower pathuntil you reach a set of stairs that you can ascend to the upper portion of this encampment.

Defeat the Grummites patrolling this area and approach the small area with a chest and two tables;loot the chest to find Pyke’s Medallion inside.

With the medallion in hand, backtrack out of Fetid Grove, battling your way through the remaining Grummites. Once you’re out of the grove,fast travel back to Hale, and speak to Pyke.

What Rewards Do You Get From ‘To Help A Hero’?

Return Pyke’s Medallion, and he’ll thank you for recovering it, offering his thanks.

Pyke also gives you theThorn Shield,whichfortifies Block by 20 pointsandReflects Spell by 20 percent– a powerful shield for Heavy Armor aficionados.