"Oblivion Remastered's 'Spookmane' Ghost Hunt Captivates Community"

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has brought back the thrill of exploring Cyrodiil with enhanced visuals and gameplay, but a mysterious addition has caught the attention of the community: a spectral horse known as 'Spookmane.' This ghostly steed was first spotted by Reddit user TaricIsNotASupport, who shared their unexpected encounter with the community.

Uhhhh, guys, is this new?
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }TaricIsNotASupport recounted their experience, "So I was crafting stupid spells in Frostcrag Spire, as it’s possibly my favourite way to have fun in this game, however this time when I left the Cosy Chaos Spire that has divided this community so very much I noticed something suuuuuuper strange in the distance. I did as any of us of the right mind would do and B-lined it over there like a maniac. To my amazement was this spectral horse with no name."

Despite having logged thousands of hours in the original Oblivion and over a hundred in the remaster, TaricIsNotASupport had never encountered this ghostly apparition before. They reached out to the community for insights, sparking a digital ghost hunt. Searches through the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages yielded no mention of such a spectral mount in the original game.

To the people asking if I can ride or interact with the spooky horse, yes! 1/2
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }Addressing speculation about mods, TaricIsNotASupport clarified they were playing on a PlayStation 5, where mods are not available. They even shared a video of themselves riding Spookmane, confirming that the ghost horse functions like any other in the game, capable of fast travel and stabling.

Theories abound about Spookmane's origin. Some, like ClaymoreBeatz, suggest it might be a glitch, possibly triggered by a misfired spell. "Very weird, the wiki says there's only 2 unique horses, Shadowmere and unicorns," ClaymoreBeatz noted. "And there's no horse mods that I can see that do this so I highly doubt your [sic] lying about not being on PC, this is probably some sort of glitch that the new Remastered has or glitched magical effect. Armored horses names change to Armored horse I think so maybe it's an Armored horse that got hit by a spell and now its name and spell effect is glitched."

I was asked if Spookmane* can be buffed and if it stays spectral; the answer is yes!
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }Others entertain the idea that Bethesda and Virtuos might have hidden Spookmane as a secret Easter egg in the remaster. While this seems less likely, it adds an exciting layer of mystery to the game, prompting players to wonder what other secrets might be lurking.

The community is eager to replicate the phenomenon and claim their own spectral steeds, but no specific method has been identified yet. TaricIsNotASupport has affectionately named their ghostly companion 'Spookmane' and plans to continue their adventures with it. "This creature might be my favourite new friend I’ve made," they shared. "Spookmane, you’re glorious and I love you."

As players dive into the remastered world, they're sharing tips like completing Kvatch early to avoid level scaling issues, and some have even ventured beyond Cyrodiil's borders into Valenwood, Skyrim, and Hammerfell, hinting at the expansive world of The Elder Scrolls VI.

For those looking to explore every corner of Oblivion Remastered, our comprehensive guide offers an Interactive Map, complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and Guild Quests, advice on How to Build the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, and a list of PC Cheat Codes, ensuring you get the most out of your journey through Cyrodiil.