Hi folks

I found everything, the painting and the stains. The only thing I can't seem to get is the last hint in the mages room. Her lectern is blocked by a chair that I can't remove so I'm not able to open it. Any clues on how to get rid of the chair and open the lectern?

Cheers

Sorry haven't done this myself yet, but have you tried telekinesis?

I had the same problem, but all of a sudden I could reach it...

Just keep trying is my best advise.

I don't have Oblivion myself, but how about jumping on top of the chair? It's amazing how many unreachable places became reachable with crouching and lots of jumping on stuff back in Morrowind. It also pumped up my acrobathics skill.

for some reason I can't get anyone to confess when I accuse them. When I found the painting It says hit A to activate but when I push A it does nothing. I need to finish this mission it is driving me nuts

Follow this link for a detailed walk-through-

http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Oblivion:Canvas_the_Castle

Its a little hassle getting the painting.

But please persevere you will get it eventually.

Mine is placed in my fishing retreat " the white stallion lodge" just north of Leyawin.
A tranquil place just to get away from the day to day routine of ensuring peace and order in Cyrodiil.

The Sphinx