Masque of Clavicus Vile

The Masque of Clavicus Vile is an artifact of the Daedric Prince Clavicus Vile received after returning the rueful axe to the shrine of Clavicus Vile as a part of the quest "A Daedra's Best Friend." It is possible to obtain the Rueful Axe instead of the Masque by killing Barbas, Clavicus Vile's companion. The Masque is classified as Heavy Armor and is a helmet. It's effects are 20% better prices, increase in Speech by 10, and Magica regenerates 5% faster.

At level 10 or above, if you encounter a guard in Falkreath, he will ask you if you have seen a stray dog running around. He will tell you to go to Lod, the local Blacksmith, to find him. Lod will give you fresh meat to attract Barbas, the dog you are trying to find. He will take you to Haemar's Shame. You will have to kill every vampire worshiper of Clavicus Vile then activate the statue to talk to him. He will ask you to retrieve the Rueful Axe from Rimerock Burrow. Bring the axe back to the statue and give it to him for the masque. Be careful not to kill Barbas, which would result in keeping the Rueful Axe.

Masque of Clavicus Vile