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The Thieves Guild

A shadow of its former self, run out of a tavern beneath Riften. Brynjolf recruits you to restore the guild's fortunes — and to uncover who hollowed it out from the inside.

How to join

Do a favor for Brynjolf in Riften's marketplace, then meet him in the Ratway below the city.

Headquarters: The Ragged Flagon, Riften Ratway

Questline

The Thieves Guild questline in order — 9 quests. Each links to its walkthrough and objectives.

  1. 1.A Chance Arrangement
  2. 2.Taking Care of Business
  3. 3.Loud and Clear
  4. 4.Dampened Spirits
  5. 5.Scoundrel's Folly
  6. 6.Speaking With Silence
  7. 7.Hard Answers
  8. 8.The Pursuit
  9. 9.Darkness Returns

Rewards

Upgradable Thieves Guild and Nightingale armor, fences across Skyrim, and the guild's special perks.