Oblivion Remastered: How To Access The Dark Brotherhood

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  • First Blood

  • A Knife in the Dark

Hold it, suspect! Were you contemplating harming an unguarded soul? If that’s the case, then you’ve arrived at the appropriate spot.

To have a shot at becoming part of the notorious assassins’ guild known as The Dark Brotherhood in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, you’ll likely need to roll up your sleeves and engage in some less-than-savory activities.

Forget about your ethical guidelines during this venture, since by the culmination of the journey, you’ll have transformed into an unquestionable slayer of the defeated.

To get in touch with the Brotherhood directly, it’s through a certain, significant step. Once taken, this path is irreversible.

First Blood

To garner the notice of the Brotherhood, specifically Lucian Lechance, who represents the Black Hand, you’ll have to perform an act that involves taking the life of an innocent individual.

The question at hand is: Who should one not consider killing? It’s important to clarify that randomly picking someone on the street for harm would likely result in your own demise or severe consequences. Additionally, hostile characters you come across in the ruins are not included in this discussion.

For individuals aiming to steer clear of jail time or costly expenses, it’s advisable to make your way to Bravil and seek out the Skooma Den, perched atop Carandial’s residence. Once you manage to bypass the lock, simply enter this gloomy establishment to find your initial objective.

Search for a woman named Roxanne Brigette and expedite her departure from here, using your discretion. It’s advisable to act swiftly since she’s the one who would likely report any wrongdoing. Meanwhile, you might as well avoid any trouble with the sketchy individuals in the den, as they seem too preoccupied with Skooma to notice anything amiss.

You’ll be able to tell that you’ve completed it correctly if a message saying “Unknown forces have noticed your actions” appears on the screen.

Instead of eliminating them all like I sometimes do, consider using stealth tactics instead. These fellows can help you hone your pickpocketing skills when they’re asleep, making it a perfect opportunity to practice without causing any harm.

A Knife in the Dark

After drifting off to sleep, Lucian will rouse you with a task at hand, before you even have the chance to… (continue your rest)

You’ve been tasked with eliminating Rufio, an elderly resident at the The Ominous Tavern, situated to the northwest of Bravil. Keep in mind that he isn’t entirely blameless; his own hands bear the stains of guilt, much like yours.

You’ll find him sleeping downstairs by heading through the trapdoor in the corner of the Inn.

You have two options now: You can quietly remove him from the situation, or engage in conversation to learn his tale, but I advise against that. A stealthy strike might be more efficient; end it swiftly without delay.

You’ll find it helpful to become adept at striking swiftly and silently, trying to steer clear of other non-player characters whenever possible. An effective tactic is employing a spell that induces a frenzy or rage, causing the NPC to assault you rather than vice versa. This allows you to avoid instigating attacks while still maintaining control over the situation.

In this scenario, acting in self-defense means the action will be perceived as justified, implying no reward or bounty will be placed on your head for eliminating them since it’s considered legal self-protection. This is ideal in bustling urban environments where there are many witnesses.

Although you might prefer to postpone the Dark Brotherhood questline until a later point in your journey, it’s worth noting that you could secure fantastic perks such as Shadowmere and the Black Robes earlier in your adventure.

Regardless, it’s time for you to rest once more, and eventually, Lucian will arrive to guide you to Chaydinhal – a place housing the main base of the secretive Dark Brotherhood.

Congratulations, your dark journey into depravity is just beginning.

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2025-04-28 18:09