How to join the Thieves Guild in Oblivion

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In the world of Oblivion, the process of infiltrating the Thieves Guild offers one of the most engaging faction initiations within the series. Instead of diving right into the guild, you’re led on a trail of whispers about the Gray Fox, which eventually leads you to a secretive garden. Here, you find yourself in competition with other aspiring thieves as the deadline for stealing a valuable diary approaches at the end of the night. If one wonders why joining the Thieves Guild is necessary when theft is already an option, consider that this journey offers an immersive introduction to the guild’s inner workings and connections.

One significant advantage of joining the guild is the opportunity to sell ill-gotten goods, and given that merchants in Oblivion have a finite buying limit but unlimited gold otherwise, it’s incredibly profitable to be a thief. If you find the concept appealing but are not keen on picking locks, you might also want to search for the Skeleton Key. Here’s a guide on how to join the Thieves Guild in Oblivion instead.

How to join the Thieves Guild in Oblivion Remastered

Intriguingly simple, you can swiftly join the Thieves Guild within the game Oblivion, and the opportunity arises immediately upon exiting the sewers adjacent to the Imperial City. Here’s a straightforward guide:

1. Locate the Ragged Flagon tavern in the Imperial City. This is your starting point.
2. Inside the tavern, seek out a man named S’Kriv and chat with him. He will introduce you to the Thieves Guild.
3. Follow S’Kriv’s instructions, which may lead you on a quest or two, and eventually you’ll become a full-fledged member of the guild!

  1. Read a Gray Fox wanted poster in any of the Imperial City districts
  2. Persuade a beggar to like you (70 disposition), ask them about the Gray Fox, and choose the “Yes, I want to work with him” option. I’d suggest speaking to Simplicia the Slow in the Merchants’ District or Puny Ancus at the Imperial City Waterfront
  3. Head to the Garden of Dareloth in the Imperial City Waterfront at midnight—press T to wait or sleep on one of the bedrolls next to the garden
  4. Speak to Armand Christophe and choose the Gray Fox dialogue option
  5. Persuade Christophe to like you (50 disposition) and then choose the “Join the Thieves Guild” option
  6. Complete the May the Best Thief Win quest to steal Amantius Allectus’ diary and return it to Christophe

I’ll guide you through the process of retrieving Amantius Allectus’ diary, detailed below. However, the most challenging aspect when joining the Thieves Guild lies in utilizing the persuasion mechanic if it’s unfamiliar to you—you can choose this option when conversing with someone. In essence, the quickest method is to offer them gold by repeatedly selecting the left option on the wheel until their attitude or central number matches the value I provide in the instructions given above.

You might face difficulties locating the Garden of Dareloth, however, by following these instructions, you should receive a guide or symbol pointing towards its location. In case you’re still having trouble, here are some additional steps for you to follow.

  1. Fast travel to the Imperial City Waterfront
  2. Head down the left path
  3. Go left again through the archway
  4. Turn left once more and carry on to the far walled garden, with a trapdoor on the right and red bushes on the left

Though not much to look at, this is the Garden of Dareloth. Now, onto the diary.

Amantius Allectus’ diary location in Oblivion Remastered

To become a member of the Thieves Guild, you need to successfully pass a test. The “May the Best Thief Win” mission puts you in competition with two other thieves, as all of you attempt to steal Amantius Allectus’ diary. Armand Christophe advises you to approach beggars to locate his residence, but here’s a hint: I can tell you where he lives instead.

Amantius Allectus resides in the Temple District. Exiting the district from the eastern side, the Arboretum lies ahead, with his residence being the very first house on the right-hand side. Break the lock, enter the premises, and snatch the diary that rests on a desk positioned to your right. Doing so promptly will enable you to outwit Methredhel, another thief in competition with you. Should Methredhel obtain the diary first, you would need to either pickpocket it from her or break into her residence, steal it from her chest once she’s deposited it and retired for the night.

It’s fortunate that she resides just across the street from Dareloth’s Garden, making it incredibly accessible for you. Deliver the diary to Armand Christophe; with this action, welcome to the Thieves Guild! Now, go forth and do your thieving.

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2025-04-23 15:02