Leadership Quests: Under New Management

A Real Honor Among Thieves

This is likely to be the final quest during your time at the Thieves Guild, as the prerequisites are lengthy: You need to have finished all of the Additional Jobs necessary to trigger the four City Influence Quests and have completed those quests too. In addition, you must have finished all of the Critical Path Quests and finished Thieves Guild Quests: Darkness Returns.

Move into the Cistern and converse with your old friend and mentor. Brynjolf is in the training area, and he tells you that the time has come for you to lead this merry band of ne’er-do-wells based on your continuous hard work and impressive performances. He wishes you to head to the Cistern so the ceremony can begin.

You receive a full welcome from all of the main Thieves Guild members (except Mercer Frey of course), including Maven Black-Briar. The ceremony begins, and your virtues are extolled, with Delvin, Vex, and Karliah all agreeing that you’d make an excellent leader. With the new honor bestowed upon you, speak to Brynjolf again. After further congratulations, he hands over a couple of prized possessions, as tradition dictates. Then he recommends you speak to Tonilia, who has a special gift for you.

• Amulet of Articulation
• Tribute Chest Key

Quest Conclusion

Your status-raising ceremony concludes with a full set of Guild Leader Armor. Take these from Tonilia and wear them as you wish. The Tribute Chest contains gold and gems (leveled). Keep checking it, as it is sometimes replenished. At this point, some of your crew may refer to you as “boss.”

• Guild Leader Armor
• Guild Leader Boots
• Guild Leader Gloves
• Guild Leader Hood