A Chance Arrangement

A Chance Arrangement: Brynjolf's first job in Riften – steal Madesi's ring and plant it on Brand-Shei. The start of the Thieves Guild questline.

Objectives

  1. Talk to Brynjolf about joining the Thieves Guild
  2. Meet Brynjolf during daytime
  3. Steal Madesi's ring from his strongbox
  4. Plant Madesi's ring
  5. Speak to Brynjolf

A Chance Arrangement is the first step into the Thieves Guild. Walk through Riften‘s marketplace during the day and Brynjolf will size you up and offer you a little job.

Walkthrough

While Brynjolf distracts the crowd with his “Falmerblood Elixir” act, steal a silver ring from the strongbox under Madesi’s stall and plant it in Brand-Shei’s pocket. Sneaking and pickpocketing skill help, but you can always wait for a better moment. Talk to Brynjolf afterwards to get paid.

Characters

BCharacterBrynjolfNord thief and second-in-command of the Thieves Guild in Riften, who recruits the Dragonborn.

Factions

TFactionThieves GuildSkyrim's down-on-its-luck guild of thieves, hidden in the Ratway beneath Riften – home of the Nightingales.

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