Online:Thieves Guild

This article is about the faction. For the DLC, seeThieves Guild (DLC).

TheThieves Guildis a criminal organization consisting of rogues and thieves found all over Tamriel. It is based in the city ofAbah's Landing,found inHew's Baneon the southern coast ofHammerfell.The rise in power of the opposingIron Wheelfaction in the region forced the guild to go underground for a while, and they are currently in the process of building back up.

The guild is the subject of theThieves Guild DLC.Joining the guild, visiting Abah's Landing for the first time or opening your first Treasure Trove provides access to an exclusiveskill line.

Like with theFightersandMages Guilds,progress through the Thieves Guild skill line is achieved by gaining reputation. This can be done by completing faction-related DLC content. Losing access to the DLC will disable this progression, but all earned skills will still be unlockable and usable. There are 12 ranks of reputation within the guild.

Quests

Story Quests

• Partners in Crime:Help anovice thiefpull off her biggest heist yet.
• Cleaning House:Investigate a retiredmember's connection to theIron Wheel.
• The Long Game:Find out more about the former guild rackets a newmerchant lordhas his eyes on.
• A Flawless Plan:Uncover the truth about the Thieves Guild's failed heist.
• Forever Hold Your Peace:Infiltrate a highly anticipated wedding at Hubalajad's Palace.
• Prison Break:Rescue the imprisonedguildmasterfromNo Shira Prison.

Honor Among Thieves

Quen

• A Double Life:HelpQuenwith a personal matter.
• His Greatest Treasure:Hunt for buried treasure withQuen.

Walks-Softly

• Shell Game:HelpWalks-Softlywith a personal matter.
• Everyone Has A Price:Walks-Softlywants to teach someone a lesson...

Velsa

• A Faded Flower:HelpVelsawith a personal matter.
• That Which Was Lost:HelpNarahnifind herestranged son.

Zeira

• The One That Got Away:HelpZeirawith a personal matter.

Larceny Quests

• The Cutpurse's Craft:Prove to the Guild that you know your way around other people's pockets.
• Master of Heists:MeetFa'ren-dar,the Thieves Guild's Master of Heists.

Guild Jobs

Your first Guild Job is the one-offThe Cutpurse's Craft(see above), in Abah's Landing. After completing that, the following five are unlocked:

• Crime Spree:Commit a series of conspicuoussafeboxrobberies.
• Idle Hands:Send laborers a gentle reminder to pay their protection dues.
• Plucking Fingers:Remind entertainers that they don't work without theGuild's permission.
• The Covetous Countess:Pilfer and launder sentimental objects for a wealthy patron.
• Under Our Thumb:'Encourage' law-abiding citizens to mind their own business.

Rye's Reacquisitons

Your first Reacquisition will always beThe Sailor's Pipe.

• Memories of Youth:Recover a lost engagement ring.
• The Lost Pearls:Retrieve an old silver pendant that once belonged to a patron's wife.
• The Sailor's Pipe:Recover an old sailor's favorite wooden pipe.
• Thrall Cove:Retrieve a captain's spyglass and rescue his captured crewmen.

Heists

The questsThe Long GameandMaster of Heistsneed to be completed to gain access to the Heist board.

• Heist: Deadhollow Halls:Recover some Daedric idols stashed away inDeadhollow Halls.
• Heist: Glittering Grotto:Appropriate some rare gems hidden inside theGlittering Grotto.
• Heist: Secluded Sewers:Appropriate some treasures stashed in theSecluded Sewers.
• Heist: The Hideaway:Recover some treasures stashed inThe Hideaway.
• Heist: Underground Sepulcher:Appropriate some treasures hidden away in theUnderground Sepulcher.

Known Members

Members inHew's Bane Zeira(Guildmaster) Nicolas(Former Guildmaster) Aconia Getha Anbi Andarri Anton Jenole Balen Hlaalu Brucus Gurges Dahnadreel Dar-Zish Erengor Esunil the Fleet Fa'ren-dar(Associate) Ghazana Hola Fair-Hair Illia Gabinia Kari Lithindur Maxelle Carsitien Mulgabesh Norerama Paaniir Percius Loche(Associate) Pirharri the Smuggler(Player Assistant) Qasneta Quen Silver-Claw(Associate, later Honorary Member) Snagh Spencer Rye(Associate) Still-Waters Tavrina Thrag Velsa Walks-Softly Waylamud

Dead or Missing Members Daldur Guvrun Edda Conciatius Gordonkha the Shark Khiruna Lazy Murshez Old Sculler Members elsewhere inTamriel Amadour Marville Begok Biro-dar Bolefin Celina Gedanis Erilthel Galms Fevur Meeh-Zaw Migarra Nilwen Pantea Vettiena Seeks-the-Dark Serabhi Uldwin Umindior The Unknowable Generic Members Footpad Thieves Guild Operative

Skill Perks

Progression

Finders Keepers 1 Swiftly Forgotten I 2 Haggling I 3 Clemency 4 Swiftly Forgotten II 5 Haggling II 6

Timely Escape 7 Swiftly Forgotten III 8 Haggling III 9 Veil of Shadows 10 Swiftly Forgotten IV 11 Haggling IV 12

The Thieves Guild skill line consists exclusively of passive abilities meant to assist you in your criminal pursuits.

Passive Abilities

Name		Line Rank	Skill Rank	Description
	Finders Keepers	1	​	Thieves Troves are caches that are located all over Tamriel. They can only be opened by members of the Thieves Guild.
	Swiftly Forgotten	2		Bounty is decreased by46after3minutes. Heat is decreased by36after3seconds.
		5		Bounty is decreased by69after3minutes. Heat is decreased by46after3seconds.
		8		Bounty is decreased by92after3minutes. Heat is decreased by55after3seconds.
		11		Bounty is decreased by115after3minutes. Heat is decreased by64after3seconds.
	Haggling	3		Stolen items sold at a fence are worth2% more. Does not apply to Laundering.
		6		Stolen items sold at a fence are worth4% more. Does not apply to Laundering.
		9		Stolen items sold at a fence are worth7% more. Does not apply to Laundering.
		12		Stolen items sold at a fence are worth10% more. Does not apply to Laundering.
	Clemency	4		When a guard accosts you, you may use Clemency once per day. If used, the Guard will not arrest you or take your money and stolen goods. Additionally, Guards will not attempt to accost you for1minute after you use Clemency unless you commit other crimes.
	Timely Escape	7		When you have Bounty and are in combat, you have a chance to spot a "Footpad" in a town with a Refuge. Interacting with the Footpad will transport the player safely into the nearest Refuge.
	Veil of Shadows	10		Decreases detection range of Witnesses and Guards by10%. Witnesses and Guards are thus less likely to notice criminal actions, though this has no impact on the range from which Guards will accost you.

Kari's Hit List

Kari's Hit List is an unmarkedmuseum questwhich asks the player to venture out into the world and steal a number of legendary treasures. Stolen items are put on display in theThieves Den.Completing this quest awards you theA Cutpurse Aboveachievement, aTitleand aMemento.

Kari's Hit Listcan be found on a table in the library of Thieves Den. The library is the upper area behind the statue. The book gives a clue to the location of each item and the zone where it can be found. The items that you are looking for are unique Treasures and are listed as a Relic treasure type. They will stand out from other treasure items, as the title is in gold. These items cannot be laundered, and if you are caught by the guard and turn over stolen goods, these items will be taken from your inventory and replaced at the original location. Note that items may not be visible at the specified location if another player has recently stolen the item.^{What is the respawn time?}

Once stolen, bring the items to the Thieves Den library. Near the bookcases are two table style display cases. A little searching around to find the correct location to leave each item will be necessary as quest markers are not provided. Some items just get left on the floor at specific locations.

Kariis sitting on a couch in the Thieves Den and can be talked to in order to learn her story. However, she does not become directly involved with the Hit List quest items.

Below is a list of all the items, ordered by how they appear inKari's Hit List:

Part		Clue	Location	Map	Image
	Prince Hubalajad's Trash Urn	The great great great—you get the idea—grandnephew of some banker back whenPrince Hewwas alive still has the poor sap's repossessed funeral urn sitting out as a flower pot.	Hew's Bane,in a corner inside theBank of Abah's LandinginAbah's Landing.	(map)
	Treethane Niriel's "Living Plant-Wear" Book Set	The Mages Guild is doing restoration work on an old set of weird living books forone of the Treethanes.I guess you're supposed to water them.	Greenshade,the upper floor of theMages GuildinMarbruk,sitting on a table.	(map)
	Coronation Decanter of Prince Naemon	Prince Naemonhad a commemorative decanter commissioned for his coronation, which never happened. Rumors say it's still on display in Skywatch Manor.	Auridon,on the ground floor ofSkywatch Manor,when exiting the Throne area, turn left and it's on top of the dresser across from the fireplace.	(map)
	Tuneless Harp of Fiirgarion the Bard	There's an old Wood Elf tale about a bard so good he won a contest with a cursed harp. Supposedly the Mages Guild is keeping it from bursting any eardrums in the wrong hands.	Malabal Tor,ground floor of theMages GuildinVelyn Harbor	(map)
	Hairball Spittoon of Darloc Brae	The Mages Guild is caring for the ancient possessions of someKhajiit warrior of oldat their holdings in Rawl'kha. You have the misfortune of finding his spittoon.	Reaper's March,the outdoor area of theMages GuildinRawl'kha,under the living quarters.	(map)
	Burial Mannequin of Calarthor Camoran	There's a mannequin that was supposed to stand in for one of the members of theCamoran dynastywhen he died in battle. I guess they found him, because it's collecting dust in the embassy.	Grahtwood,Altmer EmbassyinElden Root.The item is on the bottom floor inside of an Unsealed Urn in the southern corner.	(map)
	Divad Hunding's Dribble Bowl	A wealthy innkeeper out in the desert has some antique bowl he claims is a family heirloom tracing his line back tosome Ra Gada hero.Looks can be deceiving, but I have my doubts.	Alik'r Desert,atop the reception desk on the ground floor of theSisters of the Sands InninSentinel.	(map)
	King Farangel's Unpublished Ode to Wayrest	Thefirst king of Wayrestmight have been a good king, but he was a terrible poet. There's an unpublished book of his work archived in the Mages Guild. We won't make you recite it.	Stormhaven,sitting on a table on the left side of the room in theWayrest Mages Guild Hall.	(map)
	Yokeda Sesnit's Paperweights	One of the more organized Yokudan conquerorshad to use massive paperweights to wrangle all his inventories. Fair warning, I might keep these.	Bangkorai,a bedroom on the second floor of theAnchor's Point InninEvermore.	(map)
	Raven Direnni's Inflammable Rug	One of the carpets decorating Daggerfall castle is supposedly magical. I don't know why they'd just have something like that just sitting out, but use it to your advantage.	Glenumbra,inside the Storage Chest along the wall of the kitchen ofDaggerfall Castle	(map)
	Princess Rayelle's Half-Hearted Love Letters	The Fighters Guild is supposed to have a bunch of letters the princess of Shornhelm wrote to King Emeric before he dumped her for the princess of Sentinel. Sounds juicy.	Rivenspire,in an Antique Chest in a ground floor room of theShornhelmFighters Guild.Enter the guild and turn right; it is the first room on the right.	(map)
	King Jorunn's Automatic Cheesewheel Vivisector	The locals out in Eastmarch say that KingJorunn's commissioned some ancient piece of Dwarven technology he smashed into a centerpiece for his next banquet. The thing's undergoing repair at their local Mages Guild.	Eastmarch,ground floor of theMages GuildinWindhelm	(map)
	Akaviri Armistice Banquet Tray	One of the inns has an old coat-of-arms from theEbonheart Pact's formation sitting in its basement. Seems they aren't sentimental about it.	Stonefalls,in the basement ofthe Hissing GuarinKragenmoor.	(map)
	Shaman Chirah's Devotion Shovel	There was some strange tribe that lived out inBlack Marshalongside the Argonians. Unsurprisingly, they're all dead, but the Argonians still keep some artifacts around. There's some religious shovel their people prayed to, I guess.	Shadowfen,near the smaller Hist tree inStormhold.The tree is near the center of town, just south of the guild traders.	(map)
	King Dumac's Royal Latrine Cloth Roll	Most of the time Dwarven artifacts are highly prized, but I have a lead on some banner that got taken down and thrown in storage around Mournhold. Probably more to the story.	Deshaan,go through theCity CenterofMournholddoors on the northern side with the large red Ebonheart Pact banners on either side. Open the Preservation Chest in the left corner of that back room.	(map)
	Ysgramor's Sload-Skin Wine Sack	Ysgramoris basically worshiped by the Fighters Guild. They'd give their sword arms to drink from the same vessel he did, but there's one of his old wine skins that's been sitting untouched.	The Rift,the upper floor ofFighters GuildinRiften	(map)

Acquiring treasures no longer gives you reputation according to the achievements reached. The achievement for completing all of the thefts, A Cutpurse Above, gives the memento, "Coin of Illusory Riches".

Reputation

All guilds use reputation for leveling purposes. Thieves GuildReputation is earned by completing various quests and jobs for the guild. Most quests reward 10,while the smallest Tip Board jobs reward 5and the largest heists can reward up to 20if completed within the optional time limit.

Rank	Reputation Required for Next Rank	Total Reputation for Rank
1	10	0
2	25	10
3	30	35
4	30	65
5	35	95
6	40	130
7	40	170
8	40	210
9	50	250
10	75	300
11	100	375
12	-	475

Achievements

• SeeThieves Guild Achievements.

Notes

• For historical information on the Thieves Guild, see thelore article.
• Thieves Troves are not dependent on the skill line and will appear in the game before you gain access to the DLC. However, you cannot open them until you have gained access to the DLC. Opening one will unlock the skill line and give you theFinders Keeperspassive, but you need to join the guild and complete guild quests to increase in rank. The passive skill will allow you to continue to open troves if you lose access to the DLC at any point.
• Kari's Hit List item King Farangel's Unpublished Ode to Wayrest may prove difficult due to the mage who remains nearby. A more "grand getaway" may prove useful to avoid the guards at the door. Practicing the "getaway" ahead of time is recommended. If the mage detects you, take the Portal toEyeveaGuild Hall. (The portal only becomes available after completing theMages Guildquest line.) From there, use the Portal to Merchant District. To the northwest jump off the cliff into the lake. It's a long way down so have some good forward motion before jumping to get well into the lake and avoid the rocks directly below. Leave the lake using the bank to the northeast. The road right there leads northeast to Eyevea's only wayshrine. Teleport to Abah's Landing Wayshrine and use the Thieves Den entrance outside the city north of the wayshrine.

See Also

• Justice,the crime and punishment system.
• Legerdemain,a skill line for thieves.