Prerequisites: Commencement of Dark Brotherhood Quest: With Friends Like These...

Intersecting Quests: Dark Brotherhood Quest: With Friends Like These...

Locations: Abandoned Shack, Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary, Dragon Bridge, Penitus Oculatus Outpost

Characters: Alea Quintus, Commander Maro, Fultheim the Fearless, Vasha

Enemies: Arnbjorn, Astrid, Festus Krex, Gabriella, Lis, Nazir, Veezara

Objectives: Report Astrid’s death to a guard, Speak with Commander Maro, Kill everyone in the Sanctuary!, Report back to Commander Maro

Fail, Sithis!

When Astrid first captures you and forces you to kill one of the three hostages in the Abandoned Shack, she notes that “someone isn’t leaving here alive.” That “someone” doesn’t need to be pleading for their life with a bag on their head. Instead of spilling innocent blood, you can turn and attack Astrid.

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She is very strong, so ensure you get as many attacks in as possible before she drops from her perch and begins attacking you. When Astrid drops dead, gurgling “well done” as she falls, search her for the items listed here. Before you leave, you have the option to untie the three prisoners.

Items gained:
Abandoned Shack Key
Blade of Woe

Objective: Report Astrid’s death to a guard
Target: Any Guard

Step out of the Abandoned Shack, situate yourself after your kidnap, and then decide where to journey to find a guard. One easy example is to head to Solitude and speak to any guard there...