If you are directed to find Brynjolf, you may speak to him, Dirge, or Vekel the Man inside The Ragged Flagon. All three give an option to persuade or bribe them for information on Esbern’s location.
Where is Brynjolf after darkness returns?
Once all side quests are complete, speak to Brynjolf who is wandering between the Ragged Flagon and the Cistern. Brynjolf may sometimes be located in the corner of the archery and lockpicking training room inside the Cistern.
What level should I be for darkness returns?
Walk the Pilgrim’s Path and return the Skeleton Key to its rightful place.
| Quest Giver: | Karliah |
|---|---|
| Next Quest: | Under New Management |
| Reward: | Nightingale Blessings |
| ID: | TG09 |
| Suggested Level: | 8 |
Can you become guild master without returning the Skeleton Key?
It is recommended to not return the Skeleton Key until either reaching the Unbreakable lockpick perk, or are able to become the Thieves Guild Guildmaster, as the Skeleton Key must be returned to do that. After the completion of this quest, a shrine to Nocturnal will appear in the Thieves Guild Cistern.
Why does Brynjolf not talk after a quest?
Due to a bug, when spoken to, he will say that he has important things to do and will talk sometime later, rather than speaking his scripted post-quest dialogue.
Do you need speech to talk to Brynjolf?
The only required step is to talk to Brynjolf, although it is necessary to do it during the daytime. Note! This is a side quest which you can complete during A Cornered Rat. If you managed to use Speech and persuade Brynjolf to tell you the whereabouts of Esbern’s hideout or if you found the old man yourself, you won’t need to complete it.
When to talk to Brynjolf in a chance arrangement?
This is a brief introduction to the main part of the quest. The only required step is to talk to Brynjolf, although it is necessary to do it during the daytime. Note! This is a side quest which you can complete during A Cornered Rat.
Where do you find Brynjolf in the Elder Scrolls?
Brynjolf is first encountered upon entering the Riften Marketplace for the first time. He approaches the Dragonborn and offers to let them in on a job on which he is working. If they accept, thus starting the quest. He says that he will create a diversion in the market.
