How do I get the Dark Brotherhood to kidnap me?

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How to Get the Dark Brotherhood to Kidnap You

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To get the Dark Brotherhood to kidnap you, you must first complete the Innocence Lost quest, and then wait 24 hours, after which a courier will deliver a note with a black hand and the words “We Know” – sleep in a bed, and the Brotherhood will abduct you and take you to a strange shack to start the quest With Friends Like These…. This process initiates your interaction with Astrid and potentially leads to joining or destroying the Dark Brotherhood, a decision that significantly impacts your gameplay experience in Skyrim.

Understanding the Kidnapping Process

Completing Innocence Lost is the first step towards getting kidnapped by the Dark Brotherhood. This quest is crucial as it sets the stage for your future interactions with the Brotherhood.

Completing Innocence Lost

Innocence Lost can be started by overhearing a rumor about Aventus Aretino performing the Black Sacrament, speaking to Aventus himself, or by talking to the orphans of Honorhall Orphanage in Riften about Aventus Aretino.

FAQs

  1. What happens after I complete Innocence Lost? After completing Innocence Lost, you need to wait 24 hours for a courier to deliver a note with a black hand and the phrase “We Know“, which signals the Dark Brotherhood’s awareness of your actions.

  2. How do I trigger the kidnapping? To trigger the kidnapping, sleep in a bed after receiving the note. The Dark Brotherhood, led by Astrid, will then abduct you, starting the With Friends Like These… quest.

  3. Why won’t the Dark Brotherhood kidnap me? If you’ve already discovered the shack and killed Astrid, you won’t be kidnapped. Your next step should be to tell a guard, which progresses the storyline.

  4. Can I join the Dark Brotherhood after they kidnap me? Yes, after being kidnapped, you will have the option to join the Dark Brotherhood by killing one of the hostages, which signifies your initiation into the Brotherhood.

  5. How do I attract the Dark Brotherhood’s attention? The Dark Brotherhood’s attention is attracted by completing Innocence Lost, which can be initiated through various means, including rumors about Aventus Aretino and interactions with the orphans in Riften.

  6. Should I join or destroy the Dark Brotherhood? The decision to join or destroy the Dark Brotherhood depends on your gameplay preferences and moral compass. Joining offers unique rewards and quests, while destroying them aligns with a more virtuous path.

  7. What are the benefits of joining the Dark Brotherhood? Joining the Dark Brotherhood yields rewards such as 20,000 gold, the Blade of Woe, and the Ancient Shrouded Armor set, enhancing your character’s power and capabilities.

  8. Why does Astrid betray me? Astrid betrays you because she knows you will become the Listener and potentially the leader of the Dark Brotherhood, threatening her position and power.

  9. Can Astrid be spared? No, Astrid cannot be spared as her death is a plot point in the Dark Brotherhood storyline. Attempting to kill her before her betrayal will not result in her death due to her essential status.

  10. Is the Dark Brotherhood evil? Yes, the Dark Brotherhood is considered evil, as it involves committing cold-blooded murder. Joining them aligns your character with evil actions.

  11. Why is the Dark Brotherhood weak? The Dark Brotherhood has weakened over time due to the abandonment and destruction of their sanctuaries, leading to a decrease in their ranks and influence.

  12. Can I marry Astrid? No, Astrid cannot be married without mods, as she does not have the required voice lines for marriage.

  13. How do I save everyone in the Dark Brotherhood quest? It’s impossible to save all members of the Dark Brotherhood. However, you can save the organization itself by progressing through the questline.

  14. What are the rules of the Dark Brotherhood? The Dark Brotherhood operates under five tenets, including never dishonoring the Night Mother, not betraying the Brotherhood, obeying superiors, not stealing from fellow members, and not killing fellow members.

  15. Can I destroy the Dark Brotherhood after joining? Certain characters become unkillable after you join the Dark Brotherhood, and while you can eventually destroy the organization, some members will remain alive until the completion of specific quests.

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