Is there an end to the Dark Brotherhood?

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The Dark Brotherhood questline in Skyrim has a definitive end, which can be achieved by completing the main quests and ultimately destroying the organization, but the Night Mother quests, also known as the Dark Brotherhood Forever quests, do not have a definitive end and will continue to generate new contracts indefinitely. The Dark Brotherhood Forever quests involve killing randomly selected targets, and while the contracts may seem endless, they are actually generated from a small pool of pre-defined NPCs.

Understanding the Dark Brotherhood Questline

Main Quests

The main Dark Brotherhood questline consists of fourteen quests, which can be completed to achieve a sense of closure and finality.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What happens at the end of the Dark Brotherhood questline? After successfully eliminating the Dark Brotherhood members, Maro congratulates the Dragonborn for their service, rewarding them with 3000 gold.
2. Do the Night Mother quests ever end? No, the Night Mother quests do not end; they just keep recycling, with new contracts being generated from a small pool of pre-defined NPCs.
3. Can you still join the Dark Brotherhood if you kill Astrid? No, if you decide to kill Astrid, you will begin a new quest line to destroy the Dark Brotherhood, and you will not be able to further continue the quest line for joining them.
4. Should I destroy the Dark Brotherhood or join them? Joining the Dark Brotherhood will give you the chance to enjoy the best storyline in Skyrim, while destroying them won’t result in much, but you can take on the role of being the Hero of Justice to slaughter them.
5. Is there a downside to joining the Dark Brotherhood? Yes, the Dark Brotherhood’s greatest drawback is its merciless killing of many characters, and you will be required to commit cold-blooded murder.
6. Are you evil if you join the Dark Brotherhood? Yes, the Dark Brotherhood is evil, and any character that joins them is also evil, as they are willing to commit cold-blooded murder.
7. What happens to Babette if you destroy the Dark Brotherhood? If you destroy the Dark Brotherhood, Babette will not be present in the Sanctuary, and her fate will be unknown.
8. Why does Astrid say “well done” if you kill her? Astrid’s dying words, “well done,” could be her way of accepting defeat and praising the Dragonborn’s legendary skills in Skyrim.
9. What is the best faction to join in Skyrim? The Dark Brotherhood is considered the best faction to join in Skyrim, offering a rich and engaging storyline.
10. Is the Dark Brotherhood forever endless? Yes, the Dark Brotherhood Forever quests are endless, with new contracts being generated from a small pool of pre-defined NPCs.
11. Why do the Dark Brotherhood forever quests keep repeating? The Dark Brotherhood Forever quests are not randomly generated; instead, both the contact and target are randomly selected from two small pools of pre-generated generic NPCs.
12. How many quests are there in the Dark Brotherhood forever? The primary Dark Brotherhood questline consists of fourteen quests, with three achievements unlocked by the guild’s quests.
13. Can you marry Astrid in Skyrim? No, you cannot marry Astrid in Skyrim, as she is already married, and her husband is essential until he dies in the quest to destroy the Dark Brotherhood.
14. Can you become the leader of the Dark Brotherhood in Skyrim? Yes, you can become the leader of the Dark Brotherhood in Skyrim, as one of the five factions that allow you to become the leader.
15. What happens if you wipe out the Dark Brotherhood? Destroying the Dark Brotherhood makes several rewards unavailable, including Shadowmere, the Summon Spectral Assassin power, and the never-dying Dark Brotherhood Initiate followers.