Skyrim:A Cornered Rat

Summary

After infiltrating the Thalmor Embassy, return to Riverwood and inform Delphine of what you learned from the Thalmor records. Delphine is surprised to know her old colleague and fellow Blade, Esbern, is reportedly still alive. She tasks you with finding the archivist from his hiding place in Riften. Due to the clandestine nature of the Blades, Delphine gives you a secret phrase to deliver to Esbern to secure his trust when you locate him. Depending on your standing with the Thieves Guild, the journal will direct you to talk to Brynjolf, or search the Ratway for Esbern. If you are directed to find Brynjolf, you may speak to him, Dirge, or Vekel the Man inside the Ragged Flagon. All three have an option to persuade or bribe them for information on Esbern's location.

The quest involves gathering information and aiding a companion, with options for persuasion or bribery. It has elements of chaos and criminality due to its clandestine nature.

Details

Location

Riften, The Ratway

Classification

classified

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