Alright, so I wanted to get into the Thieves Guild in ESO, and let me tell you, it was a bit of a ride. I started by heading over to Hew’s Bane. I’d heard that’s where they hung out, you know, the shady types.
Once I got there, I started poking around, asking about the Thieves Guild. Nobody was super forthcoming, obviously. It’s not like they wear signs, right? Eventually, I got a tip to check out the Outlaws Refuge. Classic, right? Hidden in plain sight.
I slipped into the refuge, and that’s where I met Quen. She seemed to be the one in charge, or at least the one who decided who got in and who didn’t. She gave me a little test – a “trial,” she called it. Nothing too crazy, just a bit of sneaking and swiping to prove I had the, uh, “skills” for the job.
I followed Quen’s instructions, trying to be all stealthy. It was a bit nerve-wracking, honestly. I’m not usually one for breaking the law, but hey, it’s a game, right?
- First, I had to pickpocket some folks. My hands were a little shaky at first, but I got the hang of it.
- Then, I had to crack a few locks. That was actually kinda fun, like a little puzzle.
- Finally, I had to sneak past some guards. This was the toughest part, I almost got caught a couple of times!
After completing the trial, and I will not talk about the several times that I failed, I managed to impress Quen, and she let me into the guild. Woohoo! Now I am a “member.” That started the whole Thieves Guild questline, with a bunch of missions involving stealing stuff, sneaking around, and generally being a sneaky sort of person.
Some of these quests were pretty straightforward, go here, steal that. Others were more complicated, with multiple steps and a lot of figuring things out. I remember one where I had to infiltrate a noble’s house, and it was like a maze in there. I spent a good hour just trying to find the right room!
The Heists are the real fun part.
They’re like mini-dungeons, but instead of fighting monsters, you’re avoiding guards and trying not to set off any alarms. It’s all about timing and patience, and I enjoyed that kind of gameplay.
Through completing quests, I started to rank up in the guild, getting access to new skills and perks. I particularly enjoyed getting my hands on that ability. It made getting around unseen a lot easier.
Honestly, the Thieves Guild quests were a nice change of pace from the usual ESO grind. It was less about combat and more about using my brain, which I appreciated. Also, the rewards were pretty good, and who doesn’t like getting rich, even if it’s all virtual gold?
So, yeah, that’s my story of becoming a master thief in ESO. Or at least, a moderately competent one. I might not be breaking into any royal palaces anytime soon, but I can definitely swipe a few apples from a market stall without getting caught. Progress, right?
