How to Join the Thieves' Guild in Oblivion

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Is the Thieves' Guild a myth? If it was (which it isn't), then would you be able to join it? The next steps explain on how to find the Thieves' Guild and how to pass the test.

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Find the Thieves' Guild

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    A Dark Elf will give you a mysterious letter, saying "Take this, it's from a friend".
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    Then get a beggar's disposition above 70 and ask them about The Gray Fox. Choose the answer "I want to work with him".
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    Open it, take the diary of Amantius Allectus and go to The Garden of Dareloth and report back to Armand Cristophe.
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    Steal it from her.
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    You may break into her house (in Waterfront District), open Methredel's Chest, take the diary and report back to Armand Cristophe.
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    If you arrive too late and your opponent has already gotten it, you could either try to pickpocket him/her, or paralyze them and then pickpocket.
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      • Armand Cristophe can sell you lockpicks for 5 gold each. A nice price indeed!
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      • When in the house, here's your advantage: Methredel doesn't know where the diary is placed. Go directly to the far wall toward the right side of the room. There you will find a desk against the wall. Search it and you'll be the first to find the diary!
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      • When Armand finishes giving instructions, Methredel instantly takes off running. Follow her and she will lead you directly to the house. When you get there just pick the lock and you're in at the exact same time she is.
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        Warnings

        • Do not hesitate to give money to the beggars! After all they are members in the Guild! Show some mercy!
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        • Following any of these steps will add a quest "Finding the Thieves' Guild". If not make sure you have done everything correctly, or else report this problem to Bethesda Softworks.
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        • Remember! You can meet Armand Cristoph at midnight! Though sometimes he might come from 11:00pm. He leaves around 2:30am.
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        • Remember to download the latest patch in your computer so possible bugs and glitches will be fixed.
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        • To join completely the Guild read in how completing the quest "May the Best Thief Win".
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        Things You'll Need

        • A computer with at least 512MB RAM and a 256MB Graphics Card.
        • Oblivion installed.
        • Keyboard, mouse and a screen.
        • A Playstation 3 or an Xbox 360
        • A controller
        • A TV

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