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Everyone knows about the infamous Dark Brotherhood in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion . How exactly do you become a member, though? Look no further—we've put together everything you need to know in this handy guide, so you can be a member of this sinister guild in no time.

1

Kill someone.

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  1. A beggar would be a good candidate. There will be text displayed at the top of the screen after you've murdered a "worthy candidate", saying something to the effect of "Your murder has been witnessed by unseen forces". This is your cue to head on to Step 2.
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2

Go to bed and sleep.

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3

Receive a message from Lucien Lachance.

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  1. He'll also give you The Blade of Woe.
    • This will happen shortly after you wake up.
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4

Travel to the Inn Of Ill Omen.

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  1. The Inn is located Northwest of Bravil along the Green Road.
5

Head inside and enter the trapdoor.

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6

Head into the room at the end of the hallway.

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7

Kill him by any means necessary.

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8

Wait for Lucien to give you a message.

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  1. He will instruct you to go to Cheydinhal, enter the "Abandoned House", and speak to Ocheeva.
9

Pick the "Easy" level lock on the entrance to the "Abandoned House."

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  1. Enter the basement where you'll find the ominous Black Door.
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10

Activate the Black Door.

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  1. "What is the color of night?" Answer "Sanguine, my Brother."
11

Locate and speak to Ocheeva.

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  1. Congratulations! You'll now be able to freely enter the sanctuary and acquire missions for the Dark Brotherhood quest line, not to mention receive an awesome set of shrouded armor.
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    I am already level 8 No contact yet from the gark brotherhood. Any ideas why?
    Vinícius Vitkovski
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    Have you killed 4 citizens/15 guards? Are you sure? If you have done this and haven't received a letter in 3 days, chances are that your game is bugged.
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