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Skyrim Faction Quests Checklist – Every Guild Questline

The Companions, the College of Winterhold, the Thieves Guild, the Dark Brotherhood and the Bards College, with their repeatable jobs. Tick each one off as you…

The Companions: Questline

  • Take Up Arms: Speak to Kodlak Whitemane in the living quarters under Jorrvaskr, the mead hall in Whiterun's Wind District. Reward: Membership of the Companions and a bed in Jorrvaskr.
  • Proving Honor: Skjor calls for you once you have finished a job for one of the Companions. Reward: A Skyforge Steel weapon of your choice from Eorlund.
  • The Silver Hand: After a few more jobs Skjor asks you to meet him at the Underforge, below the Skyforge, at night. Reward: Beast Form, the power to become a werewolf.
  • Blood's Honor: Kodlak sends for you after you have done two jobs against the Silver Hand for Aela.
  • Purity of Revenge: Vilkas speaks to you in Jorrvaskr as soon as you return from Glenmoril Coven.
  • Glory of the Dead: Attend the funeral at the Skyforge after Purity of Revenge, then join the Circle in the Underforge. Reward: The title of Harbinger, and the Shield of Ysgramor from the tomb.

The Companions: Jobs for the Companions

The Companions: After the questline

  • Purity: Once you are Harbinger, ask Farkas or Vilkas for work until one of them admits he wants to be rid of the beast blood.
  • Totems of Hircine: Ask Aela for work once you are Harbinger and still a werewolf.
  • Dragon Seekers: Ask Farkas or Vilkas for work once you are Harbinger and dragons have returned. Reward: Gold.

College of Winterhold: Questline

  • First Lessons: Speak to Faralda at the foot of the bridge in Winterhold and pass her test: cast the spell she names, persuade her, or show her a shout. Reward: Membership of the College, novice robes and a room.
  • Under Saarthal: Meet Tolfdir and the other apprentices outside the excavation at Saarthal, south-west of Winterhold. Reward: Staff of Jyrik Gauldurson.
  • Hitting the Books: Report to Arch-Mage Savos Aren, then ask Urag gro-Shub in the Arcanaeum about the orb. Reward: Several books from Urag.
  • Good Intentions: Speak to Tolfdir in the Hall of the Elements after returning the books. Reward: Mage's Circlet from the Arch-Mage.
  • Revealing the Unseen: Tell the Arch-Mage what the Augur said, then ask Mirabelle Ervine about the Staff of Magnus.
  • Containment: Return to the College from Mzulft.
  • The Staff of Magnus: Speak to Mirabelle in the College courtyard after the anomalies are dealt with. Reward: Staff of Magnus, and the mask Morokei.
  • The Eye of Magnus: Return to the College with the Staff of Magnus. Reward: The title of Arch-Mage, with the Arch-Mage's Robes and quarters.

College of Winterhold: Side quests

  • Brelyna's Practice: Talk to Brelyna Maryon, one of the apprentices, after First Lessons. Reward: An enchanted amulet; Brelyna becomes a follower.
  • J'zargo's Experiment: Talk to J'zargo, one of the apprentices, after First Lessons. Reward: J'zargo becomes a follower.
  • Onmund's Request: Talk to Onmund, one of the apprentices, after First Lessons. Reward: Onmund becomes a follower.
  • Arniel's Endeavor: Ask Arniel Gane about his project once Under Saarthal is done. Each of the four parts starts a few days after the last. Reward: The dagger Keening, and the spell Summon Arniel's Shade.
  • Forgotten Names: Find the gauntlet on a pedestal in the Midden Dark, under the College, and read the investigator's report beside it. Reward: A treasure map, or the pirate's scimitars and a fight.
  • The Missing Apprentices: Ask Phinis Gestor about the College's missing apprentices. No journal entry is given.
  • Tolfdir the Absent-Minded: Talk to Tolfdir when he mentions that he has mislaid his alembic. Reward: A few potions.
  • Out of Balance: Ask Drevis Neloren whether he needs help once you are a member. Reward: A levelled reward.
  • Restocking Soul Gems: Ask Sergius Turrianus whether he needs help. Reward: Gold.
  • Enchanting Pick-Up: Ask Sergius Turrianus whether he has work. Reward: Gold.
  • Fetch Me That Book!: Ask Urag gro-Shub in the Arcanaeum whether he needs anything. Reward: Gold.
  • Shalidor's Insights: Ask Urag gro-Shub about the writings of Shalidor. Reward: Scrolls or a temporary boost to a school.
  • Aftershock: Ask Tolfdir for work once you are Arch-Mage. Reward: A levelled staff or enchanted item.
  • Rogue Wizard: Ask Tolfdir for work once you are Arch-Mage. Reward: A levelled reward.

College of Winterhold: Master spells

  • Destruction Ritual Spell: Reach 90 Destruction, then ask Faralda what else there is to learn. Reward: The Fire Storm tome; Faralda then sells the master Destruction spells.
  • Conjuration Ritual Spell: Reach 90 Conjuration, then ask Phinis Gestor what else there is to learn. Reward: The Flame Thrall tome; Phinis then sells the master Conjuration spells.
  • Illusion Ritual Spell: Reach 90 Illusion, then ask Drevis Neloren what else there is to learn. Reward: The Hysteria tome; Drevis then sells the master Illusion spells.
  • Restoration Ritual Spell: Reach 90 Restoration, then ask Colette Marence what else there is to learn. Reward: The Bane of the Undead tome; Colette then sells the master Restoration spells.
  • Alteration Ritual Spell: Reach 90 Alteration, then ask Tolfdir what else there is to learn. Reward: The Dragonhide tome; Tolfdir then sells the master Alteration spells.

Thieves Guild: Questline

  • A Chance Arrangement: Brynjolf approaches you in Riften's market by day, or find him in the Bee and Barb at night. Reward: Gold, and an invitation to the Ragged Flagon.
  • Taking Care of Business: Find Brynjolf in the Ragged Flagon, at the far end of the Ratway under Riften. Reward: Membership of the Thieves Guild and its armor.
  • Loud and Clear: Follow Brynjolf into the Cistern to meet Mercer Frey. Reward: Gold.
  • Dampened Spirits: Brynjolf sends you to Maven Black-Briar, upstairs in the Bee and Barb. Reward: A levelled enchanted weapon.
  • Scoundrel's Folly: Report to Mercer Frey in the Cistern. Reward: Gulum-Ei as a fence, if he lives.
  • Speaking With Silence: Mercer Frey waits for you outside Snow Veil Sanctum, north-east of Windhelm.
  • Hard Answers: Speak to Karliah outside Snow Veil Sanctum, then take the journal to Enthir in Winterhold. Reward: Nightingale Blade.
  • The Pursuit: Meet Karliah at the Ragged Flagon once Enthir has translated the journal. Reward: Chillrend, from a case in the manor's cellar.
  • Trinity Restored: Meet Karliah at the standing stone outside Nightingale Hall, south-west of Riften. Reward: Nightingale Armor.
  • Blindsighted: Meet Karliah and Brynjolf at the Dwemer ruin of Irkngthand, west of Windhelm. Reward: Nightingale Bow, and the Skeleton Key for now.
  • Darkness Returns: Karliah speaks to you outside Bronze Water Cave after the escape from Irkngthand. Reward: One of three Nightingale powers.
  • Under New Management: Finish Darkness Returns and all four city jobs for Delvin, then speak to Brynjolf. Reward: Guild Master's Armor, the Amulet of Articulation and the key to the tribute chest.

Thieves Guild: City influence

  • Silver Lining: Finish five small jobs for Delvin or Vex in the Reach, then ask Delvin about the special job in Markarth. Reward: A merchant in the Ragged Flagon and influence in Markarth.
  • Summerset Shadows: Finish five small jobs for Delvin or Vex in Eastmarch, then ask Delvin about the special job in Windhelm. Reward: Niranye as a fence and influence in Windhelm.
  • The Dainty Sload: Finish five small jobs for Delvin or Vex in Haafingar, then ask Delvin about the special job in Solitude. Reward: A merchant in the Ragged Flagon and influence in Solitude.
  • Imitation Amnesty: Finish five small jobs for Delvin or Vex in Whiterun Hold, then ask Delvin about the special job in Whiterun. Reward: A merchant in the Ragged Flagon and influence in Whiterun.

Thieves Guild: Side quests

  • No Stone Unturned: Pick up any Unusual Gem, have Maul or Vex appraise it, then join the guild. Reward: Prowler's Profit: far more gems in every chest and urn.
  • The Litany of Larceny: Sell Delvin Mallory the first rare trophy you bring back from a guild quest. Reward: Gold for each trophy.
  • Toying With the Dead: Ask Vekel the Man at the Ragged Flagon whether he has any work. Reward: Two levelled items.
  • Moon Sugar Rush: Ask Tonilia in the Ragged Flagon for work after Loud and Clear. Reward: Ri'saad's caravan as a travelling fence.

Thieves Guild: Jobs for Delvin and Vex

Dark Brotherhood: Questline

  • Innocence Lost: Hear the rumour about a boy performing the Black Sacrament, then go to the Aretino Residence in Windhelm and talk to Aventus. Reward: A family heirloom plate.
  • With Friends Like These...: After Innocence Lost a courier brings a note with a black hand. Sleep in any bed afterwards. Reward: The pass phrase for the Sanctuary.
  • Sanctuary: Go to the Black Door in the pine forest west of Falkreath and answer its question. Reward: Shrouded Armor.
  • Mourning Never Comes: Astrid has a contract for you once Nazir's first three are done. Reward: Gold, and Muiri's Ring for the optional kill.
  • Whispers in the Dark: Report to Astrid after Mourning Never Comes.
  • The Silence Has Been Broken: Tell Astrid what you heard in the coffin.
  • Bound Until Death: Astrid sends you to Solitude once the amulet has been sold. Reward: Gold, and a summoning spell if she dies mid-speech.
  • Breaching Security: Speak to Gabriella in the Sanctuary after the wedding. Reward: Gold, and a fortune reading from Olava the Feeble if it is done in a city.
  • The Cure for Madness: Return to the Sanctuary after killing Gaius Maro. Reward: Gold, and the horse Shadowmere.
  • Recipe for Disaster: Speak to Festus Krex in the Sanctuary. Reward: Gold, and the Nightweaver's Band if the body is hidden.
  • To Kill an Empire: Take the writ of passage to Astrid.
  • Death Incarnate: Escape Solitude after the banquet and return to the Falkreath Sanctuary. Reward: The Blade of Woe.
  • Hail Sithis!: Carry out the Night Mother's order: speak to Amaund Motierre at the Bannered Mare in Whiterun. Reward: 20,000 gold.

Dark Brotherhood: Contracts

Dark Brotherhood: Side quests

  • Delayed Burial: Find the jester with the broken cart wheel on the road by Loreius Farm, north of Whiterun. Reward: Gold.
  • Locate the Assassin of Old: Give Olava's Token, Gabriella's bonus for a clean kill in Breaching Security, to Olava the Feeble in Whiterun. Reward: The Ancient Shrouded Armor set.

Dark Brotherhood: After the questline

Dark Brotherhood: The other path

  • Destroy the Dark Brotherhood!: Kill Astrid in the Abandoned Shack instead of one of her captives, then tell any guard what you have done. You are sent to Commander Maro of the Penitus Oculatus in Dragon Bridge. Reward: 3,000 gold.

Bards College: Admission

  • Tending the Flames: Ask Headmaster Viarmo at the Bards College in Solitude about joining. Reward: Membership of the Bards College and a levelled sum of gold.

Bards College: Lost instruments

  • Finn's Lute: Ask Inge Six Fingers at the Bards College whether she needs help, after Tending the Flames. Reward: One level in each of the six stealth skills.
  • Pantea's Flute: Ask Pantea Ateia at the Bards College whether she needs help, after Tending the Flames. Reward: One level in each of the six magic skills.
  • Rjorn's Drum: Ask Giraud Gemane at the Bards College whether he needs help, after Tending the Flames. Reward: One level in each of the six combat skills.