Why does astrid want to kill me

Sign up for free! The Dark Brotherhood tried to kill me, but who sent them? I was just peeing on a bush out in the wilds near Riften when a Kajiit tried to kill me. Astrid" I was a stormcloak and won the war, then discoverd all the ousted former Jarls and their housecarls in the basment of the Blue Palace.

They all where pissed off as hell at me, maybe one of them sent the assassin? User Info: gavitt Its possible. But its happened 2 me too anyways i think its just the games way of telling you their is a dark brotherhood in the game iv already beaten the DB quest but never actually found the person or persons who sent the hit so if you find out let me know as well cuz i was wondering the same. User Info: Eightyeight You never find out who the person is that wanted you dead.

Quite the mouth on her. Someone must have wanted her dead Cat like that was sure to have enemies. It's no wonder you chose him. The fearless wife and mother, and the underhanded Khajiit. Had to be one of them, right? Aren't we the overachiever. Three possibilities, three victims. Must have been one of them, right? So why take chances Just beneath the road, and away from prying eyes. They're all very eager to meet you. Good, I was done speaking with that muttering fool anyway.

We've got some business to discuss. So, how went your first real contract? A bit more exciting than what Nazir's been offering, I'd wager.

I feared the worst. Are you all right? Go get some work from Nazir. I need time to Time to give the Emperor some real motivation to visit Skyrim. When does the wedding start? I'm not exactly sure when. But not to worry - the ceremony itself is being followed up by a public banquet that will last for several days. Both Vittoria and her husband will be there for the duration, and everyone in Solitude is invited to attend. You'll have plenty of opportunity. If the Dragonborn has opened the sealed letter before talking to her, Astrid will respond with the following when she is given the letter:.

Then we're ready to begin. Or, more specifically, you're ready to begin. After all, you're the one the Night Mother spoke to. But by Sithis, I hope I'm making the right choice here.

You may be an effective killer, but your command of guile leaves much to be desired. The sealed letter you delivered to me was mysteriously unsealed upon its arrival. I can only assume you've read its contents. But moving on to business. As you probably already know from reading the letter The news is everywhere! Vittoria Vici, the Emperor's cousin, butchered at her own wedding!

Well done! Let's see his eminence try to ignore this. If the Dragonborn talks to her while " Battle for Solitude " is active:. You're responsible for the siege of Solitude!

By Sithis, this undermines all our plans! Finish that mess, and only then will we speak! Give me the details. Security is being handled by a man named Voltus Agallon.

His job is to travel throughout Skyrim, and ensure each city is prepared for Mede's visit. You must find and kill Voltus Agallon. Doing so will disrupt security sufficiently that we will be able to, eventually, get to to the Emperor.

She's been assisting me with your next contract. This Emperor business, well Any advice on my current contract? To make his treachery that much more believable. You'll want to hear this. But we've got bigger problems right now! Returning to her after reading Cicero's Journal - Final Volume :.

But what of the fool? Is Cicero dead? He senses your power, your potential. Follow his instructions to the letter, and you may even earn his respect. If the " Battle for Solitude " is active:. You must complete your contract. You must kill me. Release my soul, and let Sithis be the judge. Kill me. Cicero: "But the Night Mother is mother to all!

It is her voice we follow! Her will! Would you dare risk disobedience? And surely The man has had a long journey. You can at least be civil. Mister Cicero, I for one am delighted you and the Night Mother have arrived. Your presence here signals a welcome return to tradition. Sure to earn our Lady's favor.

And you will be afforded the respect deserving of your position as Keeper. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am the leader of this Sanctuary. My word is law.

Are we clear on that point? You're the boss. Astrid: "By Sithis, this ends now! Back away, fool! Whatever you've been planning is over! I heard the commotion. Who was Cicero talking to? Where's the accomplice?

Reveal yourself, traitor! I spoke to the Night Mother, but she didn't speak to me. Oh no. To the listener! The Listener? What are you going on about? What is this lunacy? The Night Mother has spoken! The silence has been broken! The Listener has been chosen! Babette: "Just try to relax, Veezara. Let the elixir do its work.

You'll feel better, shortly. Thank you, dear. You are most kind. The jester's cut feels as bad as it looks, I'm afraid. We knew better. We knew better, and still we let our guards down.

It would have been funny, if he weren't trying to murder us all. About the Night Mother, how she was the true leader of the Dark Brotherhood, and Astrid was just a "pretender. Who's the fool now, hmm? You were very brave. Astrid may well be dead if not for you. I'll be forever in your debt, dearest brother. Now be quiet. This section contains bugs related to Astrid Skyrim. Before adding a bug to this list, consider the following:.

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And what I am is an admirer. Of sorts. Where am I? Who are you? You're warm, dry That's more than can be said for old Grelod. Old hag gets butchered in her own orphanage? Things like that tend to get around.

Oh, but don't misunderstand. I'm not criticizing. It was a good kill. Old crone had it coming. And you saved a group of urchins, to boot. Ah, but there is a slight I don't think I like where this is going Remain silent "You see, that little Aretino boy was looking for the Dark Brotherhood. For me, and my associates. Grelod the Kind was, by all rights, a Dark Brotherhood contract. A kill A kill you must repay. Funny you should ask. If you turn around, you'll notice my guests.

I've collected them from The here and now. That's what matters. You see, there's a contract out on one of them, and that person can't leave this room alive. Go on, see if you can figure it out. Make your kill, I just want to observe But what you fail to realize is that you involved yourself in this "insanity" when you took Grelod's life.

You made your choice. Now it's time to face the consequences of your actions. You don't leave this shack until someone dies. I'll kill one of them.

A debt owed must be repaid. You understand that. Well, get to it then. Pick your guest, and send the poor fool to the Void.

I'll give you the key to this shack, and you'll be on your way. Then you know where we stand. Make your kill, and we're square. Repayment of your debt is but a discreet knife thrust away. Must have been one or the other, right? So who was it? Who had the contract? And you saved a group of urchins, to boot. Ah, but there is a slight You see, that little Aretino boy was looking for the Dark Brotherhood.

For me, and my associates. Grelod the Kind was, by all rights, a Dark Brotherhood contract. A kill A kill you must repay. Funny you should ask. If you turn around, you'll notice my guests. I've "collected" them from The here and now.

That's what matters. You see, there's a contract out on one of them, and that person can't leave this room alive. Go on, see if you can figure it out.

Make your choice. Make your kill. I just want to observe Alternatively, if you choose to walk away from her, she will continue: "I'll cut right to it. You murdered the old woman in the orphanage. You owe the Dark Brotherhood a kill. I've come to collect. One of these poor sods has a contract out on their life. Which one is it? Any idea? And you get to walk away. At this point, you can decide whether to kill one of the three hostages or kill Astrid and initiate the quest, Destroy the Dark Brotherhood!

If you chose not to kill Astrid, she will now tell you: "I would like to officially extend to you an invitation to join my Family. The Dark Brotherhood. In the southwest reaches of Skyrim, in the Pine Forest, you'll find the entrance to our Sanctuary. It's just beneath the road, hidden from view. When questioned by the Black Door, answer with the correct passphrase: "Silence, my brother. And your new life begins. I'll see you at home. I hope you found the place all right. You're part of the Family, after all.

This, as you can see, is our Sanctuary. You won't find a safer place in all of Skyrim. So get comfortable. However, before you go and speak to Nazir, she will present you with the Dark Brotherhood armor and tell you: "Soon, the Night Mother will arrive. And things around here are sure to get even more interesting.

Once you have completed the three contracts given to you by Nazir, you may return to Astrid who is now in the central room along with the rest of the family, talking to the new arrival within the Sanctuary:. Cicero: "But the Night Mother is mother to all! It is her voice we follow! Her will! Would you dare risk disobedience? And surely The man has had a long journey. You can at least be civil. Mister Cicero, I for one am delighted you and the Night Mother have arrived. Your presence here signals a welcome return to tradition.

Sure to earn our Lady's favor. And you will be afforded the respect deserving of your position as Keeper. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am the leader of this Sanctuary. My word is law. Are we clear on that point?

You're the boss. After everyone has finished talking, you may approach Astrid, who will now have a contract for you. She will initiate the conversation by saying: "Ah, there you are. Good, I was done speaking with that muttering fool anyway. We've got some business to discuss. You must go to the city of Markarth, and speak with the apothecary's assistant.

You'll probably find her in the shop, The Hag's Cure. The girl's been running her mouth, wants an ex-lover killed. She's apparently performed the Black Sacrament. Her name is Muiri. I need you to talk to her, set up the contract, and carry it out. Be professional, represent us well, and get the job done. Since it's your first contract, I'll let you keep whatever Muiri pays.

She'll be generous, I'm sure. They always are. After you have completed the quest Mourning Never Comes , and you return to the Sanctuary, Astrid will greet you: "Ah, you're back. So, how went your first real contract? A bit more exciting than what Nazir's been offering, I'd wager. Ever since he arrived, his behavior's been Well, erratic would be an understatement. I do believe he is truly mad. But it's worse than that. He's taken to locking himself in the Night Mother's chamber, and talking.

To someone. In hushed, but frantic tones. Who is he speaking with? What are they planning? I fear treachery. Cicero will cite our independence as the need to revert to the Old Ways. He'll claim we're undisciplined, unruly. Heretical, even. Ironically, the Night Mother could prove to be just as much a victim. The queen in a fool's twisted game of chess. It'll be no use clinging to the shadows. The whimpering Nord , eh? Yes, yes, I can see how you'd come to that conclusion.

Interesting choice. The fearless wife and mother, and the underhanded Khajiit. Had to be one of them, right? Aren't we the overachiever.

Three possibilities, three victims. Must have been one of them, right? So why take chances I have killed one of the captives as Astrid instructed, and must now gain entrance to the Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary, which is located in the southern Pine Forest. Astrid has provided me with the correct passphrase - "Silence, my Brother.

I have killed an innocent person, gained entrance into the Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary, and been officially welcomed into the Dark Brotherhood by Astrid. There's no turning back now. Quest complete. Astrid invited me into the Dark Brotherhood, but I killed her instead.