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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Hints

May the Best Thief Win

  • 1 of 12: You're going to need some lockpicks for this quest, so talk to Cristophe to buy some if you need to.
  • 2 of 12: Then you need to go about finding out where Amantius Allectus lives so you can steal his diary before Methredhel can. (Don't worry about the lazy Argonian.)
  • 3 of 12: Cristophe said to talk to a beggar to find out more, so do so.
  • 4 of 12: The nearest beggar is sleeping on a mat next to the wall just north of the garden area you're in.
  • 5 of 12: Wake Puny Ancus up and ask him about Amantius Allectus.
  • 6 of 12: Give him five gold to learn that Allectus lives in the Temple District on the far east side.
  • 7 of 12: Fast-travel to the Temple District and start looking on the east side.
  • 8 of 12: You'll find Amantius Allectus' House just SW of the exit to the Arboretum.
  • 9 of 12: Go into Sneak mode and pick the lock on his door when no one can see you do it.
  • 10 of 12: The diary you need is in the desk that's over to the right, past the table and next to the wall.
  • 11 of 12: If you got there really fast, you can nab the diary and turn it in to Cristophe right away (he doesn't leave the garden until 3 am). Otherwise, Methredhel will grab it and run off with it.
  • 12 of 12: Once you have the diary or sword, meet Cristophe at the garden at the next midnight and talk to him about "Thieves Guild Test" to turn the item over and finally be admitted to the guild.