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Complete Guide to the "Loud and Clear" Quest in Skyrim
Introduction
"Loud and Clear" is a quest associated with the Thieves Guild in Skyrim. It involves sneaking into a home, retrieving a valuable item, and facing off against some unexpected enemies. This guide will provide you with a detailed walkthrough of the quest, covering all necessary steps to ensure you complete it smoothly and efficiently.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
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Starting the Quest
- Head to the Thieves Guild in Riften.
- Speak with Brynjolf who is located near the guild entrance.
- He will inform you of your task to retrieve something for him, starting the "Loud and Clear" quest.
- Head to the Thieves Guild in Riften.
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Gathering Information
- After the initial conversation, you need to find out more about the target.
- Head to the Bee and Barb tavern in Riften.
- Speak with the locals to gather more intel, particularly with Keerava, the bartender.
- Ask her about the Madesi and find out where he usually goes during the day. She will tell you that he spends most of his time in the marketplace.
- After the initial conversation, you need to find out more about the target.
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Finding Madesi
- Make your way to Riften's marketplace during the day when Madesi is present.
- Observe where he stands to leave him more vulnerable to your plan.
- Make your way to Riften's marketplace during the day when Madesi is present.
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Execution of the Plan
- It’s time to retrieve the item from Madesi without raising suspicion.
- Sneak closely to Madesi and activate your pickpocket strategy.
- Make sure to have the "Muffle" spell equipped or wear light armor to avoid making noise.
- Wait for the right moment when Madesi is distracted, and pickpocket the item (a silver blood necklace).
- Sneak closely to Madesi and activate your pickpocket strategy.
- It’s time to retrieve the item from Madesi without raising suspicion.
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Dealing with the Watchmen
- After successfully picking Madesi’s pocket, prepare for a potential confrontation.
- If you are caught, you may have to deal with Riften guards.
- Use stealth and nearby areas to avoid detection.
- Run and hide if necessary until the guards lose sight of you.
- If you are caught, you may have to deal with Riften guards.
- After successfully picking Madesi’s pocket, prepare for a potential confrontation.
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Returning to the Guild
- Once you've successfully retrieved the necklace and avoided capture, return to the Thieves Guild.
- Speak with Brynjolf and hand over the necklace.
- He will express his satisfaction and reward you for your efforts, enabling you to move forward within the guild.
- Speak with Brynjolf and hand over the necklace.
- Once you've successfully retrieved the necklace and avoided capture, return to the Thieves Guild.
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Completing the Quest
- After discussing your success, Brynjolf will inform you about the next steps in your role within the guild.
- Accept his advice as he prepares you for further challenges.
- After discussing your success, Brynjolf will inform you about the next steps in your role within the guild.
Conclusion
Congratulations on completing the "Loud and Clear" quest in Skyrim! By following this detailed walkthrough, you were able to successfully gather intel, execute a stealthy pickpocketing operation, and return triumphantly to the Thieves Guild. Keep practicing your stealth and skills, as more exciting quests await in the world of Skyrim!