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Complete Guide to the Skyrim Quest "Search and Seizure"
Introduction
"Search and Seizure" is a quest in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim that allows players to dive deeper into the criminal underbelly of the city of Whiterun. It’s a quest tied to the Thieves Guild where players work to gather information and retrieve stolen goods. This guide will provide a highly detailed, step-by-step walkthrough on how to successfully complete this quest, ensuring that no vital steps or clues are overlooked.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
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Starting the Quest
- Speak with Maven Black-Briar at The Bee and Barb in Riften.
- Ensure you have already progressed in the Thieves Guild storyline to unlock this quest.
- Maven will inform you about Mercer Frey and task you with a mission to locate a stolen item.
- Speak with Maven Black-Briar at The Bee and Barb in Riften.
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Meeting the Contact
- Head to the Thieves Guild hideout in Riften.
- Look for Brynjolf, who will provide you with further details about your mission.
- He will instruct you on the importance of stealth and intelligence gathering for this task.
- Head to the Thieves Guild hideout in Riften.
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Traveling to Whiterun
- Begin your journey to Whiterun by exiting Riften.
- Take the main road northwest towards Whiterun.
- Be prepared for random encounters on the road; it's wise to save before proceeding.
- Begin your journey to Whiterun by exiting Riften.
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Entering the House ofClan Battle-Born
- Locate the target home in Whiterun, which is the residence of Clan Battle-Born.
- Approach the front gate and familiarize yourself with the surroundings.
- Wait for nightfall for easier stealth access.
- Locate the target home in Whiterun, which is the residence of Clan Battle-Born.
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Stealth Entry
- Sneak around to the back of the house for a less guarded entrance.
- Use Stealth to avoid detection while entering through the back door.
- If you are detected, it may be helpful to reload your save.
- Sneak around to the back of the house for a less guarded entrance.
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Finding the Evidence
- Inside, you will need to search around for the hidden Blueprints.
- Look for a room with a safe; the blueprints are often located on a table or hidden in a drawer.
- Make sure to read any written notes that may provide additional context to your findings.
- Inside, you will need to search around for the hidden Blueprints.
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Retrieving the Item
- Once you find the blueprints, carefully exit the house.
- Avoid being detected by Clan Battle-Born members; if necessary, hide until they lose interest.
- After exiting, fast travel back to the Thieves Guild hideout in Riften.
- Once you find the blueprints, carefully exit the house.
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Returning to Maven
- Upon finding Brynjolf, show him the evidence you retrieved.
- He will guide you on the next steps after presenting the blueprints to Maven.
- This will lead to further developments in the Thieves Guild storyline.
- Upon finding Brynjolf, show him the evidence you retrieved.
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Quest Completion
- Follow through with any dialogue options after handing over the evidence.
- Maven will reward you and provide instructions for your next mission.
- Follow through with any dialogue options after handing over the evidence.
Conclusion
Completing the "Search and Seizure" quest not only advances the storyline of the Thieves Guild but also deepens your understanding of the intricate relationships within Skyrim's noble families. Ensure you utilize stealth and careful planning as you navigate through the complexities of this mission. With all steps followed, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a master thief in the world of Skyrim!