Master

Learn about joining the Thieves Guild in The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall. Discover entry requirements, member benefits like bailouts and dungeon maps, and quest types.

Alright, so you're looking to get into the nitty-gritty of Daggerfall's guilds, specifically the 'Master' level stuff. This guide's gonna break down what that means, especially when it comes to skills and joining up with some shady characters.

First off, when you hit 'Master' rank in certain skills, you're looking at a solid foundation for your character. The game offers a bunch of weapon and racial skills that can reach this level, including Archery, axe, blunt weapon, giantish, long blade, orcish, and short blade. Mastering these means you're pretty darn good with them, which is crucial for survival and success in Tamriel.

Now, let's talk about the The Thieves Guild. Getting in isn't as simple as walking up and knocking on the door. It's invitation-only. You need to commit a few thefts – successful or not – and eventually, they'll reach out. They're not big fans of freelancers, so you'll either join them or find yourself dealing with their thugs showing up to cause trouble. If they do contact you, you'll have to pass a simple test to prove your worth before they'll let you in.

Being a member of the Thieves Guild comes with some sweet perks. The biggest one? If you get nabbed for theft, there's a good chance the guild will step in and pay off the judge, letting you walk free. How's that for a safety net? On top of that, they'll toss you maps to dungeons to explore and loot, which is super handy. Plus, there's a special NPC called the 'spymaster' who's always got the inside scoop on any rumors you're curious about.

One thing to note about Thieves Guild quests is that they're all based within towns. You won't be delving into any dungeons for these specific jobs. This is probably why they hand out those dungeon maps when you rank up – to give you something else to do!