9.1: Introduction

Your first mission in Thief: The Dark Project! Learn about Victoria's client, the eccentric Constantine, and the magical sword you need to steal from his well-guarded mansion.

Alright, so you've just finished up with Ramirez, and things are about to get interesting. A mysterious woman named Victoria has contacted you. She says her client was pretty impressed with how you handled that whole Ramirez situation, and now they've got a new job for you. This one involves stealing a magical sword from a collector named Constantine.

Now, Constantine is apparently a bit of an oddball, a new face in town who mostly keeps to himself. The sword he owns is probably going to be on display, but don't expect it to be easy. Victoria warned you that the place will be crawling with guards and security systems. Plus, these guards are apparently pretty tough and organized, and the mansion itself is supposed to be a real maze. Sounds like a challenging one, but hey, the pay is supposed to be better than what you've been getting lately, so it's probably worth the trouble.

You know how it is with these rich folks – they can build whatever crazy mansion they want. This one's pretty new, so you'll have to rely on observation and maybe some rumors to figure out the layout, since there isn't a pre-made map. Getting in through the front door is a no-go, it's way too heavily guarded. Luckily, you've managed to find another way in, but don't forget, once you snag that sword, you've still got to figure out how to get out of there!