Do not kill prisoners but attack the assassin instead (screen above).

Be careful though, because Astrid has a dagger which drains life energy and she is very agile.

Described quest will be unlocked when Astrid is dead.

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Note:Attacking Astrid cancels your all chances of further cooperation with the Dark Brotherhood!

You should also consider picking up a valuableBlade of Woe.

you could now exit theabandoned shack.

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Note, that current objective doesn’t specify the guard you have to report to.

So you’re able to go anywhere, toSolitudefor example, located not far from here.

Walk to one of theguardsand during a conversation tell him about killing Astrid (screen above).

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You’ll be sent then to commander Maro.

New primary objective: Speak with Commander Maro

launch the world map.

If you’ve already unlocked this location, then you might use fast travel option.

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Otherwise you should start your journey in Solitude and then choose a main road leading west.

Once you get to your destination, enter the building marked by the game -the Penitus Oculatus Outpost.

Locatecommander Maroand tell him about killing the leader of the Dark Brotherhood (screen above).

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New primary objective: Kill everyone in the Sanctuary!

Exit the building and pop kick open the world map.

The easiest way to get there is to start in the nearby settlement calledFalkretand then head west.

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Approach the Black Door guarding an entrance and interact with it.

There are fiveassassinsin total inside the Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary, which have to be eliminated.

I suggest attacking them one by one, because every duel will be a challenge.

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You’ll probably encounter Arnbjorn first.

After eliminating him, take care of all other members of the Dark Brotherhood.

you might now return toPenitus Oculatus OutpostinDragon Bridge.

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Tellcommander Maronews about killing all Dark Brotherhood members (screen above) and collect your reward -3000 gold pieces.

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