Store Page
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
All Discussions Screenshots Artwork Broadcasts Videos Workshop News Guides Reviews

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Store Page
View Stats:
Global Achievements
Fiddlewidget Mar 20, 2018 @ 1:37pm
Cannot steal urn from house Gray-Mane
I've been able to do this with no problem in the past, but now it is impossible. Day or night, Avulstein is there, and can instantly spot me even though I'm sneaking, invisible (potion) and muffled (spell). I can understand sneak failing, but when you're invisible and muffled and he can automatically see me, there's just nothing I can do. Can I just tell Delvin I can't do it and get another quest? Or do I have to go to jail in order to proceed any further with the Thieve's Guild?
The author of this topic has marked a post as the answer to their question.
Click here to jump to that post.
Originally posted by Eternie:
The first time you go into the house he will always spot you as from the quest Missing in action. That is scripted to happen.
So talk to his mother during the day in the market to start the quest "Missing In Action" then go into their home meet Avulstein let that quest proceed by talking to him ... accepting the job ...

Then a day or two later come back for the urn
< >
Showing 1-5 of 5 comments
The author of this thread has indicated that this post answers the original topic.
Eternie Mar 20, 2018 @ 2:00pm 
The first time you go into the house he will always spot you as from the quest Missing in action. That is scripted to happen.
So talk to his mother during the day in the market to start the quest "Missing In Action" then go into their home meet Avulstein let that quest proceed by talking to him ... accepting the job ...

Then a day or two later come back for the urn
#1
Fiddlewidget Mar 20, 2018 @ 2:35pm 
Update: After trying every hour for almost a day, I was finally able to find one hour where he went to sleep and I could complete it. However, this still doesn't address the issue of people being able to see you when you're invisible and muffled. Now stealing the pitcher from Brunwulf Free-Winter on the other hand is impossible without an 'exploit'. I tried every hour for 5 days straight, and they never leave the room. They are awake and sitting in their chairs 24 hours a day, including their little boy. I finally succeeded by walking over to the pitcher, which they didn't seem to mind, popping a mass paralysis, grabbing the pitcher, and running.
#2
Fiddlewidget Mar 20, 2018 @ 2:37pm 
Thanks Eternie! I'm betting this is the same issue with the Free-Winter's. I'll have to see if there's a quest involving them that I should complete first. Still...this kind of thing shouldn't happen. :-(
#3
Eternie Mar 20, 2018 @ 2:40pm 
If they didn't mind you taking it ... why do mass paralysis and run.
What sort of thief does that? Well it was fun I guess

Scripted events will always happen
Last edited by Eternie; Mar 20, 2018 @ 2:41pm
#4
Fiddlewidget Mar 20, 2018 @ 9:21pm 
Originally posted by Eternie:
If they didn't mind you taking it ... why do mass paralysis and run.
They didn't mind me waltzing into their house in the middle of the night and walking over to the pitcher. They definitely minded me taking it!
#5
< >
Showing 1-5 of 5 comments
Per page: 1530 50

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim > General Discussions > Topic Details
Date Posted: Mar 20, 2018 @ 1:37pm
Posts: 5

Discussions Rules and Guidelines