Astrid

Character from The Elder Scrolls by Bethesda Game Studios

Leader of Skyrim's last Dark Brotherhood sanctuary, who abandoned the old ways and the Night Mother's authority. Charismatic and ruthless, her need for control ultimately destroys everything she built.

Also known as: Astrid

What They Know

• Leader of the only remaining Dark Brotherhood sanctuary in Skyrim, located near Falkreath
• Abandoned the Night Mother's authority and the Five Tenets, running the Brotherhood as a secular operation
• Married to fellow assassin Arnbjorn, a werewolf and former Companion
• Recruits the Dragonborn by kidnapping them — 'Sleep well?'
• Her signature phrase when assigning contracts: 'We know.'
• Ultimately betrays the Brotherhood to the Penitus Oculatus in a desperate bid to maintain control
• Performs the Black Sacrament on herself as penance, asking the Dragonborn to kill her
• Her downfall is a cautionary tale about leadership without faith

Connections

• opposes — cicero

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