Alright, so let’s talk about Independent Thievery, that one quest in Oblivion Remastered that looks simple but lowkey confuses everyone at some point. Basically, the quest kicks off right after you join the Thieves Guild. You finish May the Best Thief Win, think you’re about to become Cyrodiil’s number one burglar, and you get this quest called Independent Thievery. Sounds easy right? Yeah, except it doesn’t update the way you think it should. Independent Thievery is not a regular “do this, get a checkmark” type of quest. It’s more like a tracker for your entire career as a thief. The game’s secretly keeping tabs on how much stolen loot you fence (that’s thief-speak for “sell to shady merchants”) and how far you’ve progressed with Thieves Guild missions. When you sell enough stolen goods and finish a few guild jobs, the quest quietly updates in the background. But it doesn’t pop up every time. It just sits there, vibing, waiting for you to make enough shady deals before it moves on.

The Whole Thieves Guild Grind

So yeah, this quest kind of grows with you. At the start, you’ll be doing baby jobs like “steal tax records” or “recover a ring some random thief took.” Then, suddenly, the Gray Fox is out here asking you to steal Elder Scrolls like it’s a normal Tuesday. Every job you complete unlocks the next one, and with each step, the game demands that you fence more gold worth of stolen stuff. Starts off small, like 50 gold, then keeps increasing until you’re out there stealing everything that’s not nailed down.

And honestly, it’s fun. Each mission feels more like a test of how sneaky you’ve gotten. Here’s how it goes (in case you want to keep track):

• Untaxing the Poor – You just have to steal tax records for the Waterfront folks. Fence 50 gold worth of stuff.
• The Elven Maiden – Steal a statue from Lady Llathasa Indarys’ crypt. 100 gold needed.
• Ahdarji’s Heirloom – This one’s about recovering a ring from a rogue thief. Fence 200 gold.
• Misdirection – Help the guild restore order to the Waterfront. 300 gold.
• Lost Histories – Complete a job where a guildmate disappeared. 400 gold.
• Taking Care of Lex – Get Hieronymus Lex reassigned (you’ll remember this one, trust me). 500 gold.
• Turning a Blind Eye – Steal a stone for the Gray Fox. 600 gold.
• Arrow of Extrication – Find a special arrow for the Gray Fox. 700 gold.
• Boots of Springheel Jak – Track down Springheel Jak’s grave and steal his magical boots. 800 gold.
• The Ultimate Heist – Steal the actual Elder Scroll. 1000 gold.

Where to Steal Things That are Actually Worth It

Alright, so if you’re trying to make some quick gold faster, here’s where you need to go.

• Castle Skingrad’s wine cellar is goated. There’s this super rare wine down there that’s worth a ton.
• Imperial City Market District at night. Half the stores there have locks that are stupidly easy to pick. Walk in after midnight, grab everything shiny, and get out.
• Go for lightweight valuables. Jewelry, potions, scrolls, fine clothing, wines. All easy to carry and high value. Armor looks nice, but you’ll regret it when you can’t move because your inventory’s full.
• Avoid Thieves Guild property. You rob them, they’ll boot you out faster than you can say “Gray Fox.”

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FAQs

[schemaHowto=Who buys stolen stuff again?] Only Thieves Guild fences. They’re shady merchants who’ll buy your stolen goods. You’ll unlock new ones as you rank up in the guild.

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Bonus Tips

• Save before every big heist. Guards don’t play around.
• Use invisibility potions or Chameleon gear. Makes your life so much easier.
• Sleep to level up your Sneak and Security skills. You’ll pick locks faster, and it’s honestly satisfying watching that skill meter go up.
• Fence often. Don’t hoard stolen stuff too long; if you get caught, it’s gone. Also, just for your sanity, don’t try to brute force every lock. Sometimes, it’s better to back off and come back later with higher Security or more lockpicks. Trust me.

Conclusion

So yeah, the Independent Thievery quest in Oblivion Remastered isn’t just about stealing for fun. It’s more like a long-term story that shows how far you’ve come in the Thieves Guild. From small jobs like swiping tax papers to massive heists like stealing an Elder Scroll, it’s a ride. Just take your time, enjoy the chaos, and remember that every shiny object is another step toward becoming the ultimate thief in Cyrodiil. Oh, and always, always quicksave before you break into a noble’s house. You’ll thank yourself later.