

Since then, it has always been rumored that a secret inner-circle existed within the Thieves Guild which was responsible for protecting the shrines of Nocturnal. A corpse was discovered wearing strange black armor, and bearing an insignia that resembled a nightbird cradling the moon in its wings. History A NightingaleĪccording to “Nightingales: Fact or Fiction?”, the first signs of the existence of a group dedicated to the service of the daedric princeNocturnal – the Nightingales – surfaced over one-hundred years prior to the events of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. They are then allowed to choose what manner of agent of Nocturnal they want to be (see Powers below).
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As a reward for the pledge of service, Nightingales are granted armor blessed by Nocturnal, and receive special powers, including increased luck in their exploits as thieves.Īfter the completion of Trinity Restored the Dragonborn becomes a fully-fledged Nightingale. In doing so, they swear to protect Nocturnal and her shrines, even after death.

The Nightingales exist to protect the shrines of Nocturnal throughoutSkyrim.Īs the Dragonborn progresses through the Thieves Guild, they are invited to join the Nightingales. The most recent incarnation of the faction was made up of three elite thieves: Mercer Frey, Karliah, and Gallus. We serve her without prayer, without charity and without celebration.” ―Gallus Desideniusīased in Nightingale Hall, The Nightingales are a secret inner circle within theThieves Guild. We believe her to be our patron, if not the patron of all thieves worldwide. “Our trinity serves the Lady Nocturnal the Empress of Murk and the Daughter of Twilight.
