Dirge

Dirge is a gruff Imperial associate of the Thieves Guild in Riften. His brother Maul is Maven Black-Briar's right-hand man.

Background[]

"I don't care if you're best buddies with the Guild Master, I'll still smash in your skull if you try anything."

―Dirge^[src]

Dirge works as a bouncer for the Ragged Flagon, the underground tavern that the Guild uses as a base of operations. In the Ragged Flagon, he can be found in the front of the bar next to the sign on the bridge, or sitting down at one of the tables eating. He is quite muscular and never sleeps.

Interactions[]

Dirge is considered impolite. If the Dragonborn asks about his name, he explains that it is "the last thing you hear before they put you in the ground," and then asks if they have a problem with his name. He can be persuaded or intimidated for a bottle of Black-Briar Mead. He can also be asked about The Ratway Warrens and Esbern during "A Cornered Rat." He many times passively threatens the Dragonborn with death, telling them about the last person that messed with Vekel the Man.

If it is one of the Dragonborn's first times inside The Ragged Flagon, dialogue options will not show when interacted with, instead he will just threaten the Dragonborn with death, in only a couple of different sentences.

If the Dragonborn is being chased by a character or any Riften Guards, they will follow him into the Thieves Guild, and if they then go into the Ragged Flagon, where Dirge can be found, the entire Thieves Guild will then begin to attack the intruders. During this, Dirge, unlike the other members of the Thieves Guild, can die in combat, while the others only get knocked-down or stunned.

Equipment[]

Dirge most often has a horker loaf in his inventory and usually eats bread when not at his post. His inventory includes leather armor, boots, and bracers. He also has a steel war axe and a randomly generated item.

Dialogue[]

Why do they call you Dirge? "They call me Dirge, 'cause I'm the last thing you hear before they put you in the ground."

About your name... "Why? You think it's funny or something?"

Remind me, why do they call you Dirge? "I already told you. They call me Dirge, 'cause I'm the last thing you hear before they put you in the ground."

No way. That name would scare anyone. (Persuade) "Oh yeah? I think so too. You're pretty smart. Hey, here. Have one on the house." (The Dragonborn receives a bottle of Black-Briar mead) ("Good. Now shut up and get out of my face." – If the persuasion fails.)

I think it's hilarious. You got a problem? (Intimidate) "No, no. Sorry if I sounded so mean there. My brother always said I have a big mouth. Here, have one on me." (The Dragonborn receives a bottle of Black-Briar mead) ("Yeah, my problem is I'm too tired to punch your face in." – If the intimidation fails.)

Forget I mentioned it. "Already did."

I met your brother. "Maul? Yeah. That jerk works for Maven Black-Briar now. Left me down here watching this garbage heap. I guess he's better at all that talking stuff anyway. I'd just mess everything up."

Spread the Love[]

Here, brother. Blessings of Mara upon you. "I think I have some more of these padding my mattress."

A Cornered Rat[]

I'm looking for an old guy, hiding out somewhere in Riften. "That's interesting. Why do I care? You want a drink, or maybe just a few broken bones?"

I need to talk to him. I'm a friend. His life's in danger. (Persuade)

"A friend, huh? Well... then it's probably okay if I tell you." (Success)