Nobility in Theft Content . To steal a thing is simplicity itself . One merely takes what one will and that is that . Even a treasure jealously guarded can be stolen easily under the right circumstances , but such things will not be discussed here . This treatise hopes the reader will become a capable pilferer of found things . Methods , distractions , and tools of the trade will not be discussed herein , so if you are a hungry ja ' Khajiit looking to make your way on the streets of Senchal , look elsewhere . ( Really ! What are you doing here ? You should be out casing marks ! ) Bandits , burglars , defalcators , and cheats — keep reading . You might learn a thing or two . Who Is Worthy of Your Gift ? Any able pilferer knows the next heist is merely a question of time and place , but to keep your heart as light as your gloves , you would do well to be wary of your target ! Easy marks are abundant , but the majority are as desperate as you are . Ignore them ! You won ' t make a name for yourself fleecing ditch - diggers and scullions of their hard - won dinners , and they certainly won ' t sing the songs every Senchal dreg knows by heart and hair . No , look for the merchant whose purse lies buried behind three tall walkers with etched swords and inlaid plate ! Watch for the wizard whose tower sends alchemical stenches billowing into the canvas city . Seek out the pomp - pursed dandyclaw whose grounds are free of flicktongues . Never take all , just a portion ! They will deem what you took an " acceptable loss . " Admitting their loss would send every shinglestep in town leaping through their casements , which is why they rarely inform the guard . It doesn ' t hurt that they also have the most to pilfer . But what is worth taking , and more importantly , what is there to do with all the riches you ' ve liberated from lightless prisons ? What To Do With a Heavy Purse ? Treasure , whether in pockets or in the ground , weighs heavily on mind and the spirit . It can be tempting to take famous treasures . Who has not heard the many tales of Rajhin ? But as the tales suggest , some treasures are difficult to move and are often worth more in trouble than the gold you ' ll get for them . Coin is best , of course . It ' s small and easy to move . Jewelry comes next , though you may have to melt pieces down if they are too closely filigreed . Potions can be just as valuable — if not immediately useful to your trade . Look especially for those with restorative properties , for these can be priceless when properly plied . Don ' t overlook sundries , either ! Frequently a treasure will be too well guarded or trapped with snares to justify the effort , but the mark is not always a lost cause . Only the most paranoid take precautions with the sugarcloset , for who would impede his own sweet - tooth ? Much the same with the cupboards , for a hungry belly needs filling fast and tripwires only get in the way . Do not be too prideful to make off with these things . While they will rarely be missed , they can fill your belly and bring you fame to rival even the luckiest moonlighters ! Where Should You Flee ? Take as much as you can carry ! Fill your pockets and parcels with whatever you can fit , such that it overflows your waistband and bites into your back ! Your bounty is as important to your escape as it is to your purse . When you are pursued — as you often will be — spoils secured properly about your vitals will throw off arrows raining down from the walls . In the streets , cut release ties to spill out your treasures into the paths of your pursuers . Throw them to the crowds ! Their scrambling for your riches will sow confusion , creating obstacles for your escape . Not only will these efforts delay your pursuers , news of your open hand will spread like wildfire through the streets . What is more valuable than your name ? It will buy you safe haven in times of need , food for your belly in lean times , and more importantly will carry you through the darkest of life ' s troubles . And when you are old and can no longer leap between rooftops , you can rest easily among your childrens ' children , assured that your legacy is as clean as a well - greased tumblecatch . Good luck in your exploits ! When they are sung through the taverns and slums of the world , Zizar - dar will be sure to carry the tune .