Skyrim:Vipir the Fleet

Vipir the Fleet (RefID: 00049535)
Home City	Riften
Location	The Ragged Flagon - Cistern
Race	Nord	Gender	Male
Level	PC×1 (range=10-25)	Class	Thief
RefID	00049535	BaseID	0001CD8F
Services
Training
Other Information
Health	50+(PC-1)×8.3
Magicka	50
Stamina	50+(PC-1)×6.7
Primary Skills	Light Armor, Sneak, Archery, One-handed
Class Details	TrainerPickpocketMaster
Morality	No Crime	Aggression	Unaggressive
Protected	Yes
Voice Type	MaleNord
Faction(s)	CrimeFactionThievesGuild; FavorExcludedFaction; Pickpocket Trainer; Riften Thieves Guild Headquarters Faction; Skill Trainer; ThievesGuildFaction 0(Agent); TownRiftenFaction

Vipir the Fleet

Vipir The Fleet, a Nord thief, is a member of the Thieves Guild and the master trainer for Pickpocket. Apparently, he earned his nickname for running all the way from Windhelm to Riften instead of mounting his horse after a botched job. However, other guild members are clear his stories should be taken with a pinch of salt. He also makes regular advances to Sapphire, which she just as regularly turns down.

Notwithstanding his name-earning athletic feat, Vipir lives a relaxed existence in the Cistern. He wakes up every day at 8am and spends two hours wandering around the central section before heading to the training room to practice his archery. At 2pm he heads back and loiters around until 6pm, when he heads to the cooking spit for a two-hour dinner. He then stays up until 2am, when he heads back to his bed, which is separated from the kitchen by a wooden screen.

He wears the standard Thieves Guild armor, gauntlets and boots and is equipped with a steel sword and a hunting bow supplemented by 12 steel arrows. He also carries three lockpicks and up to 18 gold coins.

Related Quests

• Loud and Clear: Send a message to a former Thieves Guild client.
• The Pursuit: Break into Mercer Frey's house and search for clues.
• Under New Management: Become the Guild Master of the Thieves Guild.
• Spread the Love: Distribute religious literature to the citizens of Riften.
• A Cornered Rat: Locate Esbern.

Quest-Related Events

Loud and Clear

During the quest, he'll offer a tip:

Know anything about Goldenglow Estate?

"I wouldn't bother smacking at those hives with a weapon. Set 'em on fire and they'll go up like kindling."

The Pursuit

Before you convince the guild of Karliah's innocence, he'll refuse to speak with you:

"How dare you bring that Dunmer bitch here."

After though, he'll be stunned:

"I can't believe he emptied the vault. Right from under our noses."

Under New Management

Before speaking to Brynjolf:

"I heard Brynjolf wants to see you about being Guild Master. I suppose my turn will come one day, but for now you'll do nicely."

If spoken to during the ceremony:

"Don't talk to me, you're supposed to be at the ceremony!"

Spread the Love

He can be given a religious pamphlet:

Here, brother. Blessings of Mara upon you.

"Are you out of your mind?"

A Cornered Rat

During the quest, you can extract information from him regarding Esbern:

Know of an old guy hiding out in Riften, name of Esbern?

"Lot of people looking for him. Don't know his name, but he's paid good money for nobody to know he's down here."

Who else is looking for Esbern?

"Dangerous-looking elves who didn't give their names. Draw your own conclusions."

Dialogue

When greeted he may reply:

"You're making waves around here. I like that. If you ever want to talk about anything, you let me know."

"Hey, how's it going. Need pickpocket training?"

"If you need pickpocket training, just let me know."

"If you want to be a master pickpocket like me, I can get you there."

"If you wondering why they call me Vipir the Fleet, watch me outrun the town guard sometime."

"I've been a part of this Guild for as long as Mercer has been Guild Master."

"I might not be as big as some of my fellow Nords, but in a fight they can barely lay a hand on me."

"My specialty is pickpocketing. All I need is a rich mark, a moon-lit sky and I'm in my element."

"I wouldn't mind teaching the ways of the pickpocket... if the gold was right."

"I miss the glory days of this place. We had more coin stacked in the vaults than we even knew what to do with."

So how did you earn your name?

"It was on a job a few years back... it was supposed to be a simple burglary on a house in Windhelm. I was working with Vex and we got inside with no trouble. We found the loot, and made our way out."

Sounds normal to me.

"Well it was, up until the point where we set foot outside. The house was surrounded by town guard... the client had ratted us out. Vex just tells me to run, so I did. Half of them went after me, the other half went after her."

Did either of you get caught?

"Vex lost them in seconds... once she steps into the shadows, she vanishes. Me? I ran... and I ran... straight through the gates of Windhelm and all the way back to Riften."

That's an incredible distance to run.

"Vex was waiting for me at the Flagon when I came in... drenched in sweat. Everyone just took a look at me and laughed. Well, I had forgotten we had our horses tied up just outside of Windhelm... Vex rode hers back and arrived hours before I did. So, that's how I earned the name. Now keep it to yourself."

Once you become Guild Master, he'll offer his services:

"I am at your service."

Should you get suspended from the guild, he'll refuse to converse with you:

"Until you get back into the Guild's graces, we have nothing to speak about."

When giving training he will say:

Train me to be a better Pickpocket.

"Up to no good, are we? I'll teach you, but it'll cost you."

When exiting conversation he can say:

"Need any more pickpocket training, you just let me know."

"Come back and see me if you ever need pickpocket training."

After Loud and Clear, he can be asked about services:

Does the Guild provide other services?

"I'll point you to the first and last person you're ever going to need to talk to. Tonilia. She's the Guild's fence. Treat her right and she'll make you rich. Try and rip her off and you'll have the whole Guild to answer to."

Conversations

Vipir will at times entertain random conversations with fellow guild members. These will play out while the Guild is still struggling:

Vipir: "So, Sapphire. Can I do anything for you, or more to the point... to you?"

Sapphire: "Vipir "the Fleet." The only man who's foolish enough to name himself after his bedroom prowess."

Vipir: "You stupid cow. You don't know what you're missing."

Sapphire: "No, but I know that you're going to turn up missing if you keep up this kind of talk."

Vipir: "So, the ending of my tale I began earlier..."

Thrynn: "Is this your tale of single-handedly fighting off a pack of trolls or my favorite... where you bedded four women on the same night?"

Vipir: "Well, if you don't want to hear it, that's your loss."

Thrynn: "If I wanted to hear a tall tale, I'll read a children's storybook. Get some better stories, Vipir."

Niruin: "What in the name of Oblivion is going on in this place?"

Vipir: "Yeah, I know what you mean. If things don't start getting better soon, I may look for work elsewhere."

Niruin: "Hey, I still have a contact in Valenwood that may have some work for us. You're welcome to join me."

Vipir: "I'll keep that in mind."

Vipir: "I tried to fence some goods to Tonilia, and you know what she told me?"

Niruin: "I think I know, but go ahead."

Vipir: "She said that she barely had enough coin to cover it and I should come back later. Can you imagine that?"

Niruin: "This place is getting worse and worse."

After things turn around for the Guild, these conversations may play out:

Sapphire: "You know, things are really starting to move around here. I mean, look at the place. I've never seen so much merchandise."

Vipir: "Yeah, it's really something else, isn't it?"

Sapphire: "At this rate, the Guild won't be such a laughingstock anymore."

Vipir: "I agree. It'll be nice to get back the respect we lost in the last few years."

Vipir: "How's the training going?"

Niruin: "Better than ever. With the Guild back on its feet, there's more coin to throw around. How about you?"

Vipir: "Couldn't be busier."

Niruin: "Let's just hope it stays this way for a long time."

Notes

• In the Prima Official Game Guide, the summary for him reads "Vipir earned his name from the speed at which he can run and outmaneuver armored opponents. He plays to his strength and is most adept at pickpocketing and snatch-and-grab robberies. Of all the Thieves Guild members, Vipir is the most down-to-earth. He rarely acts condescendingly and is never overly rude or brash, but he can still handle himself when backed into a corner. He's quite approachable and excellent for learning what's new around the Guild."

Bugs

• Vipir was supposed to deliver three other lines during A Cornered Rat, depending on whether he likes you or whether you know Esbern is in the Ratways:

"Well... there is guy like that. He's paid good money for nobody to know he's down here, but I guess I can tell you."

"Huh. Lot of old guys around. I don't really know how I can help."

"He's holed up in the Ratway Warrens. Be careful. You're not the only one looking for him."

However, because you can only access the Cistern once you're a member, you'll never hear them.