The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion - The Story of Lucien Lachance
As one of the most memorable characters in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion’s Dark Brotherhood questline, Lucien Lachance is loved by many in the community. He’s the player’s first introduction to the shadowy guild and becomes a close confidant as the quest progresses.
That said, those who haven’t played The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion yet will have likely come across Lachance during their playthrough of Skyrim, albeit unknowingly. Regardless of where players first meet Lachance, his story is an interesting one, though it ultimately ends in tragedy.
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Little is known about Lachance’s early life. Though he’s known to have journeyed to the land of Skyrim in his youth, specifically to Riften. There, a thief stole his purse and Lachance retaliated by “taking” their eyes. This suggests that Lachance has had a penchant for violence since his younger years.
Later in his life, Lachance joined the Dark Brotherhood, where he took on multiple contracts and climbed the ranks. At one point, he accepted a contract from a man who wanted his ex-wife killed for leaving him. This seemingly mundane contract would later lead to his demise, though that comes into play much later.
Eventually, Lachance becomes a Speaker, making him a part of the Dark Brotherhood’s main governing body — the Black Hand. This subgroup within the guild consists of nine members in total. Though the lower-ranking members of the guild only know of five. First and foremost is the Listener, the “thumb” of the Black Hand. As the Night Mother’s chosen follower, the Listener receives messages from her, then passes them on to the Speakers.
The Speakers, then — of which there are four — assign members of the guild to carry out the Night Mother’s
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