So what is the point of the "Torture Chamber"? I've heard that the 'victims' will give treasure locations (I'm assuming you have to strike them.), but how does a torture chamber factor into the goals/mission of the DB?

I know they've strayed from the 5 Tenets, but I don't understand how the chamber factors into their eradication role.

I'm not trying to set up a 'flame Bethesda for a bad storyline' thread I"m just wondering if somewhere in the DB's history the chamber fits in.

And please don't start with the "Why put 'spoiler' in the title of a thread in the Spoilers section?". It's also the Cheats and Hints section.

Ive never included the chamber in my upgrades because it seems so ... odd.

OK, I'm not the only one who finds it odd then.

I only did it because:
1) I didn't realize it would have people in it - figured it would just be the 'stuff'.
2) I would've felt badly keeping some of the money and not upgrading the Sanctuary to it's fullest potential.

I thought it be a good place to kidnap amd torture my political foes. Every other Jarls seems to have one in their dungeon, so why shouldn't I?

It's also not bad for training Destruction. I can't remember off the top of my head if it "refills" or not, but if you have a decent Restoration school spell, then there's a bunch of skills you can train off of your... guests. One-handed, Two-handed, Archery, Destruction, Illusion, the list goes on and on when you are playing to a captive audience.

To anyone who disagrees with this on a moral level;

1) It's the Dark Brotherhood.

2) Refer all other questions to #1.

I think I've asked before and I think people said they just hang there dead.

I'm pretty sure a 1-H attack from me would 1-shot them at this point, but maybe I'll toy around with magic.

As for the morality: there's a difference between killing people quickly based on a contract and torturing people for treasure locations or other unstated reasons. Take mafia hitmen for example: they kill quickly and get out whereas 'enforcers' will torment/torture people who owe money or favors. Maybe we're both now.

Skyrim is my first TES game so I was just wondering of there was something in the history that would explain the chamber.

Nope. No history that I'm aware of.

But it is a nice little space to get some ... work done in between contracts.

This is also my first Elder Scrolls game, so I wouldn't really know much. However, Delvin says something like "that's the DB I know and love" when you buy the upgrade.

Maybe that's where they deal with rats and informants. Until I hear a lore reason behind it that's the story I'm sticking with. I'm the Listener, damn it!

I did wonder why they had a torture chamber.
But It's cool.
I'm sure it has a purpose.
Maybe Babette uses it as ready meals or for a snack, lol.

I always buy it, why not.

Hmmm, could be. Since we're on the run from the Penitus Oculatus maybe she stays in now.

I've never played a vampire, but I'm guessing that bite marks don't get rendered when you feed? If so, I can check their necks.

Me too.

I think she prefers "free-range" sources. I'm willing to help her with most things, but I won't stick my neck out for her!

same reason why i did. i did not expect actual victims in the chamber

Interrogating them all gives you locations to some treasure.

That's about it, really. The chamber kind of sickens me, but I tend to conjure stories that they're all horrible, horrible people.

Y'know. In an Amnesia, The Dark Descent kind of way.

Yeah, it makes me uncomfortable - I don't go there very often.

I wouldn't either, but even I can hear their cries all throughout the damn place :/

is there any way to get more recruits? do i have to do more contracts from the night mother?

I don't know. I've done quite a few so far and I think I only have 2 "Initiates".

I've only had the two initiates regardless of how many lumberjacks I kill. While doing the CW quest to get the dirt on Anuriel in Riften, I arrived outside of the jarl's keep only to be attacked by some "nightingale temple defender" dressed in DB garb, carrying the shield of a Riften guard! I wish I'd taken a screenshot.

I also wish I could incarcerate a trio of Thalmor in that torture, er, "enhanced interrogation" chamber in the Dawnstar sanctuary. I'd like them to experience their own brand of interrogation.