In Oblivion and Skyrim, when first gaining entry to the various DB sanctuaries, the doors ask you for an answer to a riddle, and when you respond correctly, they welcome you 'home'.

So over the past week or so, I was wondering:

What's up with these doors? Are they some type of enchantment? A window to or a sliver of an aspect of Sithis itself?

It's something that i've never really seen mentioned within the games and I hope you guys can help with.

Edit: I've lurked on this forum for quite a while and was kind of surprised when I realized that this was my first post!

I always thought it to be some sort of enchantment on the door. Considering the doors let in anyone who knows the password, even the people trying to destroy the Brotherhood, it probably isn't anything sentient. I wonder why they can't just change the passwords to keep them out.

Thanks for the quick reply!
Yes, that does seem like the most probable reason.


Of course, it could be this...: youtubeDOTcom/watch?v=lfmfjfLlKB0

Enchanting is a very useful skill.