Are there any side quests that can only be found by breaking and entering

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When I come to new towns/cities, I always find houses that have locked doors. My exploratory instincts tell me to pick the lock, go inside, and scope the place out. However, what if I don't need items or gold and I am not on any Thieves' Guild quest to rob a house? Is there the possibility to uncover new quest lines, or is there's just not much advantage to breaking into peoples' houses?

Best Answer

Yes, there is one quest that you can get from breaking into a house in windhelm in which you can speak with Aventus Aretino whom will start the dark brotherhood quest line for you. Here is a photo and description of the house. Enjoy!