Should I keep Madanach alive?

If you don't kill Madanach, you can follow him and his men after escaping Markarth

Markarth

Markarth is a major city located in the Reach, near the border of High Rock. It is housed in an ancient Dwemer city, giving it architecture noticeably different from most cities in Skyrim. Much of the city is carved into the rock face which surrounds it. Jarl Igmund is the ruler of the Reach.

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. They will lead you to Druadach Redoubt, a Forsworn

Forsworn

The Forsworn, also known as the Madmen of the Reach, are a faction of Reachmen formed following the Markarth Incident in 4E 176. The Forsworn claim that they are the true sons and daughters of The Reach, but are often considered "two septims short of a pint of ale".

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encampment and cave that is now friendly. Keep in mind that siding with Madanach will only cause the Forsworn in Druadach Redoubt to become friendly to you.

Should I help or kill Madanach?

Killing Madanach is easier said then done. You have to kill him quitely so that the other prisioners won't rush to his aid. After he is dead, take the loot from his body, which will include a key to the gate just outside of his chamber.

Should I kill Madanach after escape?

If you have escaped after killing Madanach, you will have your equipment returned by Thonar, and be rewarded with the Silver-Blood Family Ring. However, if you escape with Madanach, your equipment will be returned by Kaie, a member of the Forsworn. She will also reward you with the Armor of the Old Gods.

What happens if you side with Madanach?

Upon helping Madanach escape and choosing not to kill him at Thonar's behest, Madanach will reward the Dragonborn with the Armor of the Old Gods.

What happens if you side with the Forsworn?

The Forsworn are the most common type of hostile NPC encountered in the Reach. Encounters with them will not occur under normal conditions outside of the Reach. It is not possible to join the Forsworn, but you can side with them through a quest series and one area will become non-hostile.

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Can you become Thane of Markarth if you side with the Forsworn?

Yes, to my knowledge there is only one quest where you side with the forsworn (the forsworn conspiracy) and it has zero impact on the rest of the game. Indeed.

What do you get for killing Madanach?

If done correctly, after killing Madanach and the rest of his Forsworn followers inside the Markarth Ruins, the Dragonborn will exit out to a peaceful Markarth with Thonar waiting with his guards to speak with them and reward them with the Silver-Blood Family Ring, as well as a pardon from the Jarl.

Can you save Thonar's wife?

If you choose to question Thonar as part of your investigation, she is killed by Nana Ildene in a scripted death. If you choose not to question Thonar (see notes) she will survive the quest and, once you have escaped from Cidhna Mine, she will have picked up her daily routine.

Can you complete Forsworn conspiracy without going to jail?

If you become a Thane of the Reach before starting or completing this quest, you will not be arrested when you return to the Shrine of Talos, making you unable to complete the quest. Even if you murder a guard and submit to arrest, you still will not be able to complete the quest.

Can you get Armor of the Old Gods if you kill Madanach?

If players choose to slay Madanach and his Forsworn brutes, they can loot his corpse to get Skyrim's Armor of the Old Gods set. Upon returning to the city's ground level, Thonar will reward the Dragonborn with the unique Silver-Blood Family Ring.

What happens if you save Margaret in Markarth?

If saved, she will be thankful and give you a necklace. Saving Margret can be helpful in later quests having to do with investigating the marketplace attack. Since Margret will still be alive, you can ask her directly about the attack instead of having to ask multiple unwilling witnesses.

Is the abandoned house in Markarth safe?

There are numerous safe containers (62 in total), an unowned bed that confers the Rested bonus, as well as services available close by at the entrance to Markarth. The containers inside the house are safe for permanent storage.

Should I help vigilant tyranus?

A disembodied voice tells the Dragonborn to kill Tyranus. If they do not respond, Tyranus is driven mad by the disembodied voice and will say "it's you or me," then attacks. In any case, Tyranus must be killed so that the Dragonborn can exit the Abandoned House.

Is Madanach a bad guy?

Type of Villain

Madanach, also known as The King in Rags, is a minor antagonist in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

What is the friendliest race in Skyrim?

The one exception to this (at least on Tamriel) is the Khajiit, who instead view the fundamental nature of reality as being love. They are a shoo-in for the friendliest race. The Akaviri, Imperials, Bosmer, and Argonians do have their reasons for being less dickish than average however.

What is the most picked race in Skyrim?

Can you become Thane of Markarth?

Become Thane of Markarth

The idea is to complete enough quests for both the Jarl and his Steward, driving out the Forsworn from their city and their hills, as well as completing the Civil War Quests. The Jarl will then make you Thane of Markarth and appoint you a housecarl, Argis the Bulwark.

Do the Forsworn become friendly?

If the Dragonborn helped Madanach during "No One Escapes Cidhna Mine," all the Forsworn in Druadach Redoubt will be friendly towards the player.

What happens when you become Thane of Markarth?

Once five citizens are helped, Igmund will dub you thane, bequeathing you the Blade of the Reach – a radiant weapon which scales in type, material, and enchantment to the player's level – and unlocking Argis the Bulwark as a housecarl, alongside the many other perks that the title holds.

Do you ever see Madanach again?

TIL you can follow Madanach and his buddies after completing "No One Escapes Cidnha Mine" and they will lead you to Druadach Redoubt where you can be friends with the Forsworn!

What race are Reachmen?

The Reachmen, also known as the Reachfolk or Witchmen of High Rock, are a race of humans who are native to the Reach in southwestern Skyrim and the neighboring Western Reach in the east of High Rock.

What do you think Markarth is worth?

Elenwen staying/leaving gives one point to the faction the decision favors, Markarth is worth 2 for Stormcloak, Riften is worth 2 for imperials, Dawnstar only worth 1 (the speech check seems to be irrelevant to the negotiation beyond getting extra speechcraft XP).

Can you become Thane twice?

In Skyrim you can become Thane of every hold. The only exception is Eastmarch in which you can get the thanedom after the civil war is over.

Who becomes Jarl of Markarth if the Stormcloaks win?

If the Stormcloaks gain control of Markarth, during the quest "The Battle for Fort Sungard," Thongvor becomes the new Jarl of Markarth.