Should I 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.

Should you fight the Markarth Guards?

Killing the guards in Markarth increases the bounty, and all of the guards in the Reach do the same thing. 360 Sometimes, when entering the Temple of Talos a second time to report to Eltrys, there will be one guard missing, and the Dragonborn will not be confronted at all, making the quest impossible to complete.

What happens if you resist Markarth guards?

Resisting Arrest[edit]

If you resist arrest, several waves of guards will attack you within the shrine. If you end this combat (either by killing all guards or otherwise), any Markarth City Guard who sees you afterward will attempt to arrest you on sight for "murder and conspiracy against the city of Markarth".

Who is the Markarth killer in Skyrim?

Weylin is a Breton witchblade from Markarth. He lives in the Warrens, but will never be seen there because when you enter the city for the first time, he will attempt to murder a woman named Margret. You can either stop him by killing him, or let him commit the murder.

Do you have to go to jail in Markarth?

Yes, you have to go to jail as a part of this quest. I tried resisting and everything to avoid it, but I found no way of getting around this part (You can go ahead and kill those corrupt guards if you want, you'll earn a bounty but you'll still go to jail if you walk out of the shrine).

Can you stop Weylin from killing Margret in Markarth?

Should I let Madanach live?

If you don't kill Madanach, you can follow him and his men after escaping Markarth. They will lead you to Druadach Redoubt, a Forsworn 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.

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.

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.

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.

Can you betray Molag Bal Skyrim?

To betray Molag Bal, you just have to kill the priest before he goes back to the house, i.e. just after releasing him. The Mace will stay rotten and Molag Bal will have no way to take his revenge on Boethiah. You will not be his champion but will also miss the mace and thus the Oblivion Walker trophy.

Why won't it let me become Thane of Markarth?

To become a Thane of Markarth, the Dragonborn needs to kill groups of Forsworn for the Jarl and his steward. They then must retrieve Hrolfdir's Shield (this quest is only given when at level 20 or higher).

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.

How do I get rid of Markarth bounty in Skyrim?

There are three main ways to get rid of a bounty: paying it, serving jail time, and using your Thaneship to get out of it. You can also try killing any witnesses or, if you're a Thieves Guild member, bribing your way out.

What should I say 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 join the Forsworn?

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.

Who is a high profile victim in Markarth?

All high-profile targets there are merchants (i.e. Milore Ienth, alchemist; Glover Mallory, blacksmith; Garyn Ienth, grocer; and Fethis Alor, general goods. The best bet is to kill Garyn Ienth because he doesn't offer much in the way of trading.)

Can you become Jarl Skyrim?

Though the Dragonborn is able to become a member of secret societies like the Thieves Guild or curry favor with a city's authorities to become one of its Thanes, there is no way for players to officially ascend to the powerful Jarl position in Skyrim.

Does whiterun get destroyed if you join the Imperials?

Along the city wall of the Plains District, the Imperial Legion will be returning fire with their own catapults. The streets will be busy with citizens running back to their houses and city guards making ready to fight the enemy. Whiterun will suffer great destruction during the battle.

Is it better to side with the Legion or Stormcloaks?

The Legion Offers The More Satisfying Questline

Both Stormcloak and Imperial questlines are based around taking back areas the other faction controls, eventually leading to a final confrontation in either Solitude or Windhelm.

Can you lose Thane status?

If the jarl that named you thane is replaced through the events of the Civil War or via Season Unending, you will lose the title, though you can regain it by speaking to the new jarl.

Who should I give Markarth to?

Kicking her out pleases the Stormcloaks, letting her stay pleases the Imperials. Phase 2: Markarth is given to the Stormcloaks. This seems unavoidable, as there is never a dialog presented. This turns the favor toward the Stormcloaks side, which then triggers followup options to give something to the Imperials.

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.

Can you lose your title as Thane Skyrim?

In The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, the title of Thane may be lost if power over the Hold of which the Dragonborn is Thane is transferred to the opposite side of the ongoing Civil War. It can be attained again, however, by completing the normal tasks needed to become Thane once more, this time for the newly instated Jarl.

Who do I buy the house off in Markarth?

Vlindrel Hall is the house that the player can purchase in Markarth. It can only be purchased once you complete various quests for the Jarl and his Steward.

Can you own the abandoned house in Markarth?

After completion of the first part of "The House of Horrors," the house can be used as a free alternative home without ever completing the quest (leaving it open, or failing it intentionally). However, the Dragonborn cannot have a spouse live in this house, as it is technically unowned.