Why can't i become Thane in Riften?

Make sure you've completed up to journeying to High Hrothgar being your active quest or further. You can have all Thane quests active at one time, there is no limit. No, it doesn't require that. One of the possible quests for helping people is to go to High Hrothgar - but not a requirement.

Why can't i be Thane of Riften?

If you kill the NPCs in Cragslane Cavern before obtaining the quest from Wujeeta, you may have difficulty becoming Thane in Riften. We advise loading a previous save prior to killing the NPCs.

How do you trigger Thane of Riften?

Become Thane of Riften

For Riften you must go to the Riften Fishery and look for a lady that has a Skooma addiction. You then give her some coin and ask her where she gets her skooma. Afterwards, you talk to the jarl and complete the skooma dealer quests.

Why won't Maven make me Thane?

If Maven becomes the Jarl of Riften, the Last Dragonborn loses the ability to become Thane as she says that they are trying to steal her throne, unless the Dragonborn has high level of alliance with her.

Why won't Riften let me buy a house?

To buy a house in Skyrim's Riften, you'll need to impress the Jarl by doing positive things for her citizens. Once you've won her favor, she'll make you Thane, which allows you to purchase a house for 8,000 gold coins.

Skyrim. How To Become The Thane Of Riften (The Rift)

Why am i not getting the option to buy honeyside?

Honeyside can only be purchased after you complete some quests related to the town of Riften, which shouldn't be that hard or complicated to do.

How many quests does it take to become Thane of Riften?

This will require the completion of two quests. "The Raid" is a simple quest where you talk to the Jarl of Riften about the Skooma problem. They'll ask you to enter the Riften warehouse and kill Sarthis Idren, a key player in the operation.

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.

Can you overthrow Maven?

No. She has an “Essential Tag” which keeps her immortal & unkillable. All you'll ever be able to do is beat the crap out of her, but she'll never die. If you want her to die, you'll have to cheat via Command Console, and remove her Essential Tag, THEN you can kill her.

Can you become Thane of Riften without Wujeeta?

Nope, The Skooma Trade is the opening quest to Becoming a Thane of Riften, so you have to finish it before being able to start the quests leading to being Thane.

Who to marry in Riften?

For anyone looking for a companion with their priorities set straight, Mjoll is the ideal marriage choice in Skyrim. She's a good-doer and dislikes anything that has to do with corruption, namely the Thieves' Guild and the Black-Briar family. Players will find her in Riften, usually hanging around the Bee and Barb Inn.

Is there a secret entrance to Riften?

There are three entrances into Riften instead of the typical one of two. This is the only hold in Skyrim that has so many entrances. All of the other holds that have walls can only be entered from one main gate and, rarely, a side entrance that requires sneaking.

Should I give up Riften or Winterhold?

Give him Winterhold. Ulfric gets Markarth for the Silver, and pretty much everything else.

How do you unlock Honeyside in Riften?

Honeyside can only be acquired on the path to becoming a Thane of Riften. To achieve this, the Dragonborn must have good reputation with Riften citizens and have proven their worth to the Jarl.

What does the jarl of Riften give you?

Jarl Laila Law-Giver is the Jarl of Riften. She is confident that she has things under control though it is obvious that the Thieves' Guild has a strong influence in the city. She will allow the player to purchase a home and become a Thane by completing her and her people's tasks.

Can you marry Maven Black-Briar's daughter?

No, it is not.

Can Jarls be killed in Skyrim?

All Jarls are essential except Ulfric Stormcloak during the Battle for Windhelm. That is the only time in the game where you can kill a Jarl.

What happens if Maven becomes Jarl?

If she does become Jarl, however, she will stay in Mistveil Keep, and her normal conversations will not occur. New conversations with her court, rather than the citizens of Riften, can be overheard.

Can I become a Jarl?

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.

How many Housecarls can you have in Skyrim?

There are five Housecarls that can join you: Lydia of Whiterun. Jordis the Sword-Maiden of Solitude.

How many times can I use the Thane excuse?

When you are a thane in a Hold, you can use the excuse to get out of a crime only once. However, if you are arrested afterward, you still retain your thane status.

What happens if I give Riften to the Imperials?

Phase 3: You must give up either Riften or Dawnstar to the Imperials. Giving up Riften pleases the Imperials, giving up Dawnstar pleases the Stormcloaks. Phase 4: Imperials want compensation for a battle at Karthwasten. Giving it to them pleases the Imperials, denying it pleases the Stormcloaks.

What is Honeyside in Riften?

Honeyside is the house that the player can purchase in Riften. Location: Riften. Initial cost: 8000 Gold.

Can you marry the blacksmith in Riften?

Balimund is a male Nord from Riften. He runs the blacksmith shop near the city market. He can train you in smithing. He's also a potential Marriage prospect.