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Markarth is found in the western corner of 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Skyrim and is the capital of the Reach. The city has a distinctive history and architecture thanks to its origin as a dwarven city. Though Reachmen and Nords have inhabited its stone halls since their disappearance, its dwarven influence is still obvious to any of the city's visitors.
Those visitors would have been made aware of the Forsworn problem. The native ✤Reachmen have been conducting an insurrection against the city for the last few decades, turning the Reach into a dangerous province that has many travelers on edge and fearful of being attacked by the natives.
Markarth Quests
The Forsworn and the threat that they pose dominate much of Markarth's attention. Even on your very first visit to the city, a Forsworn conspirator murders a woman on the streets unless you stop him. This degree of fear and uncertainty sets the tone for many of Markarth's adventures.
Main Quests
Markarth does not feature heavily in the main story. The only time you visit during your quest to stop Alduin is to reach Sky Haven Temple in the quest 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Alduin's Wall. During this quest, you will, predictably, have to fight Forsworn.
Side Quests
The smaller adventures that you embark on from the stone city deal heavily with its complex history, both political and religious. You can expect to conduct several investigations within its walls while working to uncover secret groups.
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You help a Vigilant of Stendarr investigate an abandoned house, only to discover a Daedric shrine within. |
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The Priest of Arkay asks you to find the pests gnawing on the city's mummified dead only to discover that a Daedric cult is responsible. |
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A seemingly innocent bystander ropes you into an investigation into the Forsworn. |
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You are imprisoned after being framed and must find your way out of Cidhna Mine. |
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The Heart Of Dibella |
The Temple of Dibella enlists your help in finding a new Sybil for their temple. |
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The Lost Expedition |
A long-discarded note starts a search for a lost expedition in the ruins beneath the city. |
How To Become Thane In Markarth
In this city, you earn the Jarl's favor by killing Forsworn. He will send you out to destroy several of their camps before he is willing to offer you the final task, retrieving Hrolfdir's Shield somewhere in the Hold.
Once that is complete, you will be offered the chance to earn the title after helping citizens and purchasing Vlindrel Hall.
We have a 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:detailed guide for becoming🌠 𝓰Thane of Markarth to help you earn the title.
Alternatively, you will be given the title if Stormcloaks control the city. This can be earned by completing 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Compelling Tribute or by trading the city to Ulfric in 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Season Unending.
You will be given the enchanted Blade of the Reach and will be assigned Argis the Bulwark as your follower after earning your title.
How To Buy A House In Markarth
Once you have put yourself on the path of Thaneship, the steward will tell you about Vlindrel Hall, a medium-sized house in the city. It costs 8,000 gold to purchase and costs a total of 12,000 gold to fully upgrade.
It has facilities for both enchanting and alchemy as well as the other amenities that one can expect from a house. While it is not particularly large, it has almost everything you would need.
Markarth Merchants
Markarth's economy is built on its silver mines which are fantastic for the people who profit from its operation. Unfortunately for everyone else, the city is not geared toward doing much else. While your needs will be met, you will not encounter any particularly interesting merchants.
Most of your shopping needs are catered to at the Markarth marketplace, directly across from the entrance. You will find the general store, inn, and a pair of market stands.
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Arnleif and Sons Trading Company |
The city's general store is located just northwest of the stalls and is where you can sell most items. |
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Silver-Blood Inn |
Like most cities, you can buy food and drink at the inn. You are also able to rent a room for a night. |
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Kerah |
She sells jewelry at her stall. |
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Hogni Red-Arm |
Though he has questionable hygiene practices, he sells meat at his stall. |
Your battle-focused purchases can be made at Markarth two blacksmiths. They happen to be siblings that served in the Legioꦍn and trained in their trade together.
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Ghorza gra-Bagol |
This woman struggles to teach her less-than-capable apprentice at her forge on the south side of the city. She sells armor and weapons. |
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Moth gra-Bagol |
He works as the Court Blacksmith and sells equipment at Understone Keep. |
The city has more than skilled blacksmiths. It also has an alchemy shop and, of course, a court wizard.
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The Hag's Cure |
You can buy potions and other alchemical ingredients from this shop, west of Understone Keep and on the upper level. |
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Calcelmo |
As an avid Dwemer researcher, he is set up at the ruins in the south section of the Understone Keep. He sells spell tomes and other magical items. |
Crafting Stations
Markarth's silver-based economy centralizes its blacksmithing equipment by the mine. Most of its other crafting facilities are in the Understone Keep.
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Forge |
At Ghorza gra-Bagol's smithy on the south side of the city, and at Moth gra-Bagol's smithy in the north wing of the Understone Keep. |
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Blacksmith's Table |
At Ghorza gra-Bagol's smithy on the south side of the city, and at Moth gra-Bagol's smithy in the north wing of the Understone Keep. |
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Grindstone |
At Ghorza gra-Bagol's smithy on the south side of the city, and at Moth gra-Bagol's smithy in the north wing of the Understone Keep. |
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Tanning Rack |
At Ghorza gra-Bagol's smithy on the south side of the city, and at Moth gra-Bagol's smithy in the north wing of the Understone Keep. |
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Smelter |
Close to the city gate and north of the Warrens. |
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Alchemy Lab |
At the Hag's Cure, west of Understone Keep and on the upper level. |
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Arcane Enchanter |
Within Calcelmo's workshop, at the ruins in the south section of the Understone Keep. |
Trainers
Unfortunately, Markarth does not play host to many individuals talented in skills beyond exploiting an incarcerated population. It has few trainers, though the ones that are present are worth learning from.
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Master |
Enchanting |
Hamal, after completing The Heart of Dibella |
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Speech |
Ogmund, at the Silver-Blood Inn. |
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Sneak |
Garvey, living in the Warrens on the south side of the city. |
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Smithing |
Ghorza gra-Bagol, at the south side of the city. |
Followers
Markarth has a small collection of followers that you can bring along for your adventures, including a special, four-legged companion.
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Argis the Bulwark |
He will be your housecarl after you become Thane. |
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Cosnach |
He will become a follower after you defeat him in a brawl in the Warrens. |
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Vorstag |
This man is a hireling based in the Silver-Blood Inn. Like the others, his services can be bought for 500 gold. |
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Vigilance |
He is a dog that is purchased from Banning at the Markarth Stables for 500 gold |
Marriage Partners
Despite appearances, there is plenty of love to be had within the stone city, not least because there is a temple dedicated to the Goddess of Love within.
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Argis the Bulwark |
Like other housecarls, you will be able to marry him after earning his services. |
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Cosnach |
Marriage will be possible after you beat him in a brawl. |
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Vorstag |
He will be open to marriage after you hire him once. |
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Ghorza gra-Bagol |
You must help her find a training manual for her apprentice before you can marry her. |
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Muiri |
She will only marry you if you complete the bonus objective in the quest 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Mourning Never Comes. |
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Omluag |
Help him convince his overseer to ease up on the smelter workers. He will become interested in your advances after you succeed. |
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Orla |
They are priestesses of Dibella and will be interested in marriage after you complete The Heart of Dibella. The priestesses are poor marriage candidates as they will not leave their temple and do not act like spouses. |
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Senna |
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Anwen |
Notable Loot
It will be disappointing to learn that you cannot help yourself to the piles of silver that the city produces. You should focus your efforts on the Understone Keep, where many of the city's most valuable items are. The Dwemer Museum, visited during the Thieves Guild quest 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Hard Answers, haಞs its own valuables in the form of dwarven loot.
Aside from those two options, you have a selection of spell books scattered throughout the city.
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Enchanting |
Twin Secrets, found at Calcelmo's Laboratory in the Understone Keep. |
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Heavy Armor |
Chimarvamidium, found at Calcelmo's Tower within the Dwemer Museum. |
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Alchemy |
Herbalist's Guide to Skyrim, found at the Hags's Cure. |
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Alteration |
Daughter of the Niben, near the throne at the Understone Keep. |
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Conjuration |
The Warrior's Charge, found in the Jarl's room at the Understone Keep. |
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Illusion |
2920, Sun's Dawn, v2, found in the Temple of Dibella's Inner Sanctum. |
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Illusion |
Mystery of Talara, Part 4, at Nepos's House. |
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Speech |
A Dance in Fire, v7, at Arnleif and Sons Trading Company. |
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Archery |
Vernaccus and Bourlor, at Markarth |
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Light Armor |
Ice and Chitin, at the Guard Tower in Markarth. |
There are also a pair of unusual gems for the 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:No Stone Unturned Quest.
- One in the Master Bedroom at the Treasury House
- One in the Dwemer Museum, at the Understone Keep.