The main part of this quest starts at the Shrine of Talos.
This quest has more than one ending and all variants have been discussed in our walkthrough.
Activating the quest
As you enterMarkarthfor the first time,you will witnessa tradeswoman being murdered.
Check it out from the inventory’s level to find an enigmatic invitation to theShrine of Talos.
She will give you a very preciousamuletand you will receive the mysteriousnoteanyway.
Head inside to meetEltrys- the one who gave you the note on the marketplace.
Speak to him to learn that he’s terrified by what’s going on in the city.
As an outsider, you have more freedom in investigating the case.
Your task is to solve the murders case and finding the culprits (Elthryssuspects the Forsworn).
Learning more about them should be the first thing you do.
It’s best to start off withMargret.
Speak to her to receive some not very useful information which you shouldn’t depend on too much.
He will tell you that the woman rented the best room for a whole month and paid in advance.
After you obtain the key or just break into the room, you should take a look around it.
Read it to make the whole situation a bit clearer (see:Read Margret’s Journal).
Head there to meetGarvey, who manages this building (screen above).
He will tell you that this place is a flophouse for the poor.
Ask him about oWeylinto learn that he has lived here his whole life -Garveyhas thekeyto his room.
The most important role is of course played by the innkeeperKleppr.
If you’re not satisfied with such solutions, you could always sneak up to him and try pickpocketing.
It’s however rather difficult, as there are many clients inside the inn.
Thonar Silver-Blood seemed especially interesting to her.
Unfortunately the notes will state that Margret didn’t do too well and that she fears about her life.
You know the further turn of events.
It’s obvious that you should now head to speak with Thonar Silver-Blood.
I wouldn’t suggest rushing with it, but taking care of Weylin first.
Ask her about Thonar to learn that he doesn’t want any visitors.
Regardless of how you reachThonar, he won’t be pleased with your visit.
He will tell you to leave his house, threatening to call the guards otherwise.
Silence them and you will be able to questionThonarin return.
He will tell you that he’s commanding the Forsworn.
Try asking him any additional questions and you will be asked to leave.
From the brief instructions you will learn that his objective should be to put fear into the Nord hearts.
You don’t have any choice - you oughta fight him.
Knock outDrystonto learn that he was sent by a man named Nepos.
He is the mysterious “N” who you’re looking for.
Without much delicacy,Neposwill reveal he’s a Forsworn agent following the order of their King.
You will have to choice but to kill the old man and his threeservants- including one mage.
They will tell you that’s how everyone who dares to oppose the Forsworn ends.
They plan the same faith for you.
You definitely shouldn’t resist the guards- the whole of Markarth guard is connected with the conspiracy.
If youescape the cityand return later on, you will still be considered a public enemy.
It’s best tojust go to prison- it’s connected with another side quest, namelyNo-one Escapes Cidhna Mine.
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