The general process for becoming a thane comes down to a relatively general formula with the exception of Whiterun, where it is initially achieved by completing the quest Dragon Rising and does not require the steps below to complete, unless you have joined the Stormcloaks and completed Battle for Whiterun. I have Hjerim (Neutral Hjerim mod), but neither the quest nor the dialogue option shows up, so I can't become Thane. Argonians still live outside of Windhelm even if Imperials win. A friend must be an ordinary citizen of the hold, not just living in it; members of Orc strongholds and Khajiit caravans do not count towards the total. You befriend the jarl through a quest or favors. How much exactly does it add? Thus, only Winterhold lacks the opportunity for the player to acquire a residence in the hold; likewise, there is no housecarl available for the player in Winterhold. dark trunks 9 years ago #1. I've already done the neutral route: basically, you need to avoid picking a side and get through the main questline (with High Hrothgar). A thanedom that can't be achieved without winning the Civil War; Your house here is the one with the murders. I would like to buy Hjerim without completing the main quest. After these two objectives have been completed, Brunwulf will grant the Dragonborn the title of Thane, give them a random leveled weapon of Eastmarch, and appoint a housecarl to serve them. The only Hold which you cannot become thane of without choosing sides in the Civil War is Windhelm. The jarl grants the title of thane and all that comes with it. Ok, the last Quest of the Civil War - Imperials. If you lose your thane status in your hold (due to the jarl that granted it being removed by the Civil War or Season Unending), then your housecarl will still call you thane but you will be unable to use your status to avoid being arrested by the guards until it is reinstated. Some citizens may have more than one quest which will befriend them. There is no specific faction marking for thanes. It is a mod comparable to JK's Skyrim in quality, though it has a different style. This mod: 1. ... Post: "Why Windhelm Is The Worst City In Skyrim A List" specifically for the game The … Fortunately, getting back the title is usually simply just asking the new Jarl for it. While I've played over a thousand hours of Skyrim I have never managed to complete the Civil War questline, despite several clean starts, so I figured I should try and get that sorted. In addition, you don't really talk to the steward; you talk to the jarl in order to become Thane. Yeah, I just finished the Blood On Ice quest, though the steward never mentioned anything about that. Neutral Thane of Windhelm Become a thane of Windhelm without taking sides in the Civil War. Intro Credits roll as Ulfric narrates. Thane is an honorary title presented by the jarl of a hold to individuals of high esteem. Join the Empire and complete the Civil War Questline, or 2. The Elder Scrolls IV: Knights of the Nine. Galmar Stone-Fist Thane of Eastmarch is a quest available in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The brewing Civil War in Skyrim is between two main factions, the Imperial Legion and the Stormcloaks. (Imperial) Jarl Brunwulf Free-Winter – Windhelm You must have captured Windhelm in the Civil War Questline (so like, finished it). You must resolve the Civil War, one way or the other, to be named Thane in Eastmarch. If the jarl that named you thane is replaced through the events of the Civil War or via. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim; Getting the Windhelm house without joining the Stormcloaks? He is the leader of the Stormcloak rebellion, who believes that Skyrim should free itself from the Empire. Check here for more specifics. The bestowed title is one of both recognition and prestige. User Info: dark trunks. Each jarl has their own requirements for the title and may bestow the honor on multiple people. Any way to force my being thane? After posting this, I've managed to become thane in multiple holds without joining the war on either side, but I could not become thane of Eastmarch without taking a side, for I have already completed Blood on the Ice, and so my original advice still stands. Did you choose a side in the Civil War? To that end, I would like to get the community's advice on what I should do to ensure my success in achieving the "perfect outcome" from my perspective. This video shows how to become Thane of Hjaalmarch by working with the Jarl of Morthal. The UESPWiki – Your source for The Elder Scrolls since 1995, https://en.uesp.net/w/index.php?title=Skyrim:Thane&oldid=2238012, Former Jarl of Falkreath, deposed by his nephew. Fast travel to Windhelm Stables and speak to Tullius. Citizens of the possible fixes: use the Unrelenting Force shout on at! 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