Can you marry Aela without being a werewolf?

To directly answer the question, no, you cannot marry Aela without being a werewolf, as becoming a werewolf is a requirement to complete the Companion storyline, which is necessary for her to be eligible as a spouse. This werewolf transformation is a critical part of the Companions guild questline, making it impossible to marry Aela the Huntress without undergoing this transformation.

Marriage Requirements

Understanding the Process

Before diving into the specifics of marrying Aela, it’s essential to understand the process and requirements involved. Marrying Aela requires completion of the Companion storyline, which includes becoming a werewolf. This journey is not just about romance but also about embracing the lycanthropy that comes with being a part of the Companions.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Inquiries

1. Can you get Aela as a follower without becoming a werewolf?

• No, to have Aela as a follower, you must complete the Companion storyline, which includes becoming a werewolf.

1. Can you marry Aela then become a vampire?

• No, since marrying Aela requires you to finish the Companions questline, which turns you into a werewolf, and you cannot be both a werewolf and a vampire at the same time, unless you cure one condition to adopt the other.

1. What are the benefits of marrying Aela the Huntress?

• Aela is a strong follower, skilled in combat, and provides free Archery training, among other benefits.

1. Is Aela in love with Skjor?

• Although there’s a rumor among the Companions, Aela denies any romantic feelings towards Skjor, but they do go on hunts together in beast form.

1. Can you turn Aela into a vampire?

• No, Aela, being a werewolf, has immunity to vampirism.

Marriage and Relationships

6. Who has a crush on the Dragonborn?

• Aela is hinted to have feelings for the Dragonborn.

6. Can Aela be killed in Skyrim?

• Yes, Aela, like most followers, can be killed if not protected properly.

6. Why won’t Aela marry me?

• This could be because you haven’t completed the Companion storyline or haven’t become a werewolf.

6. Is Aela the Huntress a Stormcloak?

• Aela is associated with the Stormcloaks during the Skyrim Civil War.

Additional Information

10. Can Aela turn you into a werewolf again?

    • Yes, Aela can give you back your Beast Form if you’ve lost it.

11. Can I turn Lydia into a vampire?

    • Yes, through the Dawnguard DLC main quest by siding with Serana and Harkon.

12. Can Aela cure vampirism?

    • Aela can transform you back into a werewolf, which would cancel out vampirism.

13. Is Aela a good wife?

    • Aela offers various benefits, including combat prowess, free Archery training, and companionship.

14. Why is Aela invisible?

    • This could be due to mod conflicts, specifically with Diverse Werewolves and Bijin Warmaidens.

15. Can your wife leave you in Skyrim?

    • Unfortunately, there’s no divorce option in Skyrim; the only way to “undo” a marriage is by killing the spouse or finding alternative in-game solutions.