Can you save Thonar’s wife?

The answer to this question is no, you cannot save Thonar’s wife in the traditional sense, as her death is scripted to occur regardless of the player’s actions, but you can prevent her death from happening by choosing not to question Thonar about Margret. This means that if you decide not to confront Thonar, his wife will survive and continue with her daily routine once you have escaped from Cidhna Mine.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. Is it possible to save Thonar’s wife in Skyrim?: The only way for her to survive is to not confront Thonar about Margret, as even if her would-be murderers are killed before confronting Thonar, she is scripted to fall down dead regardless.
2. Can you save Eltrys in Skyrim?: The player can now save Eltrys and Betrid and deal with the Silver-Bloods by a variety of means, allowing for a more flexible approach to the quest.
3. Can you save Margret in Skyrim?: You can save Margret by killing Weylin, and if saved, she will be thankful and give you a necklace, which can be helpful in later quests.

Quest-Related Questions

4. How do you find evidence about Thonar in Skyrim?: Find evidence about Thonar by speaking to his attendant and seeking an audience by persuading, bribing, or intimidating her, then speak to Thonar in his room and interrogate him.
5. Can you spare Nepos?: No, Nepos must die, but you can steal his diary and read it without talking to him, allowing you to continue the quest while keeping him alive for a short time.
6. What do I get for killing Madanach?: If you have escaped after killing Madanach, you will have your equipment returned by Thonar, and be rewarded with the Silver-Blood Family Ring.

Character-Related Questions

7. What happens if Uthgerd dies?: If Uthgerd is killed during any point during the game as a companion, the player will receive inheritance of 100-400 coins, minus the Jarl’s tax, except if she is killed on the sacrificial stone at the Sacellum of Boethiah.
8. Can you keep Serana?: When you first meet Serana, she was imprisoned along with an Elder Scroll in an underground tomb within Dimhollow Crypt, and if you complete the entire Dawnguard questline, she becomes a permanent follower.
9. Who is Eltrys’ wife?: Rhiada is a Breton citizen, and a servant of Thonar and the rest of the Silver-Blood family at the Treasury House in Markarth, and she is the wife of Eltrys and is with child.

Story-Related Questions

10. Is Madanach good or bad?: He is the leader of the Forsworn, a group dedicated to conquering The Reach and freeing the native Reachmen from Nordic oppression, serving as the unseen main antagonist of the “The Forsworn Conspiracy” quest.
11. Can you clean up Markarth?: You can clean up Markarth by doing the Forsworn Conspiracy and No One Escapes Cidhna Mine quests, allowing you to deal with the Silver-Bloods and the Forsworn.
12. Can I change my wife in Skyrim?: You can’t formally get a divorce in Skyrim, but you might be able to get a new Marriage Partner by using certain console commands or by finding a new partner and marrying them.

Gameplay-Related Questions

13. Can you remarry after killing your wife in Skyrim?: No, you only get to marry once, and if your wife dies, then that’s it, except if you use console commands to change your marital status.
14. Can you marry Morwen in Skyrim?: She can be married after you deliver her mother’s amulet to Runil in Falkreath, and then talk to Morwen in Skaal Village.
15. Is there a good ending to the House of Horrors in Skyrim?: For all you paladin or just good aligned players out there, it is more or less possible to get a semi-good ending for this quest by getting to Logrolf, freeing, and then killing him, allowing for a more morally satisfying conclusion.