How do I get into Markarth Treasury?

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How do I get into Markarth Treasury?

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To get into the Markarth Treasury, you need to pickpocket the Silver-Blood man of the Treasury Key, which can be found by heading forward in the Treasury House until you see him on the right, then enter the treasury and sneak behind the secretary to rob the Silver-Bloods blind. The Treasury House is located on the first terrace above and in the northern area of Markarth, providing financial support and services for the landowners of the Reach, notably the Silver-Blood family and its patrons.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

  1. Where is the Markarth Treasury Room? The Markarth Treasury Room is located in the Treasury House, which is the main financial institution for Markarth and the Reach, situated on the first terrace above and in the northern area of the city.
  2. Why can’t I buy the house in Markarth? You cannot buy Vlindrel Hall until you complete the prerequisite quests for Thane of the Reach, which includes Kill the Forsworn Leader and Dungeon Delving, requiring you to be at least level 20 if Igmund is Jarl.
  3. How do you become Thane of Markarth? To become Thane of Markarth, complete enough quests for both the Jarl and his Steward, drive out the Forsworn from their city and hills, and complete the Civil War Quests, after which the Jarl will make you Thane and appoint you a housecarl, Argis the Bulwark.

Troubleshooting

  1. How do I fix my Markarth house glitch? To fix the Markarth house glitch, ensure you complete all the Jarl’s quests and talk to the seller after each quest, as this may resolve the issue with purchasing property.
  2. Why won’t it let me become Thane of Markarth? If the Jarl has changed due to the civil war, you may need to redo the Jarl’s special quest, or if you’ve retrieved the shield, helped five citizens, and purchased Vlindrel Hall, you should have the option to become Thane.

Locations and Characters

  1. Where is Banning in Markarth? Banning is located at the Markarth Stables, east of Markarth, where he sells war dogs for 500 gold.
  2. Can you become Jarl in Skyrim? No, it is impossible to become Jarl in Skyrim without a mod, and even then, it’s limited, as Jarl positions are not playable roles in the standard game.
  3. Can you become Thane twice? In Skyrim, you can become Thane of every hold, with the exception of Eastmarch, where you can get the thanedom after the civil war is over.

Safety and Ownership

  1. Is the abandoned house in Markarth safe? The Abandoned House in Markarth has a malevolent Daedric altar in the basement but is otherwise a pleasant and safe place to stay, with plenty of food, a free bed, and non-resetting containers.
  2. Can you live in the abandoned house in Markarth? While you can use the Abandoned House as a storage place since it doesn’t respawn, you cannot get the “well rested” bonus from sleeping there or have your spouse move in, making it less ideal for a home.
  3. Should I go to Markarth jail? If you’re on a quest that requires it, going to Markarth jail might be necessary, but be prepared for guards to attempt to arrest you if you enter Markarth after refusing to go to jail.

Purchasing Property

  1. How much gold is the house in Markarth? Vlindrel Hall costs 8000 gold initially, with additional furnishings required to remove the ugly cobwebs and rotting furniture, available for 500 gold for the Entrance Hall.
  2. What is the abandoned house in Markarth? The Abandoned House seems like a normal abandoned house but contains a tunnel in the basement leading to the Altar of Molag Bal, which can be explored during the The House Of Horrors quest.

Quests and Factions

  1. Can you join the Forsworn? There’s no official way to join the Forsworn faction, but if you’re arrested in Markarth and help Madanach, the game will acknowledge you as Forsworn, and wearing the full Forsworn armor set will prevent them from attacking you.
  2. Can you clean up Markarth? To clean up Markarth, complete The Forsworn Conspiracy by investigating all leads before reporting to Eltrys, resulting in the maximum possible deaths of Forsworn/Silver-Blood agents, and then complete the No One Escapes Cidhna Mine quest.

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