How to Make Peace with the Forsworn in Skyrim
To make peace with the Forsworn in Skyrim, you can rescue Madanach, the leader of the Forsworn, from Cidhna Mine, and then find him in a Forsworn camp wearing the armor of the Reachmen, which will make the Forsworn located at the camp friendly to the player. By doing so, you will be able to side with the Forsworn and potentially reduce hostility from them, although there is no official way to join the Forsworn faction.
Understanding the Forsworn and Their Leader
The Forsworn are a group of hostile NPCs encountered in the Reach, and their leader, Madanach, is a Breton witchblade who seeks to free the native Reachmen from Nordic oppression.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- Is there a way to side with the Forsworn?: There is no official way to join the Forsworn faction, but you can side with them through a quest series and one area will become non-hostile.
- Can you ally with the Forsworn in Skyrim?: The Forsworn are the most common type of hostile NPC encountered in the Reach, and encounters with them will not occur under normal conditions outside of the Reach.
- Is Madanach good or bad?: Madanach is the leader of the Forsworn, a group dedicated to conquering the Reach and freeing the native Reachmen from Nordic oppression.
Quest-Related Questions
- How do I get rid of the Forsworn Skyrim?: Do the quest until you’re about to enter the city, then after you get the armor of the old gods, kill the Forsworn, then enter the city and Thonar will give you his ring.
- 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.
- Can you become friendly to the Forsworn?: If the player does rescue Madanach, he can be found in a Forsworn camp wearing the armor of the Reachmen, which is helpful, as the Forsworn located at the camp will now be friendly to the player.
Character-Related Questions
- Where does Madanach go after you free him?: If he survives after you complete the quest No One Escapes Cidhna Mine, he will go to Druadach Redoubt along with his fellow escapees.
- Are the Silver Bloods evil in Skyrim?: The Silver-Bloods are considered evil in Skyrim, particularly Thonar Silver-Blood, who is one of the most wholeheartedly evil characters in the game.
- Who should I side with Stormcloaks or Imperials?: Pick Imperial if you want to play a character who is originally from a place aside from Skyrim, as it doesn’t make sense to fight under a banner that ultimately won’t accept you.
Game Mechanics Questions
- Should I escape with Madanach?: Escaping from Cidhna Mine after killing Madanach causes the Forsworn to spawn at a significantly lower rate, and causes the Forsworn camps to become hostile to one another.
- How do you avoid The Forsworn Conspiracy in Skyrim?: You’ll want to go to the inn and talk to Margret, she’ll give you her usual dialogue and send you to Thonar, then sneak to the back, pick the locked door on the left side and sneak up behind Thonar without being detected.
- Should I go to jail in Markarth?: Yes, you have to go to jail as a part of this quest, you can try resisting and everything to avoid it, but you’ll still go to jail if you walk out of the shrine.
Thane and Cleaning Up Markarth
- Can you take down the silver bloods?: Alternatively, you can persuade Igmund to let you kill them, or intimidate him if you’re very high level and have finished the main quest.
- Can you clean up Markarth?: Step 1) Do The Forsworn Conspiracy, make sure you investigate all the leads before reporting to Eltrys, resulting in the maximum possible deaths of Forsworn/Silver-Blood agents.
- How do you become Thane of Markarth?: Become Thane of Markarth by completing enough quests for both the Jarl and his Steward, driving out the Forsworn from their city and their hills, as well as completing the Civil War Quests.