What is the Markarth Incident?

The Markarth Incident was a pivotal battle that took place after the Great War and before the Civil War in Skyrim, sparked by events in the city of Markarth, which later became known as the Markarth Incident. The incident involved Ulfric Stormcloak leading a militia to recapture The Reach, resulting in numerous war crimes and the eventual overthrow and capture of Madanach, the leader of the Forsworn.

Understanding the Markarth Incident

Background and Consequences

To delve deeper into the intricacies of the Markarth Incident, it’s essential to explore various aspects and frequently asked questions regarding this significant event in Skyrim’s history.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What did Ulfric do in Markarth? Ulfric led the militia to recapture The Reach, in what would become known as the Markarth Incident, during which numerous war crimes were committed, and it is rumored that Ulfric used the Thu’um to achieve this victory.

2. What is the quest from Markarth Jarl? Igmund, the Jarl of Markarth, will ask you to kill the leader of a Forsworn clan as a miscellaneous task, and once the leader is dead, he will ask you to become well-known throughout the hold and purchase a home before he can make you his Thane.

3. What is Markarth known for? Markarth is known colloquially as the “City of Stone,” a former Dwarven city built through a large stone crag, intricately designed around the cliffs and waterfalls from the environment, and is mainly a mining-town with a vast influx of silver veins in the mountain.

4. Can you marry Margret in Skyrim? Yes, you can marry Margret, but only if you save her from her attacker quickly enough.

5. Can you have 2 wives in Skyrim? Unfortunately, you’re only able to have 1 wife, even if your spouse dies or if you kill her, you are unable to remarry.

6. Who can you not marry in Skyrim? There are several NPCs you cannot marry, including Jarl Balgruuf, Sapphire, Saadia, Teldryn Sero, Astrid, Balagog gro-Nolob, Elisif The Fair, and Brynjolf.

7. Am I supposed to go to jail in Markarth? Yes, you have to go to jail as a part of a quest, and there’s no way to avoid it without earning a bounty.

8. Where is Banning in Markarth? Banning is located at the Markarth Stables, east of Markarth, where he sells war dogs for 500 gold.

9. Who should I give Markarth to? Markarth will be given to the Stormcloaks if you remain neutral, and Riften can be given to the Imperials.

10. How do you become Jarl of Markarth? To become Jarl of Markarth, you need to 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.

11. Who becomes Jarl of Markarth if the Stormcloaks win? Thongvor becomes Jarl if the Stormcloaks take the city, regardless of how Cidhna Mine is completed.

12. Can you fail the Molag Bal quest? Yes, you can fail the Molag Bal quest by killing the priest before he returns to the house, resulting in the Mace staying rotten and Molag Bal being unable to take his revenge on Boethiah.

13. Who betrayed Ulfric Stormcloak? Hrolfdir betrayed Ulfric, handing him over to the Empire, which led to his imprisonment and the seeds of resentment that caused the Skyrim Civil War.

14. Was Ulfric tortured by the Thalmor? It is assumed that Ulfric was tortured and perhaps brainwashed by the Thalmor during his interrogation due to his high birth.

15. Is the abandoned house in Markarth safe? The abandoned house in Markarth is relatively safe, with plenty of food, a free bed, and non-resetting containers, but it contains a malevolent Daedric altar in the basement.