To earn a house in Riften, you need to gain the Jarl’s trust and become respected in the community. Prove your worth through deeds by tackling city challenges.
Navigate Riften’s complex politics and society. Demonstrate loyalty, shrewd judgment, and decisive action.
Stay focused on your goals, and the path to homeownership will open before you.
Befriend the Jarl of Riften
Earn the trust and respect of Laila Law-Giver, Jarl of Riften, by completing quests and favors that benefit her and the city.
You’ll need to demonstrate your loyalty and value to gain her friendship.
Focus on tasks that improve Riften’s economy, security, and influence.
Impress the Jarl with your resourcefulness and reliability, and she’ll be more inclined to grant you property in her hold.
Help the People of Riften
Beyond currying favor with the Jarl, you’ll need to make a name for yourself among Riften’s citizenry.
Help solve their problems, whether it’s dealing with troublesome thieves, tracking down missing shipments, or revealing corruption. Build a reputation as a reliable problem-solver.
Once you’re respected by the people, the Jarl will be more inclined to grant you the right to purchase property.
Handle Riften’s Skooma Problem
Riften’s growing skooma epidemic threatens to tear the city apart, and it’s up to you to put an end to it.
Talk to the Jarl to start a quest to eliminate the dealers. You’ll need to be stealthy and clever to reveal their identities.
Once you’ve rooted out the ringleaders, destroy their skooma supplies.
Riften will be grateful for your shrewd, decisive action.
Become Thane and Purchase Honeyside
Assertively approach the Jarl to become Thane, a prestigious title that grants you the right to purchase Honeyside, a desirable Riften property.
You’ll need to prove your worth through valiant deeds and shrewd investments to gain the Jarl’s favor.
Once named Thane, act quickly to acquire Honeyside before other buyers swoop in.
Owning this prime real estate establishes you as Riften’s upper crust.
