Skyrimhas kept fans entertained for over a decade. Players can get lost easily in the gigantic open world, whether playing for the first time or jumping back in for the 10th anniversary edition. It’s a good idea to buy a home in one of themajor cities. Players can use a home as a base where they can store items, cook food, and visit theDragonborn’s spouse if they are married.
Players need to become the Thane of a particular hold before purchasing property in that area. Solitude is the capital ofSkyrim,so players need to do more than other holds to gain the title of Thane. This walkthrough will show players how to become Thane of Solitude, while avoiding some bugs.
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Clear Wolfskull Cave
Players must enter the Blue Palace to start the Thane questline. Varnius Junius will be asking the court for help with a cave near Dragon Bridge. Do not interrupt this conversation, as it may break The Man Who Cried Wolf quest. When Varnius has made his plea, speak to Falk Firebeard to get the quest. If Falk does not have the required speech option, head tothe Winking Skeever Innand ask for rumors to get a task that can start the quest. If players have begun the Tending the Flames questfor the Bards College, they may need to complete it to get Varnius to speak to the court.
Once Falk has given the player the quest, visit Wolfskull Cave. There, the player will find a group of necromancers attempting to summon an ancient evil. The cave has some Draugr and Necromancer enemies. Expect the necromancers to do decent spell damage to the Dragonborn but have very weak armor. Stop the ritual and return to Falk for a reward.
Visit the Shrine of Talos
Speak to Jarl Elisif, and she will ask a favor of the Dragonborn. The player must take her husband’s war horn to the Shrine of Talos.
The shrine is located above Shimmermist Cave tothe east of Whiterun.Place the horn on the altar and return to Jarl Elisif.
Buy Proudspire Manor
Players can then buy the most expensive house in all ofSkyrim.Proudspire Manor can be purchasedwith 25000 Gold by speaking to Falk Firebeard.
Assist Five Citizens
The last step to becoming a Thane in every hold is by helping the citizens in the area. Players mustassist five citizensand buy Proudspire Manorto become Thane. Return to the jarl to receive the title and the Blade of Haafingar. These are the citizens who need help.
Ask Captain Aldis for info about her daughter
Azzada Lylvieve
Gather crops at and sell them to him at Dragon Bridge
Captain Aldis
Speak to Aldis at the Imperial fortress in Solitude and get him a copy of The Mirror book
Give him a gold coin
Ask Vittoria Vici to release her shipment of spices
Hjorunn
Chop wood and sell it to him at the Solitude Sawmill
Chop wood and sell it to him at Dragon Bridge
Gather crops and sell them to her at Katla’s Farm
Solitude Stores
Invest 500 gold in any Solitude Shop
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimis available for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
