Being a thane of Windhelm means having an honorable title, power, and respect. Becoming a thane is not an easy task and requires you to complete many objectives that will take a lot of time. Now, you will learn how to become Thane Of Windhelm inSkyrim. Compared to other regions, becoming a thane in Windhelm is easier, but still requires some effort andfulfillment of the requirements from Jarl.
Skyrim: How to Become Thane Of Eastmarch
First of all, you will need to get the opportunity to become a Thane, and there are generally 2 main options, depending on the quest line you choose:
Regardless of which side you choose, the rest of the requirements remain the same in both cases, so let’s talk about them in more detail.
Buy a House
Every honorary thane must have a house in the region where he holds this title. In this case, there is only one available house, namely Hjerim. While in Eastmarch, you could visit it before, but to meet the requirements, you need to buy it. Theprice for this house is 12,000 gold, which shouldn’t be a problem after completing one of the above quest lines. So, when you have enough currency, buy this house to fulfill another requirement.
Help Local Citizens
Another important requirement will be to help 5 people. This list also includes theBlood on the Ice quest, where you need to solve crimes that are happening in the city, but this is only if you choose the Imperial Legion questline.
Fortunately, there are many people in the Eastmarch you can help; some of the tasks are easier, and others are more difficult. So that you don’t have to look for the easiest tasks yourself, we have prepared a few that you can choose from:
If you’re a fan of fighting, you can also take on other quests that require you to kill the bandit leader. Once the requirements are met, approach Brunwulf or Ulfric to eventually receive the title of thane.
