A False Front (Imperials)

NOTE: This quest is part of the Reunification of Skyrim .

Overview
Prereqiuesite: Reunification of Skyrim

Quest Giver: Legate Rikke

Reward: N/A

Reputation Gain: N/A

Background
"Legate Rikke has sent me to intercept the Stormcloak Courier passing through the area and relieve him of his documents. I am then to return to base camp where I will recieved forged documents that I, posing as an enemy courier, will deliver to the enemy commander in Dawnstar."

Walkthrough
Once you have received the quest from Legate Rikke you have one of two options to intercept the courier. You can either wait out in the Inn and persuade the Innkeeper to help you or you can try to find the courier yourself and kill him outside (killing him within the inn will give you a bounty). If you choose to persuade the innkeeper you can wait at the inn till the courier gets back. Its best if you press the "wait" button and wait for 1–2 hours. He will eventually show up there. You can confront him and tell him to hand over the documents but if you do he will turn hostile and will give you a bounty. The other option is to pickpocket him or wait till he leaves the inn to kill him outside the town. Once you have gotten the forged documents from the courier travel back to the Imperial camp and talk to Legate Rikke once again. She will then give you the forged documents and you will then have to travel to Dawnstar. Give it to the Stormcloak commander Frorkmar Banner-Torn. He can be found sleeping in the Dawnstar Barracks at night. You can confront him with your regular clothes or Stormcloak clothing. He will notice what you wear but either way you give him the forged documents. Report back to Legate Rikke to finish the quest and receive your new orders.