Borkul the Beast

"Heard he ripped a man's arm off and beat him to death with it, he's old fashioned like that."

- Uraccen  serves as bodyguard to Madanach in Cidhna Mine. Borkul is incarcerated for murder, banditry, assault, theft, and lollygagging [sic].

The Forsworn Conspiracy
After being framed by the Markarth guards, the Dragonborn finds themselves in Cidhna Mine, where those who have transgressed against the city serve their time. As it was the investigation into Madanach and the Forsworn that landed the Dragonborn in prison, they try to gain an audience with the King in Rags.

No One Escapes Cidhna Mine
To gain passage to Madanach's cell, the Dragonborn must get past Borkul the Beast. This can be accomplished by:
 * 1) Persuading him
 * 2) Pickpocketing the key to Madanach's cell from him
 * 3) Obtaining a shiv from Grisvar the Unlucky and giving it to Borkul
 * 4) Giving him a bottle of Skooma.
 * 5) Challenge Borkul to a brawl, and grants passage upon victory.

The fifth alternative takes longer for non-Khajiit, who gain initial damage for unarmed attacks.

Bugs

 * If Borkul and all the other prisoners are killed, the Dragonborn cannot gain access to Madanach's cell, making the quest impossible to complete.