Black-Briars

The Black-Briars are a faction in.

Background
A powerful and affluent family, the Black-Briars control Riften's cultural and ethical affairs - even more so than the Jarl of the city. Maven claims to have the Thalmor, the Thieves Guild, and even the Dark Brotherhood(she will threaten with them even if you completed the Destroy the Dark Brotherhood! quest) as her allies and does not take kindly to people getting into the affairs of her family. The Jarl of Riften is blissfully unaware of Maven's power and believes Maven is trying to help eliminate Riften's corruption, even though Maven is the main source of it. The Black-Briars' web of influence even delves into the Riften Guards and even the Royal Court itself, essentially controlling the decision-making of the Jarl and her hold. If Riften falls to Imperial control during the Civil war, the Black-Briars become the official nobility in Riften.

Black-Briar Family
The Black-Briar family consists of:
 * Maven Black-Briar: Proprietor of Black-Briar Meadery, and the matriarch of the Black-Briar family. She is the real power behind the Jarl in Riften, and is known to have ties to both the Thieves Guild and Dark Brotherhood, as well as the Aldmeri Dominion.
 * Ingun Black-Briar: Granddaughter of Maven Black-Briar. Ingun spends most of her time practicing alchemy within Elgrim's Elixirs, and dislikes taking part in her mother's ambitions.
 * Sibbi Black-Briar: Grandson of Maven Black-Briar, who has been arrested and imprisoned for murder in Riften's jail.
 * Hemming Black-Briar: Eldest son of Maven Black-Briar, and the father of Ingun and Sibbi.

Other infomation
 * As noted in the name, the Black-Briar family claims ownership of the highly esteemed Black-Briar Meadery, which is in competition with other meaderies across Skyrim-- mainly, Honningbrew Meadery.

Etymology

 * The word "briar" denotes a member of the Rose plant family. Combined with "Black", the name literally becomes "Black-Rose", a symbol of ill omen and death.

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