Balimund

"Come to see Balimund perform miracles with steel, eh?"

- Balimund

 is a Nord blacksmith living in Riften. He works at The Scorched Hammer located near the marketplace.

Balimund opens up shop as soon as he kneels to work on the Tanning Rack at 7:30 AM. There are stacks of iron/steel ingots that respawn once a month in his house's basement.

Quests
Stoking the Flames: Balmund gives out a miscellaneous quest in which the Dragonborn is required to bring him 10 Fire Salts to fuel his forge.

Marrying Balimund
Possessing the Amulet of Mara, the Dragonborn has the option of marrying Balimund after completing Stoking the Flames or investing in his business.

The Scorched Hammer makes a daily profit of 100. It does not have to be collected every day. He will hold onto the amount as it increases until he is asked for it. It is possible to buy or sell weapons, apparel and misc items from or to him. He is also an expert Smithing trainer. Also, Asbjorn will become the Dragonborn's stepchild.

It is not always a good idea to marry Balimund. He can die during dragon attacks on Riften, or thieves may kill him when he is sitting outside during the night. The Dragonborn should be aware of this before spending their time doing his side quest to marry him.

Asbjorn's Vengeance
If the Dragonborn kills Balimund, Asbjorn Fire-Tamer, his adopted son, will send Hired Thugs to kill him or her. Even after the thugs are killed once he will continue to send them after the Dragonborn, usually only in or around Riften. Asbjorn will then run The Scorched Hammer, but will not be a trainer.

Quotes

 * "Come to see Balimund perform miracles with steel, eh?"
 * "What brings you to Balimund today? Repair? Purchase?"
 * "Nothing like the smell of a white, hot blade, eh?"
 * "Looking for some armor, a weapon perhaps?"
 * "You wish to do what I do? Very well." (if asked for Training)
 * "Return anytime. You're quite welcome here." (after completing his quest)
 * "Get out of my sight." (after abandoning the wedding)

Trivia

 * Balimund can, on occasion, have a very large amount of iron ingots, ranging from 10 to 50. This makes him useful for buying Iron Ingots in bulk for leveling Smithing quickly, or using as material to make Nails and Iron Fittings in.
 * Once he's been brought the Fire Salts and becomes a friend, the Dragonborn receives 100, (minus the Jarl's tax), in inheritance if he dies.

Appearances

 * Balimund may not retain his shop once married. He'll still offer the player gold every day, but will not sell any items.

Bugs

 * Balimund may not retain his shop when married. He will only provide the daily sum of gold.
 * His daily sum of gold may not accumulate.
 * If the player lives in Heljarchen Hall, Balimund may only sell things to the Dragonborn if they are both standing in the Entryway.

Balimund Балимунд