Riften (Skyrim)

Riften, is a city located in the south-east of Skyrim. The Jarl of Riften is Laila Law-Giver. The city is lower-class, with poor quality housing, narrow streets and a large network of sewers, running under its streets. The Keep of Riften is Mistveil Keep. Riften is under the control of an intimidating group known as the Black-Briars and their harsh leader, Maven who resides in Black-Briar Manor.

Maven Black-Briar will become Jarl of Riften, should the player give control of Riften to The Stormcloaks during the Peace Council with the Greybeards.

To enter Riften you must pay a "Visitor's Tax", which varies according to level. However, with a high enough speech skill, you can persuade or intimidate past this, or just attack a guard and surrender to get in for only 40 gold pieces.

The house in Riften (Honeyside) costs 8000 gold and can be bought from the Steward after the Jarl Laila or Maven Black Briar approves you.

One Point of Interest is a sewer system called the "Ratways" beneath Riften. The Thieves Guild is known to operate in the Ratways. Riften is also known for its high crime caused by The Thieves Guild. However, the Thieves Guild has fallen on hard times and citizens will tell you in conversation that it is a broken organization.

Another point of interest is the Temple of Mara, the goddess of Love. This famed chapel is where character's can get married and recieve the Amulet of Mara that allows marriage. Also in the Chapel of Mara, you can get diseases removed, pay charity to the church and speak to the priests that wander the chapel.

Queen Barenziah fled to Riften after the evacuation of Mournhold.

Riften is home to the Riften Fishery, beside the dock.

Quests

 * A Chance Arrangement
 * Forbidden Legend; started by reading the book Lost Legends in Black-Briar Manor.
 * Promises to Keep
 * Taking care of Business

Nearby Point(s) of Interest

 * Shadow Stone
 * Riften Stables