Maven Black-Briar

"This crown is just a formality. I've always been Jarl of Riften."

Maven is the matron of the Black-Briars in Skyrim. According to Mjoll the Lioness, Maven has strong ties with the Thalmor, the Dark Brotherhood, and the Thieves Guild, augmenting her influence in Riften. Rumors say Maven has the Jarl Laila Law-Giver in her pocket, as well as the Riften Guard, able to influence any situation with septims or the fear that her allies will retaliate.

Family
She is the mother of Hemming, Ingun, and Sibbi. Maul is her right hand man and enforces her will in the city. He tells the Dragonborn not to stir trouble with the Black-Briars, and if Maven says to do something, to do it, without question.

Interactions
Maven promotes to Jarl if the Imperial Legion seizes control of Riften. In Anuriel's chambers, a note from Maven reveals that she had her son imprisoned for unknown reasons, writing that it is in his best interest to be kept under lock and key. If you follow Sibbi's quest, you will find that he was arrested for "airing out his family's dirty laundry." Specifically, he killed the brother-in-law to his would-be fiance after he confronted Sibbi about his affairs with other women.

She can be found (before becoming Jarl) in the Black Briar meadery, located across the bridge from Honeyside.

Quests

 * Dampened Spirits
 * Quill of Gemination
 * Promises to Keep