Morthal (Skyrim)



Morthal is location in the Skyrim region, located in an easterly direction from Fort Snowhawk. An abundance of Deathbell's can be found in and around the town.

Quest: Laid to Rest
When the player looks into this he is told of a "accident" in which a mother and daughter died when their house burnt down in the night. The house is now considered haunted. When the player continues to ask about the house he/she will be told that the Jarl Idgrod Ravencrone, who has recently taken on a mage that everyone in Morthal dislikes, will pay well for any help.

If you then speak to the Jarl, she will ask you to search the house. If you turn up at night you will see the daughters ghost, Helgi. Talk to her and after a while she will go and hide after getting the player to play hide n seek with her saying that 'the other one' can only come out at night. When the conversation ends go back to the Jarl. She will tell you to visit the graveyard. When you get there you will be attacked by a vampire, Laelette. Kill her then activate the coffin in the ditch. Soon after, a citizen will start a conversation with you providing details about Laelette and whom she was associated with. After the conversation, you will be sent to someone's house to find out whether they are a vampire as well. Note: they have a guardian that will try to kill you on sight. The man guarding the house is the father of the girl from earlier, who has been seduced by the vampires into doing their bidding. Proceed to the basement and find the journal in the coffin.

Now go back and tell the citizen what happened. You may also want to speak to the Jarl again who will give you a reward of 400 gold. She will then tell you that the vampire in the journal needs to be stopped. She sends you to the vampire's lair and gives you a small accompaniment of 5 people. All but one are terrified and so you can either choose to tell the one to stay outside or to come inside with you. Note: Due to the vampire's high level and the guy's relative lack of skill, he will almost certainly die if taken inside. After killing the vampire, proceed outside and talk to the Jarl who will tell you that she will give you the title of Thane but only if you perform three tasks for her subjects.

CAUTION: It is very likely in the following events that you will contract vampirism. Please see the link for the full list of advantages and disadvantages involving vampirism.

Notes and references

 * The mill's waterwheel appears to be working despite going against the current. (PC)