Addvar

Addvar
Basic Info
Race	Nord
Level	6
Class	Food Vendor
Rank	Citizen
Services	Stall vendor
Essential	No
Ref ID	000198D4
Base ID	00013255

Not to be confused with Odvar.

"You shouldn't leave Solitude without trying our fish. Best in Skyrim."

―Addvar

Addvar is a Nord fisherman and stall vendor in Solitude. During the day, he can be found at his stall in Solitude, or in his house.

Background

Not much is known of Addvar's past, apart from dialogue that includes him mentioning to Sorex Vinius that he is not originally from Skyrim.

Addvar is the only known merchant to sell a Woodcutter's Axe, which can be used to chop firewood.

Interactions

The Dragonborn may also receive a letter from Addvar asking for "assistance" after assaulting Taarie, who is a merchant in Radiant Raiment in Solitude. The Dragonborn may also receive a letter from Addvar after assaulting Aldis. 

Conversations

General

Where do you catch the fish? "Down at the docks. There are a few good spots, if you can avoid all the East Empire Company workers and those Red Wave thugs."

Roggvir's execution

Svari: "They can't hurt uncle Roggvir. Tell them he didn't do it."
Aldis: "Positions."
Addvar: "Svari, you need to go home. Go home and stay there until your mother comes."
Aldis: "Lock the city gate."
Vivienne: "You should tell her that her uncle is scum that betrayed his High King. Best she know now, Addvar."
Addvar: "You're all heart, Vivienne."
Aldis: "Roggvir. You helped Ulfric Stormcloak escape this city after he murdered High King Torygg. By opening that gate for Ulfric you betrayed the people of Solitude."
Beirand: "Traitor!"
Sorex: "He doesn't deserve to speak!"
Roggvir: "There was no murder! Ulfric challenged Torygg. He beat the High King in fair combat."
Taarie: "Liar!"
Roggvir: "Such as our way! Such as the ancient custom of Skyrim, and all Nords!"
Jala: "Booooo."
Sorex: "Booooo."
Vivienne: "Cut 'em down!"
Taarie: "Booooo."
Aldis: "Guard. Prepare the prisoner."
Roggvir: "I don't need your help."
Aldis: "Very well, Roggvir. Bow your head."
Roggvir: "On this day... I go to Sovngarde."

Stolen apple

Addvar: "Svari, Jala said you stole an apple from her cart yesterday. Is this true?"
Svari: "Just a little one! I was hungry!"
Greta: "I'll talk with Jala, dear. I'm sure she'll accept a potato as repayment."
Addvar: "I suppose. But Svari, we don't steal. We're better than that. Understand?"
Svari: "Yes, papa."

Eat up

Greta: "Eat up, Svari."
Svari: "Fish? Again?" or "Potatoes? Again?"
Addvar: "It's all we've got for today. Don't be greedy."
Greta: "Maybe we'll have better luck tomorrow."
Addvar: "We'll make it, Greta. We always have so far..."

Quotes

Unique Dialogue

"I've got some salmon to sell." "The finest fish, here! Caught daily!" "You shouldn't leave Solitude without trying our fish. Best in Skyrim." "Down at the docks.There are a few good spots, if you can avoid the East Empire workers and those Red Wave thugs." "Svari, yes. It's been hard on her. The girl misses her uncle. I've tried to explain that Roggvir did something bad and that we all have to be accountable for our actions but... a child feels what she will." "Plenty of fresh fish for ya." "Fresh fish! Fresh fish!" "Fresh fish, straight from the fjords." "These are troubled times. Be on your guard out there." "May the gods speed your journeys... and steady your sword arm."

Non-Unique Dialogue
"Hmm?" "Need something?" "Hmm hmm." "All right, then."

Trivia

• It is possible to receive a letter from Addvar saying, "I know you killed her, don't worry, I'm actually glad she is dead."; this can happen if the Dragonborn kills Jala, in Solitude. After killing her, a journal entry is added saying "Report success to Addvar," which possibly hints at an unfinished or glitched quest.

Appearances

• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim