Evette San

Not to be confused with Estevie San.

"Spiced wine for ya? It's a family recipe."

―Evette San^[src]

Evette San is a Nord merchant who lives in Solitude. During the day, she can be found near the well in Solitude or in her house. She sells spiced wine, and is the only vendor to regularly do so.

Interactions

The Spiced Wine

She asks the Dragonborn to help her with releasing her shipment from the East Empire Company. she will then offer two bottles of spiced wine as a reward.

Burning of King Olaf

She will give the Dragonborn two bottles of spiced wine during the festival.

Conversations

Exotic alcohols

Aia Arria: "You know, my father collected exotic alcohols."
Evette: "Really?"
Aia: "Rum from Hammerfell, mulled wine from Daggerfall, and the like." or "None of what he collected tasted as good as your Spiced Wine, Evette." or "I'm still finding your Spiced Wine to be the best drink I've ever tasted."
Evette: "Thanks, Aia. That means a lot." or "Glad to hear it, Aia."

A drink for two

Evette: "Spiced Wine for The Winking Skeever?"
Sorex Vinius: "Actually just a bottle for me today. I'm thinking of giving it to Vivenne."
Evette: "Sure, Sorex. Just like you did the last one."
Sorex: "The last one was warm up."

Wedding sales

Silana Petreia: "Are your sales going well?" or "I hope the Divines have been keeping you well."
Evette: "Not too bad. A few of the guests from the upcoming wedding have placed orders." or "They seem to when you're around, Silana."
Silana: "It should be quite the affair. Nice to have something happy in the midst of the war."
Evette: "Vittoria is practically glowing."

Cleaning the house

Evette: "Father, could you clean up the house a little while I'm away?"
Octieve San: "Maybe. I'll see if I feel like it."
Evette: "I'm on my feet all day. Can you please do this one thing for me?"
Octieve: "Sure, whatever."

In my time of mead

Octieve: "Where've you been all day?"
Evette: "At the market, father."
Octieve: "Well, did you bring back any mead?"
Evette: "I barely make enough for us to eat as it is, father. You can't just drink it all away."

Octieve: "Humph. Some daughter you are."

A bottle of Spiced Wine for ya?

Ataf: "I'll take a bottle of spiced wine."
Evette: "I haven't known you to drink before, Ataf."
Ataf: "Viarmo is trying to get Elisif to allow the Burning of King Olaf. I don't want to look like I don't know how to drink in front of the other bards."

Hangover

Evette: "A bottle of spiced wine for ya, Ataf?"

Ataf: "No thank you. I'm still feeling sick from the festival."

The latitude of Solitude

Evette: "A bit of warming wine, Illdi? You know you can't resist."

Illdi: "Not fair. You're well aware I can't seem to get warm here." or "Do you know I look forward to Burning of King Olaf each year just because of the fire?"

Ceremonial alcohol

Rorlund: "Ah a few bottles of Spiced Wine should hit the spot."

Evette: "Of course. And I'm sure it's mostly for ceremonial purposes."

Sober until the festival

Jawanan: "I think I may wait until the Burning of King Olaf to have a Spiced Wine."

Evette: "You and everyone else. Word is it may not happen this year though."

Quotes

"A wanderer like you needs some fire in the veins. Some spiced wine?"
"I swear, I left another bottle right here."
"You see my father Octieve around here, stay clear. He'll only ask you for money, or mead."
"Good luck out there. Seems like a tough time to be wandering Skyrim."
"Stay warm, keep sober. It's the two things I know for sure will make life better."

Trivia

Her game files list her as a Nord; although, her father, Octieve San, is a Breton. Although, it is entirely possible that her mother may have been a Nord or that she was adopted.
If she dies, the Dragonborn will also receive 100 as inheritance.
It's possible for her to send hired thugs after stealing from her or killing her father, Octieve San.

Bugs

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360 PS3 During the burning of King Olaf, if asked if she is giving away Spiced Wine, she will tell the Dragonborn one per customer, except for the man who saved the festival. She will refer to the Dragonborn as a man even if the player is female.
360 PS3 Rarely, the Dragonborn will get a Letter of Inheritance about her death, which can happen at anytime, for a seemingly unknown reason, and despite this, she may later be found at her stand selling spiced wine.
PC 360 PS3 When walking to her stall in the morning, she may decide to defy gravity and walk through the air. If talked to, she will make a complete stop and will not continue to her stall until the Dragonborn leaves the area and comes back.

Appearances

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim