Skyrim:Morthal

Morthal
Morthal in the Hjaalmarch hold (view on map)
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Inns
Moorside Inn
Shops
Thaumaturgist's Hut
Houses
Alva's House Falion's House Jorgen and Lami's House Thonnir's House
Other
Guardhouse Highmoon Hall
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Morthal

Morthal, supposedly named after the great Nord hero Morihaus is the capital of Hjaalmarch, although it is a fairly small, humble town of little economic or strategic importance. Sitting on the southern edge of a marsh, dry ground can be hard to come by in Morthal. It is often shrouded in a thick fog, and ominous twisted trees grow from the surrounding marsh, giving it a foreboding appearance to approaching travelers. The torches of the town glowing in the fog often give the impression of wisps at a distance. Many choose to steer clear of the place altogether.

Morthal is a town shrouded in mystery. Its people are reclusive and wary of newcomers, and only a single lumber camp supports its weak economy. The Jarl is among the most relaxed in Skyrim when it comes to taxation, but Hjaalmarch is also the poorest of the nine Holds. The Hold is still part of the Empire, but the Jarl Idgrod Ravencrone is unapologetically vague in her enthusiasm for the Imperial Legate stationed in her dwelling. A number of the people in the town are concerned about the prospect of war. War brings outsiders, and outsiders are not a welcome sight in Morthal. Most would rather the conflict were kept outside their home, leaving them free to pursue their own interests.

The swampy lands immediately surrounding Morthal are rich in deathbells, swamp fungal pods, and giant lichen. Leveled creatures (Trolls and a rare occurrence of Chaurus in open space) are spawned there during nighttime.

Morthal People

Alva's House Alva Hroggar Falion's House Agni Falion Guardhouse Benor Morthal Guard

Highmoon Hall Aslfur Gorm Jarl Idgrod Ravencrone Idgrod the Younger Joric Legate Taurinus Duilis

Jorgen and Lami's House Jorgen Lami * Moorside Inn Jonna Lurbuk Thonnir's House Thonnir Virkmund

* Lives here but operates the Thaumaturgist's Hut.

Quests Starting Here

• Laid to Rest: Investigate a tragic house fire, and discover an insidious plot against the town.
• Assist the people of Hjaalmarch: Assist the people of the hold. (radiant)

Related Quests

• Pieces of the Past: Retrieve the scattered pieces of Mehrunes' Razor and reforge this deadly blade.
• Kill Lurbuk: Silence a terrible bard, permanently.

Miscellaneous

Quest Giver	Giver Location	Quest	Objective(s)
Benor	Guardhouse	Fight! Fight!: Prove your strength by wagering on a fist fight with another. (radiant)
Falion	Falion's House	Falion's Secret: Investigate Falion's curious activities.
		Rising at Dawn: Track down Falion to rid yourself of vampirism.
Gorm	Moorside Inn	For the Good of Morthal: Deliver a letter to Captain Aldis in Solitude.	Deliver Gorm's letter to Captain Aldis
Hroggar	Alva's House	Chop Wood: Get paid to chop firewood. (radiant)
Idgrod Ravencrone	Highmoon Hall	Thane of Hjaalmarch: Gain the title of Thane of Hjaalmarch. (radiant)	Return to Idgrod
Idgrod the Younger	Highmoon Hall	Delivery: Deliver an item to an associate. (radiant)	Deliver Idgrod's Note to Danica
Jorgen	Jorgen and Lami's House	Chop Wood: Get paid to chop firewood. (radiant)
Lami	Jorgen and Lami's House	Rare Gifts: Do a favor by finding a rare item. (radiant)	Bring one Song of the Alchemists to Lami

Notes

• Just outside of town to the southeast, a nordic barrow can be found, guarded by a leveled skeleton. Inside, a copy of the Illusion skill book The Black Arts On Trial rests atop a shelf. To the left, the body of a novice conjurer with a dagger in his chest can be found in front of an open tomb, next to a table with a Scroll of Turn Lesser Undead on top of it.
• With Hearthfire, you can purchase a plot of land in Hjaalmarch to build a house on.