Can you release Thorald without bloodshed?

Nope! The only way to avoid bloodshed (at least as of the current version) is to just not fight back. That’s possible, especially at higher levels, but as far as I can tell there’s no real benefit. You can still complete the quest, as I did, by failing the no bloodshed portion and saving Thorald with force.

Does Thorald ever return?

1 Answer. No, Thorald does not return to Whiterun. When you free him he makes a comment that it would be too dangerous for him and his family to be seen in public, and that he would be better off hiding from the Thalmor. Later, you may see him in Windhelm enlisting with the Stormcloks under Galmor Stone-Fist’s command.

How do I release a prisoner from Northwatch keep?

Prisoner of War[edit] Northwatch Keep is occupied by Thalmor Guards, who will all turn hostile if you ignore the warnings to stay away. If you talk to the guard at the front entrance, you will have an option to ask for the release of Thorald.

Where do I find proof of Thorald’s fate?

Find evidence of Thorald’s fate Go to the house of the Battle-Born clan to find what you need. The evidence will be in the form of a book called Imperial Missive, and you will find it behind the first door on the left on the desk of the locked room (expert).

Is there a way to release Thorald peacefully?

It involved the objective Find a Way to Release Thorald From Custody. The Dragonborn would have had to have completed the quest “The Jagged Crown” for the Imperial Legion to open up the dialogue to do so. General Tullius would give an Imperial missive stating the release of Thorald into the Dragonborn’s custody.

What happens to the gray-manes?

If the Dragonborn kills a member of the Gray-Manes, such as Fralia or Olfina, loots the Key to House Gray-Mane and attempts to enter the house, then all the Gray-Manes in the house will attack. If attempted to run outside the Hold Guards will run away.

Is there a secret way into Northwatch keep?

The only way for one to gain access to the keep is by force or the use of console commands. The other prisoners can be released by picking Master locks, or flipping the levers in the room. However once freed, they just stand there.

Why is Fralia gray mane dead?

“Fralia can randomly die without reason. Her corpse can be found in the streets of Whiterun and looted for a Skyforge Steel Dagger and other items including gold and jewelry. Later, her coffin can be found in the Hall of Dead.” It’s a known bug.

Where to find Thorald in Elder Scrolls V Skyrim?

Force open the lock and pick up the Imperial Missive from the desk. Reading the book or heading straight back to House Grey-Mane you’ll discover the fate of Thorald, that he is very much alive and that there are shady goings-on revolving around his capture, head back to Avulstein once you have the book in your possession.

What do you need to kill to release Thorald in Skyrim?

They must be killed to safely escort Thorald out, and if you can do so quickly and quietly you should be able to prevent the guard in the next room from responding. Moving past the next guard and into the far room you will find the Northwatch Interrogator, who must also be killed to safely release Thorald.

Where do you go to rescue Thorald in Skyrim?

Journey to Northwatch Keep and rescue Thorald from his abductors. Return to Fralia Gray-Mane for your reward. While in Whiterun, you will likely overhear an argument between Fralia Gray-Mane and two Battle-Borns, Idolaf and Olfrid, by her stall in the market.

Is there a way to release Thorald grey the elder?

A few PC players also found an item, using the console, called “Imperial Pardon” which is likely used for this quest, but have not figured out how to use it. Even completing the Imperial Side of the Civil War doesn’t allow you to release Thorald. My guess is that Bethesda messed up on this quest and it’s bugged.