How do I follow up on clues from Hjerim?
Follow up on the clues from Hjerim Jorleif then suggests: talking toHow do I investigate the crime scene in Windhelm?
Quick Walkthrough[edit]
- Go to the murder scene in Windhelm's graveyard and talk to the guard.
- Talk to Jorleif in the Palace of Kings in Windhelm.
- Talk to Helgird in Windhelm's Hall of the Dead.
- Follow the trail of blood to Hjerim and obtain the key.
- Search Hjerim for evidence.
- Talk to Viola Giordano and Calixto Corrium.
How to continue Blood on the Ice?
Do everything in this order.
- Talk to the gaurd near the body and initiate the quest.
- Talk to Jorleif.
- Talk to the gaurd.
- (optional) Talk to the witnesses.
- Follow the blood trail to Hjerim.
- (optional) Talk to Tova Shatter-Shield to get the key if you can't pick the lock.
Should you sell the amulet to Calixto?
If the Dragonborn keeps the amulet and doesn't sell it to Calixto, it remains a quest item forever, unable to be sold, and never attains any capability. If the Dragonborn sells the amulet, the next time it is seen, it will be identified as the Necromancer Amulet.What happens if you accuse Wuunferth?
The guard will open his cell with: "In you go." and Wuunferth will enter. After a few days, however, your accusations are put to shame as the killer claims yet another victim, this time Arivanya from Windhelm Stables. A guard will be near her body and will say: "I... I thought you captured the Butcher.Skyrim: Top 5 Spouses You Must Marry - Greatest Wives and Husbands of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim
Is Wuunferth actually the butcher?
Talking to Wuunferth, located in his cell in the Bloodworks of the Palace of the Kings, will make it clear that he is not the killer: The killer has struck again. "Oh, isn't that a shame.Is the court wizard actually the butcher?
So the problem is real simple, everyone who still have the amulet in their inventories finished quest by blaming the court wizard, and getting him arrested. But he is not the real killer. The real killer is Calixto and you can find him in "Calixto's House of Curiosities" located in Windhelm.Where does Calixto hang out?
Calixto's House of Curiosities is an attraction found in Windhelm. It is a museum, run by Calixto, to show off items he (and his deceased sister) collected in their travels. He is not a trader, but for 2 Gold he will give you a tour highlighting a few items.What time does Calixto strike?
Patrol the market district, after about 5pm (in game) the murderer appears and kills another young lady. You then give chase, the murderer will make his way back to the abandoned house. Once inside he (Calixto Corrium) will attack you. Kill and loot his body.How do I get into Calixto's house of Curiosities?
A possible fix is to pickpocket his key (if you haven't already) from him and then put it back. His key needs to be in his pocket for the door to unlock. Sometimes, the Dragonborn cannot have a conversation with Calixto, and cannot get a tour of the building.Why can't I buy a house in Windhelm?
To get the house in WIndhelm you either have to complete the Legion side of the Civil War quest chain or complete the Fort Neugrad mission on the Stormcloak side of the Civil War quest chain. The price of the house is fairly steep at 12,000 septims but it is the best house in the game so it's worth it.Where is the Strange Amulet in Hjerim?
During the quest "Blood on the Ice" in Windhelm, you can find a "Strange Amulet" in the house Hjerm. Picking it up seems to be optional, and not required to complete the quest. It's hidden under some papers, but it sticking out from underneath them a little.What do you get for completing Blood on the Ice?
Upon killing the Butcher, players will be tasked with talking to Jorleif. Speaking with him will complete the questline, granting players the ability to claim Hjerim as their own and decorate it as they please.Who is the real killer in Windhelm?
As it turns out the murderer is Calixto, who had been deliberately lying about the amulet, trying to frame Wuunferth.Can you escape Windhelm jail?
You can either sleep through your jail time or you can escape. Now to escape! Proceed to pick the lock of your jail cell. If you break the lock, you will have no other choice but to sleep away your sentence, so keeping a save file on hand before attempting the lock pick is always a good idea.How to unlock Hjerim house?
Completing "Rescue from Fort Neugrad" (for the Stormcloaks), or the full Civil War questline for the Imperials is necessary to purchase this house. Upon becoming a Thane of Eastmarch, a housecarl, Calder, will be assigned by the Jarl to look after Hjerim and serve the new Thane.What does Calixto's key open?
Calixto possesses a key that will open a key-only chest in the House of Curiosities. Opening it will reveal Nordic embalming tools and Butcher Journal 3.How to trigger the blood on Ice Quest?
The quest will only start once you pass through the graveyard after visiting the city at least four times. You will be stopped by a guard inspecting a crime scene. One of the tavern's workers, Susanna the Wicked is dead and mutilated.Why won't Calixto appear?
The game set him has essential (invisible) until the end of the quest. For having done the quest several times, the part where you stop Calixto is right after you identify him with Wuunferth. The night after you speak to him, you should see Calixto and a woman walking around the stone quarters.What happens if I sell the amulet to Calixto?
Selling Calixto the Strange Amulet is the only way to turn it into the Necromancer's Amulet. If you reject his offer, the strange amulet will remain a quest item, leaving it permanently assigned to your inventory.Is Calixto the real butcher?
Calixto Corrium was a retired Imperial adventurer that was active in the Fourth Era. For most of his life, he was an adventurer that was accompanied by his sister, but later on, he became an infamous serial killer that stalked the streets of Windhelm, working under the alias of the Butcher.Can you free wuunferth?
If accused of crimes during "Blood on the Ice," he will be moved to the jail of the Windhelm Barracks, known as the Bloodworks. After being exonerated, he will return to his normal duties.Can you save Arivanya?
However, if the Dragonborn chooses to cooperate with Wuunferth and tracks "the Butcher" to his next crime scene, Arivanya will appear as the next victim, although the crime will be found in progress. The Dragonborn may save her in the marketplace of Windhelm by killing the butcher before he stabs her.Does Ulfric have a Court Wizard?
Wuunfreth the Unliving is the Court Wizard of Windhelm, serving under Ulfric Stormcloak. He's usually up in his study, pawing over his enchanting table.Is The Solitude Court Wizard A Vampire?
She is a vampire. If you talk to her you find out that she was not only appoint as the court mage by the previous king, but also helped raise him. Her apperance is another give away, dispit being extremely young for someone who raised the previous king, she also has glowing yellowish eyes.
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