Is Riften corrupt?

Both have some of the shadiest characters in the game: Black-Briar and Silver-Blood. But while Riften has the literal Thieves Guild, Makarth's guards are corrupt to the point of framing you for murder. Then again, Riften is exporting its corruption, where as Markarth keeps its corruption to itself.
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How do I stop corruption in Riften?

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  1. Speak to Wujeeta and completed "Helping Hand" by giving her a healing potion.
  2. Intimidate Wujeeta into telling me where she got her Skooma.
  3. Speak to Jarl Laila in Mistveil Keep and tell her who the dealer is, and accept her request to shut him down.
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Who controls Riften?

Jarl Laila Law-Giver is the Jarl of Riften. She is confident that she has things under control though it is obvious that the Thieves' Guild has a strong influence in the city. She will allow the player to purchase a home and become a Thane by completing her and her people's tasks.
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Do I have to pay to enter Riften?

Upon approaching the city gates, the Riften guards attempt to make the Dragonborn pay a "visitor's tax," which varies according to level. With a high enough Speech skill, however, they can persuade or intimidate the guard.
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How do you get into Riften jail?

Riften Jail is the jail in Riften found below Mistveil Keep. There is an entrance at the right-hand side of the main entrance of Mistveil Keep, the Jarl's Residence.
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Riften is corrupted at many levels

Can you escape Riften jail?

Step 2 Grab a bucket and place it between you and the wall (make sure you are still holding the bucket) You need to be next to the pillar with the shadowmark. Step 3: Run into the wall while holding the bucket. You will now be into the secret passage.
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Can you become a Thane in Riften?

Become Thane of Riften

For Riften you must go to the Riften Fishery and look for a lady that has a Skooma addiction. You then give her some coin and ask her where she gets her skooma. Afterwards, you talk to the jarl and complete the skooma dealer quests.
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What happens if I give Riften to the Imperials?

Phase 3: You must give up either Riften or Dawnstar to the Imperials. Giving up Riften pleases the Imperials, giving up Dawnstar pleases the Stormcloaks. Phase 4: Imperials want compensation for a battle at Karthwasten. Giving it to them pleases the Imperials, denying it pleases the Stormcloaks.
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Should I give up Riften or Winterhold?

Should I give the Empire Riften or Winterhold in exchange for Markarth? There is no consequence whatever you choose. It doesn't matter you are gonna take everything from those Imperial milk drinkers anyway. TC hasn't picked a side, they've stayed neutral and are in peace negotiations for the Main Quest.
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Who becomes Jarl of Riften if Imperials win?

Civil War. Maven becomes Jarl if the Imperial Legion gains control of Riften. She will appoint Hemming as her steward and Maul as her housecarl.
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Can I marry Ysolda in whiterun?

Ysolda is a Nord found in Whiterun, usually near Dragonsreach and the marketplace. After the Dragonborn has given Ysolda a mammoth tusk for "Rare Gifts," she becomes a candidate for marriage.
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Who becomes the Jarl of Riften if you side with the Stormcloaks?

Siding with the Stormcloaks results in Vignar Grey-Mane becoming the new Jarl of Whiterun, Laila Law-Giver reclaiming her position as the Jarl of Riften, and Skald the Elder retaking his role as Jarl of Dawnstar.
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Does Riften have a jarl?

Laila Law-Giver is a Nord in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim who, as Jarl of Riften, resides with her court in Mistveil Keep, where she holds court.
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Is the Empire corrupt Skyrim?

The Empire is a false Empire, standing upon corrupt and deplorable foundations. It must be excised from this world entirely, for its tendrils of corruption spread much further than its insipid Imperial City and befoul much of Tamriel.
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Can you intimidate the Riften Guards?

As far as I know you can't intimidate guards, even dirty ones. If you need another intimidate target in Riften go to the docks, a Argonian Female will talk about losing her job and ask for a healing potion. After giving that to her talk to her again and intimidate her to tell you about skooma.
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Should I give Tullius Riften or Dawnstar?

Give Riften to Tallius if you're siding with him, give him Dawnstar if you're Stormcloak. Nothing really affects gameplay or story, it's just a personal preference.
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Can you become Thane of Riften if Maven is Jarl?

If Maven becomes the Jarl of Riften, the Last Dragonborn loses the ability to become Thane as she says that they are trying to steal her throne, unless the Dragonborn has high level of alliance with her.
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Should I give Ulfric Dawnstar or Riften?

Ulfric will take Markath (major hold). When Tulius asks for Riften or Dawnstar/Winterhold (either one of this, normally it is Dawnstar) in return, don't give him Riften (major hold), give him Dawnstar/Winterhold (minor hold). Tulius will ask Ulfric for massacre compensation, don't agree with him.
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What happens if you save Ralof but join the Imperials?

The only thing that changes is the outcome of the civil war between the Empire and the Stormcloaks - namely, that Ulfric is ultimately killed by either you (the Dragonborn), or by General Tullius/Legate Rikke - the choice is yours.
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Can you betray the Imperials in Skyrim?

If the Dragonborn chooses to betray the Imperials by giving the crown to Ulfric instead, Legate Rikke may show up at the Palace of Kings while the Dragonborn is in the middle of the conversation with Ulfric.
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Can you turn down Molag Bal?

A good player would still want to save him, but if you do that and follow him, Molag Bal forces you to beat him to death. There is no option to refuse and free the guy - the nicest thing you can do is leave him there to rot.
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Can you lose your title as Thane Skyrim?

In The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, the title of Thane may be lost if power over the Hold of which the Dragonborn is Thane is transferred to the opposite side of the ongoing Civil War. It can be attained again, however, by completing the normal tasks needed to become Thane once more, this time for the newly instated Jarl.
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Can you marry the Jarl of Solitude?

No. He is not in the “marriageable” faction. He is available as a follower, provided you complete his little quest, but you're not setting up housekeeping with him unless you either resort to console commands to add him to the faction or install a mod which will do it for you.
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How many Thanes can you be in Skyrim?

Yes you can be Thane in all Nine Holds in Skyrim simultaneously. You can also join all guilds at the same time.
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