Forget about Riften being the worst city in all of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, because Markarth exists and absolutely takes the cake as the worst place to be in. Although the city itself is a gorgeous Dwemer ruin built into the mountain and spanning multiple different levels and walkways, the people themselves are not nice.
From cannibalistic cults, drunkards who want to brawl the Dragonborn, to even a haunted house and a Thalmor agent having the guts to ask for help, Markarth is sort of the place where all hope goes to die. And yet, there’s so much about this depressingly beautiful and dangerous city that players still have no idea about to this day.
10 How Long Did It Take To Construct It?
There’s a ton of lore about the birth of Markarth and how it once used to be a flourishing Dwemer city called Nchuand-Zel. The Dwemer were said to have carved most of the city out of the mountain rock itself, which is an impressive feat of its own.
However, the outer parts of the city were constructed separately. This task must have been absolutely monumental, considering how far inside the ruins actually go. So, how long did it take to make what is known as Markarth today? It’s a question that will probably never get answered.
9 Why Can’t The Forsworn Rule The City?
After the Dwemer disappeared mysteriously, it was the Forsworn, the native people of the Reach, who came into the city and took control of it. This is a detail that seems to be often forgotten by the people of Markarth and Skyrim in general, that the Forsworn actually were there first.
And yet, Markarth will probably never be in the hands of the native people ever again. Why? It’s impossible to say why so many are quick to justify that it now belongs to the Nords. It’s as if the Nords are closing their eyes from the truth itself.
8 Why Does The Jarl Accept The Silver-Bloods?
Markarth is ruled by Jarl Igmund, but really, the people who actually own and run the city are the Silver-Bloods with their profitable silver mining business. One would imagine that these two would have a nice, symbiotic friendship going on, but it’s not exactly true.
Igmund’s advisors can often be heard asking him to jail the Silver-Bloods, since they’re sympathizers of the Stormcloak cause, whereas Igmund himself is a supporter of the Empire and even has a Thalmor working for his court. Yet Igmund refuses to jail them, even if he gains nothing from their business. Why is this the case?
7 Why Is There So Much Poverty?
Markarth is a city of contradictions. It looks fabulous and rich from the outside, but once inside, the player will immediately notice the amount of sick and poor NPCs that inhabit the Warrens in particular. These tend to be NPCs who spend their days in the mines or at the inn.
Why are so many people suffering, when there’s a flourishing business in town? Why isn’t the Jarl intervening and doing something to make life in the Warrens better? There has to be a conspiracy somewhere in there.
6 Why Would Thonar And Madanach Team Up?
Thonar is the head of the Silver-Bloods, while Madanach leads the Forsworn people. As such, these two are bitter enemies, since the Stormcloaks that Thonar supports oppose the Forsworn from gaining any control over the Reach.
And yet, as it turns out in the questline, these two actually made an agreement, which eventually falls apart. Thonar agreed not to execute Madanach if he helped Thonar keep his business growing, but the issue is, Thonar doesn’t actually need Madanach for this, given the high status of his business. For him to trust Madanach, a man with such a deep belief in his people, it is illogical and brings about a lot of questions.
5 Do People Really Sleep On Stone Beds?
Fans of the game often bring up an aspect of living in Markarth which bothers many, and it’s these stone tablets that act as beds. Sure, they look good with the rest of the Dwemer theme and decor, but is it absolutely necessary for people to lie down on stone slabs?
How do people in Markarth actually sleep on these? Even with fur on top, they must be incredibly uncomfortable. Are there no real beds in Markarth? Why not just get actual beds and ditch these stone slabs? It seems like the people of the city are making their own lives complicated on purpose.
4 Why Is Slave Labor Allowed?
According to Imperial law, slavery is illegal and has been abolished for years now. Even provinces like Morrowind are slowly starting to crack down on such practices. With Skyrim, this is very much the case as well, and yet slavery is alive and well in the form of Cidhna Mine.
Considering that Jarl Igmund is a supporter of the Imperial cause, why hasn’t he done something to outlaw the unethical practices in Cidhna Mine? Why does he allow Thonar, his greatest rival politically and financially, tp continue to use slave labor for his mines?
3 Why Is It So Hard To Become Thane?
Becoming Thane in Markarth is not an easy task, and it’s actually one of those cities where the player needs to achieve a specific level before key quests are available for completion. After level 20, the player should be good to proceed forward by helping the Jarl with various tasks.
Gameplay-wise, this makes sense. Logically, this makes no sense. The Forsworn Conspiracy is the first quest that begins when the player enters Markarth, and after its completion, no matter which side was spared, the Dragonborn has essentially killed one of the Jarl’s two greatest enemies. That alone should be enough to become Thane, and yet the Jarl demands lesser favors, for a reason that can’t be understood.
2 Why Is Only One Stendarr Vigilant Present?
The Vigilants of Stendarr are a faction devoted to fighting the evil influence and presence of Daedra. They can often be encountered in the wild, but as the player comes to Markarth they’ll likely meet Tyranus, a vigilant standing alone outside an abandoned, haunted house.
Given how powerful Daedric lords are, why would the faction only send one vigilant to investigate the house for Daedric activity? Either the vigilants are powerful, or they’re foolhardy with their actions. If they’ve heard about the house, then they may have also heard rumors about Namira’s cult as well, which would warrant even more reinforcement in the city. So, why send just one man?
1 Why Aren’t The Thalmor Worried About Forsworn?
As mentioned earlier, Markarth has one of the rare Thalmor characters that will actually task the player with helping them figure out if a local man is worshiping Talos. The Thalmor agent in question is Ondolemar, and he seems awfully worried about something so minor, while a literal conspiracy is taking place right under the Jarl’s nose.
In particular, Ondolemar shows no concern towards the Forsworn, who no doubt wouldn’t be any easier to deal with than the Nords his people are committed to fight against. And yet, rather than worrying about Madanach storming the city with his followers, he’s more worried about whether someone has a Talos amulet hidden somewhere.
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