After purchasing the house, immediately speak with the Jarl to avoid this bug. Visiting Honeyside for the first time before becoming named Thane of Riften may prevent you from ever being able to be named Thane of Riften.The reward you receive is generated randomly at the beginning of the game, so will always be iron.This bug is fixed by version 1.2 of the Unofficial Skyrim Patch.'The Blade of the Rift' is never actually given as a reward: instead, you will receive a generic un-renamed enchanted weapon.Unlike other holds, even if the Empire takes Riften, you will still need to complete these quests to become Thane, although you will be allowed to buy Honeyside automatically. Helping Hand, The Raid and Supply and Demand are required tasks to complete before becoming named Thane of Riften or getting the speech option to buy a house.A new quest 'Speak to the Jarl of Riften' will appear under miscellaneous when you have assisted enough people. Unlike every other Thane quest, the 'Assist the people of ' part must be completed before the Jarl will make you the offer, and is not tracked in the journal.There is a 50% chance that it will be one-handed and a 50% chance that it will be two-handed. Despite its name, it can be nearly any weapon, including a non-bladed weapon like a Mace. The reward, the Blade of the Rift, is a random, leveled, enchanted weapon. Deliver the satchel to Verner in Darkwater Crossing.Special Delivery: Make a delivery for Sylgja to Darkwater Crossing. Kill the Frostbite Spiders in Redbelly Mine.Mine or Yours: Help Filnjar by ridding the Redbelly Mine of frostbite spiders. Hunt and Gather: Retrieve Wylandriah's spoon, ingot, and soul gem. Report Sarthis Idren to the Jarl of Riften.The Raid: Help the Jarl of Riften to uncover and stop the illegal skooma trade in town. Helping Hand: Help Wujeeta cure her skooma addiction. Sealing the Deal: Find three flawless amethysts for Talen-Jei's engagement ring. Confront Haelga with the Marks of Dibella.The Lover's Requital: Help Sibbi Black-Briar locate his former fiancee, so he can kill her.Д¬aught Red Handed: Gather three marks of Dibella to help Svana Far-Shield against Haelga. Stabilized: Help Shadr clear his debt with Sapphire. Under the Table: Deliver a smuggled Black-Briar Mead keg to the inn at Ivarstead. Grimsever's Return: Recover Mjoll's beloved sword, Grimsever, from Mzinchaleft. Ice Cold: Find five ice wraith teeth for Marise Aravel.

Speak to Maramal about arranging your wedding.

The Bonds of Matrimony: Find someone in Skyrim to marry.

Purchase Honeyside from Riften's Steward.

I Done Got Thaned!: Help out the Jarl and citizens of the Rift, and be named Thane for your service.

Find the skooma dealers in Cragslane Cavern.

Supply and Demand: Clear Cragslane Cavern for the Jarl of Riften.

Find 20 deathbell for Ingun Black-Briar.

Find 20 nightshade for Ingun Black-Briar.

Truth Ore Consequences: Retrieve an ore sample from Filnjar.Д«loody Nose: Defeat Hofgrir Horse-Crusher in a brawl.ДЇew and Far Between: Help Ingun restock Elgrim's rare ingredients.

Distribute the Warmth of Mara within Riften.

Spread the Love: Distribute religious literature to the citizens of Riften.

Speak with Constance Michel about Adoption.

Deliver the purchase agreement to Kleppr in MarkarthДistant Memories: Help Brand-Shei uncover his past.Д¬onsider Adoption: Speak with Constance Michel about Adoption ( HF).

Special Delivery: Deliver a purchase agreement to Kleppr in Markarth.

Stoking the Flames: Find 10 fire salts to restore Balimund's forge. Bring Alessandra's Dagger to Andurs in Whiterun.Pilgrimage: Help Alessandra make peace with her dead father. Gather 10 bear pelts for Temba Wide-Arms.Grin and Bear It: Give ten bear pelts to Temba Wide-Arm. The Straw that Broke: Discover what is plaguing Narfi's mind. Smooth Jazbay: Collect 20 jazbay grapes for Avrusa Sarethi.Д«ow to the Master: Retrieve a farmer's stolen bow.ДЇlight or Fight: Help Grosta at Heartwood Mill locate her missing husband.Д¬limb the Steps: Deliver a load of goods up to High Hrothgar for Klimmek. In order to be eligible for Riften Thaneship, you have to help several citizens which may include any five of the Miscellaneous Quests for the Rift, as listed in the following tables This is an umbrella quest for several other quests that must be completed if you wish to become Thane of the Rift. Befriend the Jarl of Riften ( Laila Law-Giver by default, Maven Black-Briar if the Empire has taken Riften).

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