Skyrim isn’t all about killing and being crazy–it’s a well-rounded game that will allow you to settle down by getting married if you wish to. You also make countless connections while playing this game. One can find friends, allies, and even rivals throughout the land. There are also opportunities for romance and marriage. This guide will teach you everything you need to know about romance and marriage in Skyrim.
How To Get Married in Skyrim
Before anything, ask yourself if you want to waste your life away. If the answer is yes, fast-travel to Riften and go through the front gate. Once you’re inside Rifter, look for Bee and Barb, which should be over the bridge–you can’t miss it because it has a corner door. After entering, locate Maramal, who should be easy to find as he’s a Redguard priest. You need to talk to him about marriage in Skyrim, which will unlock the “Marriage Dialogue.” Eventually, you’ll need an Amulet of Mara, which costs 200. Equip it before speaking with a potential spouse. In addition, Maramal will explain to you the reasoning behind why good deeds are necessary to find love. The caution here is that before you can unlock the dialogue for marriage, you first have to finish the “spouse’s personal” quest.
Why is Getting Married Important in Skyrim
There is plenty of reasons to get married in Skyrim:
- If you play the game and don’t have money for a home or are homeless, getting married will give you a place to stay. In other words, your spouse’s residence becomes yours.
- Every day you will get 100 gold from your spouse.
- You can request homemade food once a day.
- Your daily stipend will slowly build up when you’re exploring the world. So when you return home, you’ll have a little extra money waiting for you.
- Sleeping together in the spouse’s house will reward you with ‘Lover’s Comfort .’As a result, it is easier to level up skills ( 30% for 16 hours).
- Your spouse can become your partner in many ways, not just traditional methods. You can assign tasks to them, such as carrying items or looting, which will help you in the long run.
How To Get Rid of Your Spouse in Skyrim
In Skyrim, you can eliminate your spouse by killing them during a quest. Although this may sound freeing, it actually is Widow status for the player, and no one will marry you again in the game. Because many things within Skyrim are taken from reality, including marriage, your partner would stand by you until their last breath if married in the game, so it’s essential to be cautious when choosing a spouse.
Romance and Marriage
In Skyrim, love knows no bounds- you can marry whomever you want, regardless of gender or race. Therefore, players can approach any NPC they wish to marry, provided they have completed that NCP quest and earned their trust. With a total of 65 romance options available in Elder Scrolls: Skyrim, you must take your time to find the right one. Below I’ve listed both male and female characters so that you can pick the right candidate.
Male Romance Options
1: Ainethach
Ainethach is a Karthwasten male that is open to marriage. He belongs to the Breton family, owns “Karthwasten Hall” and lives there.
2: Wilhelm
Wilhelm is a Nord found in the Vilemyr Inn in Ivarstead. He doesn’t own property.
3: Angrenor Once-Honored
Angrenor Once-Honored is a Nord male that owns a “Bed in Candlehearth Hall .”He can be found in the Candlehearth Hall in Windhelm.
4: Argis the Bulwark
Argis the Bulwark is a Nord male that owns a “Bed in Vlindrel Hall .”He can be found in Vlindrel Hall in Markarth.
5: Athis
Athis is a Dark Elf male that doesn’t own property. He can be found in the Mead hall Jorrvaskr in Whiterun,Â
6: Balimund
Balimund is a Nord male that owns “The Scorched Hammer .”He can be found in Scorched Hammer in Riften.
7: Belrand
Belrand is a Nord male that doesn’t own property. He can be found in the Winking Skeever in Solitude.
8: BenorÂ
Benor is a Nord male that owns a “Bed in Morthal Guardhouse .”In the daytime, he can be found outside the Guardhouse in Morthal and at night in Moorside Inn.
9: Calder
Calder is a Nord male that owns a “Bed in Hjerim .”He can be found in the Hjerim in Windhelm.
10: CosnachÂ
Cosnach is a Breton male that owns a “Bed in Silver-Blood Inn .”He can be found in the Warrens in Markarth.
11: Derkeethus
Derkeethus is an Argonian male that doesn’t own property. He can be found in the Darkwater Pass, but you must rescue him.
12: Erik the Slayer
Erik the Slayer is a Nord male that owns a “Bed in Frostfruit Inn .”He can be found in Frostfruit Inn in Rorikstead.
13: Farkas
Farkas is a Nord male that owns a “Bed in Jorrvaskr .”Usually, He can be found in the Mead hall Jorrvaskr in Whiterun.
14: Filnjar
Filnjar is a Nord male that owns “Filnjar’s House .”He can be found in the Shor’s Stone, Filnjar’s House.
15: Gat gro-Shargakh
Gat gro-Shargakh is an Orc male that doesn’t own property. He can be found in Pavo’s House in Kolskeggr Mine.
16: Ghorbash the Iron Hand
Ghorbash the Iron Hand is an Orc male that doesn’t own property. He can be found in the Orc Stronghold of Dushnikh Yal.
17: Marcurio
Marcurio is an Imperial male that owns a “Bed in the Bee and Barb” He can be found in the Bee and Barb in Riften.
18: Moth gro-Bagol
Moth gro-Bagol is an Orc male that owns a “Bed in Understone Keep .”He can be found in Understone Keep in Markarth.
19: Octieve San
Octieve San is a Breton that doesn’t own property. He can be found in The Winking Seever in Solitude
Omluag.
20: Onmund
Onmund is a Nord male that owns a “Bed in the Hall of Attainment .”He can be found in the College of Winterhold.
21: Pavo Attius
Pavo Attius is an Imperial male that owns “Pavo’s House .”In the beginning, he can be found at the left side of the Hand Mine and later at the Kolskeggr Mine.
22: PerthÂ
Perth is a Breton male that owns a “Bed in Miner’s House .”He can be found in Soljund’s Sinkhole( Markath East Side, Moonshine Mine).Â
23: Quintus Navale
Quintus Navale is an Imperial male that owns “The White Phial .”He can be found in The White Phial in Windhelm.
24: Revyn Sadri
Revyn Sadri is a Dark Elf that owns “Sadri’s Used Wares .”He can be found in Sadri’s Used Wares in Windhelm.
25: Roggi Knot-Beard
Roggi Knot-Beard is a Nord male that doesn’t own property. He can be found in the Steamscorch Mine in Kynesgrove.
26: Romlyn Dreth
Romlyn Dreth is a Dark Elf male that owns “Romlyn Dreth’s House .” Unfortunately, he doesn’t have one location, so sometimes, he can be Bee and Barb, Black-Briar Meadery, or the house underneath Riften.
27: Scouts-Many-Marshes
Scouts-Many-Marshes is an Argonian male that doesn’t own property. He can be found in the Argonian Assemblage in Windhelm.
28: Sondas Drenim
Sondas Drenim is a Dark Elf male that doesn’t own property. He can be found in the Golden-Rock Mine in Darkwater Crossing.
29: Sorex Vinius
Sorex Vinius is an Imperial male that owns “The Winking Skeever .”He can be found in the Winking Skeever in Solitude.
30: Stenvar
Stenvar is a Nord male that doesn’t own property. He can be found in the Candlehearth Hall in Windhelm
Torvar.
31:VilkasÂ
Vilkas is a Nord male that owns a “Bed in Jorrvaskr .”He can be found in Whiterun, in the mead hall Jorrvaskr.
32: Vorstag
Vorstag is a Nord male that owns a “Bed in Silver-Blood Inn .”He can be found in the Silver-Blood Inn in Markarth.
Female Romance Options
1: Aela the HuntressÂ
Aela the Huntress is a Nord female that owns a “Bed in Jorrvaskr .”She can be in Whiterun, and in the daytime, she prefers to live in the mead hall Jorrvaskr.
2: AeriÂ
Aeri is a Nord female that owns an “Aeri’s house .”She can be found in Anga’s Mill.
3: Sylgja
Sylgja is a Nord female that owns “Sylgia’s House .”She can be found in the village of Shor’s Stone.
4: Ysolda
Ysolda is a Nord female that owns “Ysolda’s House .”She can be found in the marketplace in Whiterun.
5: Anwen
Anwen is a Redguard female that doesn’t own property. She can be found in the Temple of Dibella in Markarth.
6: Avrusa Sarethi
Avrusa Sarethi is a Dark Elf female that owns “Sarethi Farm .”She can be found in Sarethi Farm.
7: Borgahk the Steel Heart
Borgahk the Steel Heart is an Orc female that owns “Larak’s Longhouse .”She can be found in the orc camp Mor Khazgur.
8: Brelyna Maryon
Brelyna Maryon is a Dark Elf female that owns a “Bed in the Hall of Attainment .”She can be found in the College of Winterhold.
9: Camilla Valerius
Camilla Valerius is an Imperial female that owns “Riverwood Trader .”She can be found in the settlement of Riverwood.
10: Dravynea the Stoneweaver
Dravynea the Stoneweaver is a Dark Elf female that owns a “Bed in Braidwood Inn .”She can be found in the mine or the inn in Kynesgrove.
11: Ghorza gra-Bagol
Ghorza gra-Bagol is an Orc female that doesn’t own property. She can be found in Markarth, where she is the town blacksmith.
12: Gilfre
Gilfre is an Imperial female that owns “Gilfre’s house .”She can be found at the Mixwater Mill.
13: Grelka
Grelka is a Nord female that owns a “Bed at Haelga’s Bunkhouse”. She can work at a stall in the city of Riften.
14: Iona
Iona is a Nord female that owns a “Bed in Honeyside .”She is a Housecarl for the Thane of Riften, so you can find her in the city of Riften.
15: Jenassa
Jenassa is a Dark Elf female that doesn’t own property. She can be found in the Drunken Huntsman in Whiterun.
16: Jordis the Sword-Maiden
Jordis the Sword-Maiden is a Nord female that owns a “Bed in Proudspire Manor .”She can be found in Proudspire Manor in Solitude.
17: Lydia
Lydia is a Nord female that owns a “Bed in Breezehome .”She can be found in the Dragonsreach castle in Whiterun.
18: Mjoll the Lioness
Mjoll the Lioness is a Nord female that owns “Aerin’s House .”She can be found in the Bee and Barb Inn, or sometimes she roams in the city of Riften streets.
19: Muiri
 Muiri is a Breton female that owns “The Hag’s Cure .”She can be found in the Hag’s Cure in Markarth.
20: Njada Stonearm
Njada Stonearm is a Nord female that doesn’t own property. She can be found in the Mead hall Jorrvaskr, Whiterun.
21: Orla
Orla is a Nord female that doesn’t own property. She can be found in the Temple of Dibella in Markarth.
22: Ria
Ria is an Imperial female that doesn’t own property. He can be found in the Mead hall Jorrvaskr, Whiterun.
23: Senna
Senna is an Imperial female that doesn’t own property. She can be found in the Temple of Dibella in Markarth.
24: Shahvee
Shahvee is an Argonian that doesn’t own property. She can be found in the docks of Windhelm.
25: Taarie
Taarie is a High Elf female that owns “Radiant Raiment .”She can be found in the Radiant Raiment tailor shop in Solitude city.
26: Temba Wide-Arm
Temba Wide-Arm is a Nord female that owns a “Bed in Vilemyr Inn .”She can be found in the sawmill in Ivarstead or Vilemyr Inn.
27: UthgerdÂ
Uthgerd is a Nord female that owns “Uthgerd’s House .”She can be found in The Bannered Mare in Whiterun city.
28: Viola Giordano
Viola Giordano is an Imperial female that owns “Viola Giordano’s House .”She only appears in the evening at Candlehearth Hall in Windhelm.
That’s everything you need to know about marriage and romance in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Here are some more Skyrim guides you may find helpful: