Online:Sergeant Jorald

Sergeant Jorald
Location	Frostmoon Farmstead
Race	Nord	Gender	Male
Reaction	Friendly
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Faction(s)	Ebonheart Pact

Sergeant Jorald

Sergeant Jorald is a Nord soldier of the Pact investigating the massacre that occurred at the Frostmoon Farmstead. His name may change to Defender Jorald and then to Constable Jorald depending on your choices during the related quest.

Related Quests

• Blood Upon the Soil: Investigate the murders of a Rift farming family.

Quest-Related Events

While traveling near the farmstead, you'll see a soldier trying to comfort a distressed woman:

"What a horror show. Poor Raerana."

The sergeant is investigating a series of murders at the farm and he suspects the killer is nearby. He will welcome your assistance in finding clues that will lead to the culprit:

"Stop right there. I've got three murders and a heartbroken girl to deal with here. I don't need any more complications."

Anything I can do?

"You're not the killer, I suppose; that would be too easy. But I don't want to leave Raerana alone while I search for clues. The killer might still be around."

I could take a look around.

"A trained investigator, are you? Not likely. Well, as long as you don't roll the bodies or destroy evidence, go ahead.
If you find anything, let me know right away."

I'll do that.

Speaking to him again:

"What a mess this is. Bandits, you think? Or maybe Covenant raiders?"

Look around the farm and gather clues. Before questioning Raerana, you can share your findings to Jorald to learn a bit more about Rilyn:

"Find anything?"

I found a letter from someone named Rilyn. Do you know him?

"I've seen him around. Seemed a little odd, not especially dangerous. But he may know something. See if you can track him down."

After speaking to Raerana, he'll add:

"Find that cave yet? That's our only clue at this point."

After you found the cave and read Rilyn's journal. Speak to him before speaking to Rilyn:

"See if you can find this Rilyn character. Even if he doesn't know anything, it wouldn't hurt for Raerana to have someone to help her through this."

Blame the Bandits

If you decide to blame the bandits, you'll find Sergeant Jorald with Raerana and Rilyn at three fresh graves at the farm. He has buried the dead family members and you will give him the ring of Raerana's mother to support Rilyn's story:

"Buried the dead as best I could. I see you found that Rilyn character. Looks suspicious to me, but Raerana is breathing easier with him here.
What's that you've got?"

A bandit was carrying this.

"That ring belonged to Raerana's mother! It's got her name inscribed on it. Damned bandits willing to murder for gold. Bastards. Poor Raerana!
Well, I appreciate you getting to the bottom of this."

After the quest, he'll say:

"I'll keep watch here for a while. Raerana deserves to feel safe tonight.
Thanks again for your help, traveler."

Blame Rilyn

If you chose to accuse Rilyn, Jorald — now Defender Jorald — will be sitting wounded against a fencepost when you return to the farm.

"Dunmer bastard snuck up on me. Gutted me like a horker.
Go after him, save Raerana! He'll kill her if she doesn't go with him."

Once you kill Rilyn, Raerana is helping to patch him up.

"You got that bastard? Good. At least we managed to protect Raerana."

Will you be all right?

"It'll take more than a Dunmer's rusty blade to send me to Sovngarde!
Just give me a moment and I'll be back on my feet."

What about Raerana?

"She has family at the Withered Tree in Riften. Snow-Shod clan. Good folk. I'll make sure she gets there safely.
As for the long term, well, all wounds heal in time."

Speaking to him again before you head to the Withered Tree:

"You go on. We'll see you at the Withered Tree."

After the quest, if Raerana moves to live with her aunt and uncle, the soldier is now Constable Jorald can be found upstairs at The Withered Tree. Raerana is resting in one of the beds while the Constable leans against the wall in the other room. He will keep watch of Raerana and has grown to develop feelings for her:

"Good to see you again. Raerana is resting inside. Go ahead and talk to her, if you want. Just don't get her upset.
She said it would help her sleep if I watched over her. So here I am."

What'll you do now?

"I've taken a liking to Raerana. I'm going to stay and help her through this. May even give the Snow-Shods a hand.
Who knows? Maybe one day she might just fall in love with me."