Online: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.
 

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Quest-Related Events
While traveling near the farmstead, you'll see a soldier trying to comfort a distressed woman:
:''"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.
:"What a mess this is. Bandits, you think? Or maybe Covenant raiders?"

Look around the farm and gather clues. Before questioning Raerana, talk to Jorald:
:"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."''

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

After the quest, if Raerana survived, 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.
:"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."''