Online:Raerana Frostmoon

Raerana Frostmoon is a Nord and the only survivor of the Frostmoon family massacre.
 

Related Quests


Dialogue
Before starting the quest, she'll only say:
:"Oh … who would do this, and why? Am I being punished? Why take my family and leave me to suffer?"

Quest-Related Events
:"Oh … who would do this, and why? Am I being punished? Why take my family and leave me to suffer?"
:Did you see what happened?
:''"I wasn't here. I went into Riften to visit the market. When I returned … please, let it not be true!"

Look around the farm and gather clues.
:"Please. No more questions. Just leave me alone."
:I found this letter addressed to you. Who's Rilyn?
:"My letter? How did you …. Oh, what does it matter? Please, just find Rilyn. I need him here."
:Where do you meet?
:"There's a cave, to the southwest. We were supposed to meet there tonight. Bring him back to me, I beg you."
:Is it possible your mother was using skooma?
::"What are you saying, that if she did she deserved to die? How does that matter? How my parents spent their money is no business of yours!"
::Skooma dealers can be very dangerous to those who can't pay.
::"Well, she did spend more money than she should. Can't say on what. They would argue about it sometimes. But so what? Eislef drank too much. Does that mean the barkeep in Riften is a suspect?"
:Did your father ever get angry when drunk?
::"What? Where did you hear that? He drank, sure. All of us do!"
::Did he ever hit you?
::"So what if he did? I deserved it. I'd talk back to him or I'd be gone for hours with Rilyn. Why does it matter? I loved him and now he's gone forever!"
:Do you think Rilyn would hurt your parents?
::"No, of course not! How can you ask me that? Our family had problems—all families do—and Rilyn knew about them, but he'd never do anything like that!"''

Blame the Bandits
After speaking to Rilyn, if you decided to blame the murders on bandits, she'll say:
:"Rilyn told me you found the bandits who did this. Thank you."

After speaking to Jorald, the two lovers will say:
:Raerana Frostmoon: "I … I think I need to lie down for a moment."
:Rilyn Uvani: ''"Yes. Let's get you inside, dear. This has been a difficult day. But I'm here now."''

Blame Rilyn
If you instead accused Rilyn, you'll find him arguing with her outside of the farmhouse.
:Raerana Frostmoon: "How could you think that? Are you mad?"
:Rilyn Uvani: ''"Don't you see? No one stands between us now! Our life together can begin!"
:Raerana Frostmoon: "You are mad! You killed everyone I love! Get away from me!"
:Rilyn Uvani: "What? No, Raerana! Everything I did, it was all for you, for us!"
She runs into the house, and he follows.
:Raerana Frostmoon: "No! Get away! Ahh!"

After killing Rilyn, you can find her outside patching up Defender Jorald.
:"Is Rilyn dead? Oh, this is all my fault. My parents forbade me to see him, but I ignored them. I caused their deaths!"
:You couldn't have known.
:"I should help Jorald clean up. Then I'll go to Riften. My aunt and uncle work at the Withered Tree. They're the only family I have left."
:I could escort you there.
:"You've done enough. You saved my life and avenged my parents. I have nothing to reward you with, but if you stop by the Withered Tree in Riften, my uncle Wilrek might."

After the quest, if she survived, she can be found upstairs at The Withered Tree with Constable Jorald. Raerana is resting in one of the beds while the Constable leans against the wall in the other room.
:"I was hoping you'd come back. Thank you again for all you've done. Jorald will stay with me as long as I need. He's so very kind. Don't worry for me."''