Skyrim:Raerek

Raerek is an elderly citizen who lives in Markarth. He is the steward of Jarl Igmund, who rules from Understone Keep. He is also Igmund's uncle and assists him running his administration.

A house may be purchased from Raerek after retrieving a shield for Jarl Igmund.

If the Stormcloaks take control of Markarth and Raerek has been replaced by Reburrus Quintilius, you can then find him in the basement of the Blue Palace In Solitude.

He wears a set of fine clothes and a pair of fine boots. He is equipped with an iron dagger, and carries a selection of upper-class loot and gold.

 
Related Quests
 
 

Quest-Related Events

Bothela's Discreet Delivery
According to Bothela, the local alchemist, some of her clients are reluctant to be seen purchasing her potions. As a result, she requests that you deliver the Stallion's Potion to the unlucky steward. Once you have handed the potion to him, Raerek will stutter, ""Oh... yes... um... thank you. Here you go. Some gold for your assistance and your, discretion." He will then reward you with a leveled amount of gold.

Compelling Tribute (Stormcloaks)
During the Stormcloaks' campaign to liberate the Reach from Imperial control, Galmar Stone-Fist Raerek "is a faithful Talos worshipper, if not a true son of Skyrim." Armed with this knowledge, you will be tasked with convincing Raerek to covertly aid the Stormcloaks. In order to accomplish this goal, you must break into his quarters in Understone Keep and steal his Amulet of Talos. 

After obtaining this blackmail material, you may approach him: '''''Recognize this? (Show him Raerek's Inscribed Amulet of Talos)''. He will then quickly cut you off, saying, "Not here. Come with me. Stay close and the guards will leave you alone." 

He will proceed to lead you back to his quarters. When you are secure from any potential eavesdropping, "I suppose you're here to extort something from me? Is that it? Well, what is it you want?"

You may then choose to ask either or both of the following questions:


After selecting either or both of these possible responses, you may then ask, ''Perhaps we could come to some kind of agreement? This suggestion will prompt Raerek to propose a lucrative deal: What if I told you about a large shipment of silver and weapons?"


If you do not immediately accept the deal, selecting either of the first two responses, you may ask, And what about something for me, right now? (Persuade) Depending on whether or not you pass this easy Speech skill check, you will either attain a leveled amount of gold or be rebuffed:



Ultimately, once you have finalized your deal with Raerek, you must return to Galmar Stone-Fist to plot your ambush on the caravan.
Notes
Due to the name and function (a stamina potion) of the Stallion Potion, and him thanking you for your discretion upon delivering it, it can be inferred Raerek has some sort of embarrassing bedroom malady.
Conversations

He can be overheard discussing the topic of Forsworn:

:Igmund: "Raerek, how is The Reach faring against this Forsworn menace?"
:Raerek: "Things are bad, Igmund. Our forces are barely able to keep the Forsworn in check. Merchants are reporting the loss of more of their shipments."
:Igmund: "This is why I say we take the fight to them. Gather the Legion and drive those blasted beasts out of the Reach for good."
:Faleen: "And what do Legion soldiers know about the hills the Reach? And the caves that make up those hills? The Forsworn can hide and ambush every assault."
:Raerek: "The safety of the city and our settlements must be our only concern, Igmund. The rest of the Reach is on its own."
:Igmund: "Cowards, the both of you. My father would not sit idly back and wait while evil men take over his lands. We're done discussing this for now."

He can be overheard discussing the topic of Markarth trade:

:Raerek: "My Jarl, we need to discuss Markarth's collapsing trade with the other Holds."
:Igmund: "Of course there's a collapse in trade. The Stormcloaks stalk every road and the Forsworn attack every caravan."
:Faleen: "Not to mention the rebels completely control Windhelm and all of Eastmarch hold."
:Igmund: "Why do you pester me with battles we can't win? I need my steward to plan for victory, not nag me with every ill account."
:Raerek: "Forgive me for worrying about the future of Markarth. The lifeblood of the city is gold, Igmund, and it doesn't stop beating because there's a war on."
:Igmund: "Very well. I'll send the request for additional Legionaries to protect trade to the other Imperial holds. Hopefully, Solitude can spare more men."

He can be overheard discussing the topic of Silver-Blood family with Faleen and Igmund:

:Raerek: "Igmund, we need to talk about the Silver-Blood family."
:Igmund: "What about them? They seem loyal enough."
:Raerek: "Loyal? Thongvor supports Ulfric and his Stormcloaks! We should imprison the entire family as a precaution."
:Faleen: "I second that, Igmund. Who knows what that family will do for power? They could be working with the Forsworn for all we know."
:Igmund: "Enough! We can't imprison the very people who own the jail we would be throwing them into. The Silver-Bloods are to be left alone, am I clear?"
:Raerek: "Yes, my Jarl."
:Faleen: "Yes, my Jarl."
Bugs
 
 This can be fixed using the console command  , then talking to the jarl. He will make you a thane, and Raerek will then allow you to purchase the house.