In this area is a small unit where you find the pile of leaflets, a journal, and a strange amulet all relating to the related quest. To the west is a separate area with a doorway connecting it to the main room. In an alcove to the south is an empty chest. Prior to purchasing any upgrades, when entering the house you will find blood stains on the floor, a few bottles of Nord mead and various pieces of clutter scattered on the floor of the first floor. Once you have completed the reputation quest for the Thieves Guild in Windhelm, in the yard, to the right of the entrance is a barrel marked with the Cache shadowmark. The manor is found in the far northwest corner of the city, next door to House of Clan Shatter-Shield and opposite House of Clan Cruel-Sea.

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* This person only exists once you become Thane of Eastmarch. If the Imperial Legion is chosen as an ally, then the defeat of the Stormcloaks is required before it is available to buy. However, if Falkreath Hold has been given to the Stormcloaks as part of Season Unending, it may be necessary to liberate Hjaalmarch before Jorleif will make this house available. Once allied with the Stormcloaks, the Rescue from Fort Neugrad quest must be completed before Jorleif will make the house available for sale. Hjerim can be purchased having sided with either the Imperial Legion or Stormcloaks. It is also one of only two houses where purchasing the children's bedroom doesn't remove any of the other upgrades (the other is Proudspire Manor). Hjerim also features a secret chamber hidden behind a false-backed wardrobe, which can be turned into an Alchemy and Enchanting room. However the upgrades available for Hjerim include a large armory with many display cases, weapon and shield plaques, mannequins for displaying items, and a number of bookshelves. Prior to purchasing any of the upgrades, Hjerim features little more than a wardrobe, poor quality double bed, and a chest. Purchasing the house before completing Blood on the Ice will begin that quest as soon as the house is entered for the first time. The property once belonged to Friga Shatter-Shield, daughter of Tova Shatter-Shield, but it was abandoned after Friga was killed. Located in the Valunstrad district, the name translated from the ancient Nordic language means 'Home of Frost'.

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