Part 9: Home Security

Part 9: Home Security Part 2— Having a Housecarl

How to keep your properties properly manned by receiving a guard.

Are the roving bands of bandits and other wilderness creatures taking a toll on your compound? Then it’s wise to receive a Housecarl who can help repel them and provide peace of mind as you leave on your adventures. In order to obtain a Housecarl, you need to complete the following:

• Return to the Jarl of the Hold you have a property in and speak to them. Agree to complete any of the series of tasks the Jarl requires you to (these are part of the Thane Tasks or Jobs for the Jarls).
• When you return from successfully finishing these jobs, head into the Jarl’s Longhouse and the Housecarl will be waiting to greet you. Is the Housecarl not there? Then continue finishing more jobs for the Jarl until one appears.

Once you’ve built the main hall of your dwelling, the Housecarl automatically travels to your abode and lives at your house.

• Housecarls can also be hired as your Stewards, too.
• Finally, your Housecarl is protective over any family members: Should bandits attack your dwelling while your spouse is inside, your Housecarl guards the door and prevents the foes from kidnapping him or her. For these reasons, it is well worth having a Housecarl at each of your three construction projects.

Available Housecarls

The following Housecarls are available, depending on your home’s location:

Hjaalmarch Hold: Valdimar

A Nord male adept in mace and spell combat.

The Pale: Gregor

A Nord male adept in two-handed combat.

Falkreath Hold: Rayya

A Redguard female adept in dual-wielding combat.