Skyrim:Kill Hern

Summary

Hern is a fairly easy kill, even if he is a vampire. He is usually with his wife in Half-Moon Mill's only home. They can both be killed with any weapons—as long as Hern dies, the mission completes. During the day, you'll find him outside, hanging out on a bridge. You can sneak into a shack next to the bridge and attack him safely with a ranged attack from an open window. His wife usually won't notice if it's a one-hit kill. You could also wait until morning for his wife to leave for the lumber. She always leaves before him, presenting a window where he can be found alone inside the house. If you have Hearthfire installed, and her disposition is high enough for her to give you free lumber, you can ask her for free lumber when they are together inside the house; she will go outside to supervise your cutting of logs, and you will be alone with Hern. Also when they are entering or leaving the house if you engage Hern in conversation and hold him behind you can then sneak attack and kill him after Hert leaves the area.

The quest involves assassination, which is inherently criminal and cruel. It offers gold as a reward, indicating greed, and involves stealth tactics. There is a minor opportunity for mercy if the player chooses not to kill the wife.

Details

Location

Half-Moon Mill

Classification

classified

Rewards

• itemLeveled gold

NPCs

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