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In The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, players can marry Lydia, a Nord housecarl, after obtaining her as a follower upon completion of the Dragon Rising quest. To initiate the marriage, players must first purchase an Amulet of Mara from Maramal in Riften and discuss marriage with him. Afterward, the player must wear the amulet and talk to Lydia to initiate the marriage dialogue. While it is not clear if Lydia will show up at the wedding in Riften, players have reported that she attended their weddings in Riften, indicating that she is likely to appear if properly invited and the necessary conditions are met.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Location | Riften |
| Item to be purchased | Amulet of Mara |
| Person to be contacted | Maramal |
| Place to find Maramal | The Bee and Barb or the Temple of Mara |
| Bug | Lydia may not notice the player wearing the Amulet of Mara |
| Wedding attendees | Vary based on personal connections, quests completed, and spouse's connections |
| Example attendees | Riften Guard, Alvor, Faendel, Camilla Valerius, Ondolemar, Anneke Crag-Jumper, Begger, Elisif the Fair |
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What You'll Learn
Lydia is a marriage candidate in Skyrim
Lydia is a marriage candidate in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. She is a Nord housecarl obtained upon completion of the "Dragon Rising" quest. The Dragonborn receives the title of Thane and Lydia becomes their housecarl, sworn to protect them with her life and carry their burdens.
Lydia is a unique follower with a set of quotes specific to her, making her more expressive than other followers. She may comment on various locations in Skyrim and Solstheim. Lydia is primarily a melee-type character and does not use any spells. She has a tendency to rush into combat, which can sometimes lead to her death. If Lydia dies, a courier will approach the Dragonborn and give them 300 gold left for them in Lydia's will; if they were married, the amount increases to 400 gold.
Before Patch 1.5, it was only possible to marry Lydia through console commands. After the patch, players must purchase Breezehome in Whiterun for her to become a marriage candidate. If the Dragonborn marries her, she opens a shop in town and gives them 100 gold per day. She can be asked to move to a different house if the Dragonborn owns another home besides Breezehome. Like all marriage candidates, she will cook a homemade meal once a day that regenerates stamina, health, and magicka.
To marry Lydia, the Dragonborn must travel to Riften and obtain the amulet of Mara. They must then turn off any active quests and spend time with Lydia to build up her trust. If done correctly, she will propose marriage.
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To marry Lydia, you need to buy an Amulet of Mara from Maramal in Riften
To marry Lydia in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, you need to buy an Amulet of Mara. The Amulet of Mara is an enchanted amulet that represents the Divine Mara in the game. It is used to propose marriage to certain characters with a positive disposition towards the Dragonborn.
You can buy the amulet from Maramal in Riften, specifically at the Temple of Mara or The Bee and Barb tavern in the centre of town. Speak to Maramal about marriage and he will offer you the amulet for 200 gold.
Once you have the amulet, you need to equip it to signal that you are available for marriage. Then, you can talk to Lydia while wearing the amulet, and she may propose. It is worth noting that some players have reported bugs with marrying Lydia, so you may need to complete certain quests or spend more time with her before she proposes.
After getting engaged, return to Maramal at the Temple of Mara to arrange the wedding. He will ask you to come back the next day, and your wedding ceremony will take place with your guests and suitor. During the ceremony, choose the ''I do' dialogue option to finalise your marriage. Congratulations!
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Wear the Amulet of Mara and talk to Lydia
To marry Lydia in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, you must first complete the "Dragon Rising" quest, after which she will become your housecarl and a marriage candidate.
Next, you need to purchase the Amulet of Mara from Maramal in Riften. You can find Maramal in The Bee and Barb or the Temple of Mara. It is important to discuss marriage with Maramal before attempting to propose to Lydia, as the dialogue option will not be triggered otherwise.
After obtaining the Amulet of Mara and speaking with Maramal, wear the amulet and find Lydia. Turn off any active quests and spend some time with her to build trust. Once you have spent enough time together, she should propose to you.
It is worth noting that there was a bug in the game that prevented Lydia from recognizing the player wearing the Amulet of Mara, which may have made it impossible to initiate the marriage dialogue without using console commands. This bug seems to have affected the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game, while PC players could use console commands to marry Lydia despite the bug.
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A bug in the game may prevent Lydia from noticing the amulet
Lydia is intended to be a potential spouse in the game, as confirmed by looking at the data file (Skyrim.esm). However, some players have encountered a glitch where, even when wearing the Amulet of Mara, she does not seem to acknowledge it, hindering their progress in pursuing her as a marriage partner.
To address this bug, players on the PC version can use console commands to initiate the marriage with Lydia. However, for those playing on Xbox 360 or PS3, there is currently no known workaround to resolve this issue without the use of console commands.
It's worth noting that there are additional prerequisites to marrying Lydia. Firstly, the player must have completed the "Dragon Rising" quest and purchased Breezehome. Additionally, marriage to Lydia, like with other candidates, is restricted to once per game.
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On the PC version, a console command can be used to marry Lydia
In the game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Lydia is a Nord housecarl obtained upon completion of the "Dragon Rising" quest. She is sworn to protect the Dragonborn and is a marriage candidate for them.
On the PC version of the game, a console command can be used to marry Lydia. Before Patch 1.5, this was the only way to marry her. To do this, players must first click on Lydia, then enter the console command "addfac 19809 1".
If the Dragonborn marries Lydia, she will open a shop in town and give the Dragonborn 100 gold per day. She will also cook a Homecooked Meal once a day that regenerates Stamina, Health, and Magicka. Lydia can be asked to move to a different house if the player owns one other than Breezehome.
It should be noted that Lydia is susceptible to death, just like other followers in the game. If she dies, a courier will approach the Dragonborn in town and give them money left for them in Lydia's will. The amount is normally 300 gold, but it increases to 400 gold if the Dragonborn was married to Lydia.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, Lydia can show up at your wedding in Riften. She is a marriage candidate in the game and can be married by the player character.
To marry Lydia, you must first purchase an Amulet of Mara from Maramal in Riften. If it's your first time in Riften, you'll find Maramal in The Bee and Barb, otherwise, look for them in the Temple of Mara. After discussing marriage with Maramal, wear the Amulet of Mara and talk to Lydia. The marriage dialogue option should now be available. After agreeing to get married, Maramal will set a date for the next day.
Yes, before proposing to Lydia, make sure you have completed the "Dragon Rising" quest and obtained the title of Thane from Balgruuf the Greater in Dragonsreach. This will make Lydia your Housecarl, and she will become your sworn protector. Additionally, it is recommended to build trust with Lydia by turning off any active quests and spending some time with her.
There is a known bug in the game where Lydia may not recognize that you are wearing the Amulet of Mara, preventing the marriage dialogue from triggering. If this occurs, and you are playing on a PC, you can use a console command to force the marriage. However, if you are playing on a console, there is currently no way to marry Lydia without the use of mods or cheats.
