The Blade of the Reach is a Thane weapon – the badge of office you receive when the jarl of the Reach names you Thane. Only the name is fixed; the weapon itself is generated at random.
How to get it
Awarded by the Jarl of Markarth – Igmund, or Thongvor Silver-Blood if he becomes Jarl.
Igmund: clear a Forsworn camp for him, recover Hrolfdir’s Shield, buy Vlindrel Hall and help five people of the Reach.
Thongvor: buy Vlindrel Hall and help five people of the Reach.
Random properties
- Type: a sword, greatsword, battleaxe, war axe or mace.
- Material: anything from iron up to Daedric – and iron turns up surprisingly often, even at high level.
- Enchantment: a random weapon enchantment, with the matching glow.
Damage, weight, value and upgrade material all follow from the material and type you get.
Rerolling it
Reloading a save made inside Markarth gives you the exact same weapon. Save outside the city instead, then fast travel in and talk to the jarl – then the weapon is generated anew.
Smithing
It can’t be crafted, but you can build an identical weapon from the same material, add the same enchantment and give it the same name while enchanting.
See also the other Thane weapons, like the Axe of Whiterun.
