Skyrim:Farkas

Farkas (RefID: 0001A693)
Home City	Whiterun
Location	Jorrvaskr
Race	Nord	Gender	Male
Level	PC×1 (range=8-50)	Class	Blacksmith
RefID	0001A693	BaseID	0001A692
Services
Training
Other Information
Health	100+(PC-1)×10
Magicka	50
Stamina	100+(PC-1)×5
Primary Skills	Smithing, Speech, One-handed, Pickpocket
Perks	None
Class Details	TrainerHeavyArmorMaster
Morality	No Crime	Aggression	Aggressive
Essential	Yes, until Glory of the Dead is completed
Marry	Yes	Follower	Yes
Voice Type	MaleBrute
Faction(s)	CompanionsCirclePlusKodlak; CompanionsCircle; CompanionsFactionMinusBrillAndVignar; GuardFaction; Heavy Armor Trainer; PotentialFollowerFaction; PotentialMarriageFaction; The Companions 0(Cohort); TownWhiterunFaction; WIAdditem03ExclusionFaction

Farkas

Farkas is a Nord and member of the Companions. While, as his twin brother Vilkas puts it, "his brains are not his strong suit", Farkas is respected as a skilled warrior.

He and Vilkas belong to the Companions' inner circle and, as such, are both werewolves.

Farkas appears morally ambivalent about being a werewolf, and is hesitant to use his Beast Form. He can be loose with his tongue, often showing impertinence to his elders. However, he warms up quickly to you when met, and is quick to protect his friends.

He wears a random set of steel armor and is armed with a Skyforge steel greatsword (or an iron greatsword at lower levels). He also carries a belted tunic and the key to the Whiterun gate.

He offers both miscellaneous quests and master level training in Heavy Armor. During the journey to Ysgramor's Tomb, Farkas will refuse to accompany you past the outer chambers, admitting that he has developed a fear of giant spiders following your initiation trial in the quest Proving Honor.

Related Quests

Companions Quests

• Take Up Arms: Prove you are worthy to join the Companions.
• Proving Honor: Claim a Fragment of Wuuthrad from Dustman's Cairn.
• Glory of the Dead: Cure Kodlak's spirit and become Harbinger of the Companions.

Radiant Quests

• Dragon Seekers: Go to a dragon lair with Farkas or Vilkas and kill the dragon.
• Hired Muscle: Fulfill a contract for the Companions to bring a citizen back in line.
• Purity: Help a member of the Circle give up their beasthood.
• Trouble in Skyrim: Fulfill a contract for the Companions to clear out a troublesome area.

Miscellaneous Quests

• The Bonds of Matrimony: Find someone in Skyrim to marry.
• Rebuilding the Blades: Recruit new members for the Blades.

Dialogue

When meeting him at Pelagia Farm

"You look strong. Come to Jorrvaskr and be a Companion!"

When approaching him:

"My brother Vilkas is a better talker than me. He should be around someplace."

   Who are the Companions?

      "The Companions are my family. We fight so that other people don't have to. We bring honor and glory to ourselves and each other."

   Why did you join the Companions?

      "Vilkas and I have been here since we were little whelps. Our father, Jergen, raised us here. Even Vignar couldn't remember Companions younger than    us!"

   What does it mean to be a Companion?

      "I've never been a smart one. But the Companions welcome anyone with the heart of a warrior. When we step into battle, we fight for our own name, and the name of the Companions."  

Where do you stand on the war?

   "Too confusing for me. Empire, Nords, Talos. Who cares? Just tell me who needs bludgeoning."

Can I join the Companions?

   "Kodlak is the one who figures out who can be a Companion. So talk to him. It's out of my hands."

Asking his opinion on being a werewolf after becoming initiated within the ranks of the Circle, he will answer the following:

"I like being stronger when I become the wolf. But Kodlak says it is bad for the soul, and I trust him."

General Dialouge:

• "Skjor says I have the strength of Ysgramor, and my brother has his smarts."
• "Some people don't think I'm smart. Those people get my fist. But you, I like."
• "You've been a good friend to me, that means a lot."
• "Getting tired of hanging around talking all day."
• "Thinking I need to train some more."
• "I'm here to help."
• "Um... You've got no clothes. You should get some." If the Dragonborn is naked
• "For Kodlak!" During "Glory of the Dead"
• "Vilkas says you're the new Kodlak. I don't know what that means, but you seem honorable, so that's good." After "Glory of the Dead"
• "Oh, you don't need to worry about me. I do what I'm told. Congratulations!" After being told the Dragonborn is the new Harbinger

If he is a follower:

Follow me. I need your help.

   "Let's not waste any time."

When spoken to:

   "We've stopped, what is it?"'

   "We going?"'

   "Still standing here."'

   "I'm still here."'

When closing the dialogue menu:

   "Lead on, then."'

   "Let's go."'

   "Lead the way"'

Wait here.'

   "Go on ahead. I'll stand guard."

I need you to do something.

   "Fine. What?"

   "What?"

      When preforming a task:

      "Will Do."

         After preforming a task:

         "That it?"

I need to trade some things with you.

   "What do you need to take?"

When Healing him:

   "What... hey! That felt good."

When casting Courage on him:

   "By the gods, I feel like I could crush a giant's head like a walnut!"

When nearby a ruin:

   "Old stonework. Gold, traps, and bones."

When nearby a cave:

  "Dark, scary, dangerous." 
It's time for us to part ways.

   "I'm heading home if you need me."'

When married:

After the ceremony, before choosing a residence:

    "Married. It isn't what I thought it would be, but I'm happy. Where should we live? You could always live with me."

After choosing a place to live

    "I'll see you at home, then."

First time greeted in Dragonborn's house

   "A good house. You chose well. I don't like sitting still, so I'm going to set up a small store. Buy and sell what's needed."

When asked for store's profits:

   "It has. Here, this is your share, love."

When asked to cook a meal

   "I can. Here, this is fresh. I'll have another one ready tomorrow."

Passing Comments:

   "Good to see you again, dear."

   ""Yes, love?"

   "I'll be here, my dear."

If the Dragonborn owns a dog:

   "Stupid dog."

Combat quotes:

• "I've had enough of you!"
• "I'm gonna crush you like a bug!"
• "I'll rip you in half!"
• "I'll fix you good!"
• "You're making me angry!"
• "That's... all you've got?"
• "You're as good as dead!"
• "I'll have your head!"
• "Agh! Bastard!"
• "Damn you!"

Quest-Related Events

Take Up Arms

After bringing Aela her shield, she states the following: "Here, let's have Farkas show you where you'll be resting your head." Skjor will call for Farkas, who appears rushing into the room. His dialogue depends on whether or not the Dragonborn has met the Companions at Pelagia Farm.

Skjor: "Farkas!"

Farkas: "Did you call me?"

Aela: "Of course we did, icebrain. Show this new blood where the rest of the whelps sleep."

Farkas: "New blood? Oh, I remember you. Come on, follow me." OR "New blood? Oh, hello. I'm Farkas. Come on, follow me."

Farkas will walk the Dragonborn to the whelps' quarters, and begin the following dialouge:

"Skjor and Aela like to tease me, but they're good people."

"They challenge us to be our best."

"Nice to have a new face around. It gets boring here sometimes."

"I hope we keep you. This can be a rough life."

"The quarters are up here. Just pick a bed and fall in it when you're tired."

"Tilma will keep the place clean. She always has."

Once arriving at the whelps' quarters:

"Alright, so here you are. Looks like the others are eager to meet you."

"Come to me or Aela if you're looking for work. Once you've made a bit of a name for yourself, Skjor and Vilkas might have things for you to do."

"Good luck. Welcome to the Companions. By the way, if you're looking for something to do..."

This ends Take Up Arms, and Farkas will begin offer one of his radiant quests.

Proving Honor

Approaching Farkas inside Jorrvaskr will lead to him to inform the Dragonborn Skjor was looking for them.

"Skjor was looking for you, earlier."

   What does he want?
      "Don't know. He just said he needed to talk to you before you do anything else. I don't like making him angry, but there is some work  for you if you want it."

Skjor assigns the Dragonborn a mission to retrieve a fragment of Wuuthrad from Dustman's Cairn, with Farkas acting as their Shield-Brother and observer. He will explain this will be the final test for Companion membership. After the conversation, the Dragonborn will be directed to Farkas":

"I hope you've readied yourself."

:You're going to be my Shield-Brother?
::"So I'm told. Let's see if you impress."

Farkas will become the Dragonborn's follower, dismissing any of the Dragonborn's previous followers. Speaking to him allows for additional dialogue:

Who was this scholar? "A smart man came and told us about a blade piece. Skjor thinks you should find it, and I'm supposed to watch you."

Why did Skjor call this my trial? "I watch you to make sure you are honorable. If you are honorable and strong, then I can call you brother."

What is Wuuthrad? "Ysgramor was the hero who started the Companions. Wuuthrad was his weapon. He came from the ancient homeland and killed all the elves. But not all of them, because some of them are still here."

I'll meet you at Dustman's Cairn "Don't delay, Shield-Brother."

Once entering Dustman's Cairn:

"Looks like someone's been digging here, and recently. Tread lightly." 

"Be careful around the burial stones. I don't want to haul you back to Jorrvaskr on my back." 

At a certain point, the Dragonborn will trap themselves behind a gate and trigger a cutscene, leading to Farkas teasing them about it:

Farkas: "Now look what you've gotten yourself into. No worries, just sit tight. I'll find a release."

Farkas: "What was that?" As five Silver Hand members enter the room.

Silver Hand Member: "Killing you will make for an excellent story,"

Farkas: "None of you will be alive to tell it." He will drop his weapon and transform into a werewolf

Farkas: "I hope I didn't scare you." After killing all Silver Hand members, opening the gate, and returning in human form.

What was that?

"It's a blessing given to some of us. We can be like wild beasts. Fearsome."

   You're going to make me a werewolf? "Oh, no. Only the Circle have the beastblood. Prove your honor to be a Companion. "Eyes on the prey, not the horizon." We should keep moving. Still the draugr to worry about."

When speaking to Farkas after the encounter:

"We should keep moving."

   The Companions are werewolves? "Not everyone, but all in the Circle are. It's a secret to everybody."

   Who are the Silver Hand? "Bad people who don't like werewolves. So they don't like us either."

After obtaining the Wuuthrad Fragment:

"We need to get back to Jorrvaskr."

closing off the Quest, when the Dragonborn and Farkas have recovered the fragment of Wuuthrad from Dustman's Cairn and returned to Jorrvaskr, Vilkas will tell the Dragonborn to stand before the Circle for judgement. Once they have done so, Kodlak will start off:

Kodlak: "Brothers and Sisters of the Circle, today we welcome a new soul into our mortal fold. This man/woman has endured, has challenged and has showed his/her valor. Who will speak for him/her?"

Farkas: "I stand witness for the courage of the soul before us."

Kodlak: "Would you raise your shield in his/her defense?"

Farkas: "I would stand at his/her back, that the world might never overtake us."

Kodlak: "And would you raise your sword in his/her honor?"

Farkas: "It stands ready to meet the blood of his/her foes."

Kodlak: "And would you raise a mug in his/her name?"

Farkas: "I would lead the song of triumph as our mead hall reveled in his/her stories."

Kodlak: "Then this judgment of this Circle is complete. His/her heart beats with fury and courage that have united the Companions since the days of the distant green summers. Let it beat with ours, so the mountains may echo and our enemies may tremble at the call."

Everyone: "It shall be so."

Kodlak's Funeral

Farkas will be present at Kodlak's Funeral, and contribute to a speech held by Erolund and the remaining Circle members.

Eorlund: "Who will start?"

Aela: "I'll do it. Before the ancient flame... We grieve."

Eorlund: "We grieve."

Farkas: "We grieve."

Vilkas: "We grieve."

Eorlund: "At this loss... We weep."

Aela: "We weep."

Farkas: "We weep."

Vilkas: "We weep."

Vilkas: "For the fallen... We shout."

Aela: "We shout."

Eorlund: "We shout."

Farkas: "We shout."

Farkas: "And for ourselves... We take our leave."

Eorlund: "We take our leave."

Aela: "We take our leave."

Vilkas: "We take our leave."

Aela: "His spirit is departed. Members of the Circle, let us withdraw to the Underforge, to grieve our last together."

Glory of the Dead

Starting off this quest, the remaining Circle members have a discussion in the Underforge about Kodlak's final wishes. Farkas speaks only speaks once during this debate, adding that "Kodlak did not care for vengeance."

The Circle eventually agrees to head to Ysgramor's Tomb to cure Kodlak's lycanthropy so he can ascend to Sovngarde.

Arriving at the tomb and progressing through, Farkas will withdraw from the fight once reaching a spider den, stating the following:

"I can't go any further, Shield-Brother/Sister."

   What's the matter? "Ever since Dustman's Cairn, the big crawly ones have been too much for me. Everyone has his weakness, and this one is mine. I'm not proud, but I will stay back with Vilkas. Give my regards to Ysgramor." 

He then leaves the Dragonborn and Aela to finish the quest on their own.

Purity

After Glory of the Dead, the Dragonborn can speak to him again for more radiant quests. Eventually, he will voice his distain of being a werewolf, offering the quest Purity.

Is there any work to be done? "Of course, there is always work. My mind is someplace else, though."

   What troubles you? "I think that maybe Kodlak was right. As a werewolf, I can't be a good Nord. I want to be clean, like he was, and go to Sovngarde when I finally die."

      I will help you cure yourself. "I would be honored for you to accompany me, Harbinger." Accepting the quest.

           "Aela said we would need a Hagraven's head. I already have one of them, but she said it was a special kind. And that you knew where to get more. Let's go find one!" If the Dragonborn doesn't have a Glenmoril Witch head.

           "You still have one of the witch's heads. This is good. Let's go to the Tomb. We can do the cleansing there." If the Dragonborn has a Glenmoril Witch head.

      This is a personal matter, and I leave it to you. "Thank you, Harbinger." Declining the quest.

After obtaining a Glenmoril Witch head, Farkas can be spoken to:

"Did you take the head?"

    I have it. "This is good. Could you show the way to the tomb again?"

After clearing Ysgramor's Tomb and defeating Farkas' wolf spirit.

"Is it over?"

   Are you ok?

   Get up. Did it work?

       "It's like relaxing into a warm mug of spiced mead. I'm losing aches I didn't know I had. This is how a warrior should feel. Alive and aware. Not clouded with thoughts of the hunt. Thank you for your help. I'm going to stay in the tomb for a while. My shame kept me out before, but now I want to see it."

Dragon Seekers

Speaking to Farkas for radiant quests leads to him voicing his interest in slaying a dragon and offering the quest Dragon Seekers, even if he has encountered one prior to the quest.

Is there any work to be done? "Travelers have been coming to Whiterun. They tell stories about dragons. I've heard of them, but didn't think they were real. Have you ever seen one?"

   Yes, they're real. I've seen them. "You are a very brave man/woman. But I already knew that."

      Maybe one day you'll see one yourself. "Not at this rate. I'll just go back to clubbing horkers and scaring the debtors."

   Rumors and ramblings should be ignored. "That is the kind of thing Kodlak used to say. And he was right. But still, I'd like to see for myself."

       Let's go kill a dragon. "Well, that's one way to find out if they're real. I even know where we might find one. Lead on!"

After defeating the dragon:

"Now that was a battle!"

   You fought well. "Thank you, Harbinger."

   Next time, try harder. "I will train better for the future."

       Let's go. "You go if you want to. I've never seen bones this large, and want to make sure I remember them so I can tell the story right. Otherwise Vilkas will just say I was making it up."

"We bring honor to the Companions."

Conversations

Various conversations held between Farkas and other members of the Companions can be overheard.

New Weapon

Athis: "You might do well to learn a new weapon. Vary your style a bit."

Farkas: "Tiny blades don't hurt enough. A sword needs weight."

Athis: "But ten little cuts..."

Farkas: "All I need is one to cut you in half."

Athis: "Well, when you put it that way..."

Little Swords

Farkas: "You only use the little swords."

Athis: "It's called a shortsword, oaf. It's quicker. Sharper. Like a razorfish against a whale."

Farkas: "But whales eat razorfish."

Athis: "And they always come to regret it."

Hunting vs. Fighting

Farkas: "Relax, new blood."

Torvar: "I've been hunting on my own for years."

Farkas: "Fighting people is different. Smarter."

Torvar: "Some of 'em, anyway."

Time to Train

Farkas: "Time to train."

Torvar: "Enough with the training, I want to go fight something."

Farkas: "No fighting, not just yet. Not 'till Skjor says so. You train now."

Torvar: "Easy for you to say. You get to fight."

Farkas: "But before I fought, I had to train."

Young Ones

Kodlak: "How are the young ones coming along?"

Farkas: "Some are too happy to fight. Blood runs hot."

Kodlak: "I remember when you were the same way. The more they train, the more they'll cool down."

Farkas: "I hope so."

Kodlak: "Just have them focus on the calm in the battle. Control the rage, don't let it control you."

Favored Weapons

Farkas: "What weapon do you like, Harbinger?"

Kodlak: "When I was young, I favored huge swords, much like you. Hard to lift these days, but I still enjoy the heft of a good hammer."

Farkas: "Big swords should always beat little swords."

Kodlak: "Brave hearts beat lesser ones. That's the decider."

Notes

• "Farkas" is the Hungarian word for wolf, as well as a given name or surname. Similarly, his brother's name "Vilkas" is the Lithuanian word for wolf.
• Farkas is in the faction GuardFaction. This makes him chase you on sight when you have a high bounty in any given hold.
• Farkas's class is "TrainerHeavyArmorMaster", which results in mismatches between his skills and his default equipment; for example, while his default weapon is a two-handed one, he is more proficient with one-handed weapons.
  • The Unofficial Skyrim Patch, version 1.2, addresses this issue. The class has had its skills changed to a basic duplicate of the CombatWarrior2H class, with an additional point in the Heavy Armor skill.
• Farkas is the only male member of the Circle who does not wear the Wolf Armor of the Companions. On occasion though, his armor will randomly change either after certain Companions quests or finding him as a random encounter in Skyrim.
  • The Unofficial Skyrim Patch, version 1.2, addresses this issue. His outfit was changed from Steel Armor to Wolf Armor.
• During the events of Dustman's Cairn, a Silver Hand member will refer to Farkas' status as a member of the Circle by stating the following; "He wears that armor, he dies,", despite Farkas not wearing the Wolf Armor associated with the Circle.
• Farkas has unused dialogue, originally allowing for an option to ask him "What's it like being a werewolf?" he would reply with "I think there are some things that... oh, wait. Are you trying to trick me? You are not a full-blood yet. We can't talk about that."

Bugs

• Farkas is initially armed with a Skyforge Steel Greatsword, but will lose it during Proving Honor. See that quest's page for details and a solution.
  • The Unofficial Skyrim Patch, version 1.0, fixes this bug.
• Sometimes after Glory of the Dead, Farkas will follow you and there is no speech option that lets you part ways with him.
• After finishing the Companions quest line, he and/or Vilkas may not have a dialogue option to get work from them, thus making the Purity quest impossible to obtain.
  • This occurs after taking only one or a few Glenmoril Witches' heads during the Blood's Honor quest (or not keeping the heads). Fix: Acquire at least four heads total (one to give to quest-giver Kodlak Whitemane, and one each for Farkas and Vilkas later, and one to keep in inventory when talking to them). If Blood's Honor is already complete, you can return to Glenmoril Coven for more heads. With at least two heads in inventory, save just before speaking again to Farkas or Vilkas; he will take a head, but you need two still in inventory if you need to talk to the other as well to get around the same dialogue problem. This will make the Purity quest available, and the NPC(s) should give you radiant quests normally after it is complete. See Skyrim:Purity#Bugs for more technical details.
• Sometimes Farkas follows you and initiates conversation repeatedly. If you are far enough in the Companions quest line, you can ask him to follow you and then tell him to part ways and he stops.
  • This is due to Farkas being in the faction GuardFaction, meaning he will attempt to initiate dialogue with you if you have a sufficiently high bounty like guards do, but unlike actual guards, he will not turn hostile after the conversation and thus will start a conversation again. Clearing your bounty should resolve the issue.
• Farkas is presumably supposed to be made non-essential after the events of Glory of the Dead, like the other members of the circle, however he is left essential afterwards.