Can Stolen Gold be Confiscated in Skyrim?
As a thief in the world of Skyrim, it’s natural to wonder what happens to your ill-gotten gains if you’re caught with stolen goods. Can the authorities confiscate your stolen gold, or is it safe to keep it hidden away? In this article, we’ll delve into the world of Skyrim’s laws and consequences to give you the lowdown on what happens to stolen gold.
Stolen Gold and the Law
In Skyrim, stolen goods can be confiscated by the authorities if you’re caught with them. However, the process of confiscation can be a bit complex. According to the game’s mechanics, the authorities will only take what’s considered "stolen" gold from your inventory. This means that if you’ve stolen gold that’s been marked as stolen, it will be confiscated. However, if you’ve stolen gold that hasn’t been marked as stolen, it will not be confiscated.
Marked vs. Unmarked Stolen Goods
In Skyrim, stolen goods can be marked as stolen or unmarked. Marked stolen goods are those that have been reported as stolen to the authorities, and as such, are considered to be hot items. Unmarked stolen goods, on the other hand, are those that haven’t been reported as stolen and are considered to be cold items.
Consequences of Being Caught with Stolen Gold
If you’re caught with marked stolen gold, the authorities will confiscate it and may also give you a fine or even put you in jail. The severity of the consequences will depend on the amount of gold you’ve stolen and whether you’ve been caught before.
Removing the Stolen Tag
However, if you’re caught with unmarked stolen gold, the authorities will not confiscate it. Instead, they will mark it as stolen and add it to the stolen goods list. This means that if you’re caught with the same gold again, the authorities will confiscate it.
Removing the Stolen Tag
Fortunately, there is a way to remove the stolen tag from marked stolen goods. You can do this by selling the goods to a fence or a trader who specializes in stolen goods. The fence will remove the stolen tag and give you a new, unmarked gold in its place.
Conclusion
In conclusion, stolen gold can be confiscated in Skyrim if you’re caught with it and it’s marked as stolen. However, if you’re caught with unmarked stolen gold, the authorities will mark it as stolen and add it to the stolen goods list. To remove the stolen tag, you can sell the goods to a fence or a trader who specializes in stolen goods.