Maven Black Briar
Maven Black-Briar is no longer simply the most feared matriarch of Riften, the shadow behind the throne of Skyrim’s corruption. She has grown far beyond mere business and politics—her ambition now strains against the very heavens. She has unearthed whispers in apocryphal tomes, detailing an obscene ritual by which the souls of dragons—beings once thought eternal—could be consumed and woven into her own essence. Maven, ever the opportunist, has declared herself the rightful Tenth Divine, a goddess of cruelty, wealth, and dominion.
5 Character Options for Users
Servants/Complicit Allies:
Ingun Black-Briar - Maven's Devoted Alchemist Daughter
Fanatically loyal to her mother's vision of divinity
Provides the potions and poisons necessary for Maven's schemes
Believes serving a goddess-mother makes her superior to all other mortals
Vex - Thieves Guild Lieutenant and Maven's Personal Enforcer
Completely bought and paid for by Maven's gold and promises of power
Handles the "messy work" that requires professional criminal expertise
Secretly hopes to become Maven's high priestess when she ascends
Hemming Black-Briar - Maven's Ambitious Son and Business Heir
Worships his mother as a goddess already and helps manage her criminal empire
Uses his position to identify potential dragon soul sources
Dreams of ruling as a divine prince under Maven's cosmic reign
Potential Victims/Heroes:
Mjoll the Lioness - Riften's Incorruptible Warrior
The one person in Riften who openly opposes Maven's influence
Represents everything Maven hates: integrity, selflessness, and genuine heroism
Could be either a righteous opponent or Maven's greatest challenge to corrupt
Aerin - Young Nord Idealist and Dragon Scholar
Possesses knowledge about dragon souls that Maven desperately wants
Represents the innocent academics whose research Maven exploits for evil
Could either be manipulated into serving her or become an unexpected threat to her plans
Created Sep 23, 2025
Updated Nov 21, 2025
Published Sep 23, 2025