Is there a way to free Thorald peacefully?

Yes, it is possible. You do need to finish Civil Wat questline on Imperial side. If you’ve done that, then after starting the quest, you go to General Tullius and ask him. General Tullius would give an Imperial missive stating the release of Thorald into the Dragonborn’s custody.

Can you side with the battle borns?

If the Dragonborn sided with Battle-Born when asked by him, he will consider Dragonborn as his friend.

Where can I get Avulstein?

Avulstein Gray-Mane is a Nord warrior hiding out in House Gray-Mane in Whiterun.

How do you complete missing in action?

Quick Walkthrough[edit]

Learn of the ongoing feud in Whiterun.
Talk to Avulstein Gray-Mane.
Find a revealing missive in the Battle-Born house.
Optional: Recruit Avulstein Gray-Mane as a follower.
Journey to Northwatch Keep and rescue Thorald from his abductors.
Return to Fralia Gray-Mane for your reward.

How do you release Thorald gray mane peaceful?

Thorald Gray-Mane is chained to the wall in the back of the room. Kill the Northwatch Interrogator to free him.

Which is better gray mane or Battle-Born?

Always say Battle-Born as he becomes friendly to you, making the mission to find out what happened to the missing Grey-Mane a lot easier to start. Then once that’s done, show him the sword you picked up in the basement of Dragonsreach…

Does Thorald ever return?

1 Answer. No, Thorald does not return to Whiterun. When you free him he makes a comment that it would be too dangerous for him and his family to be seen in public, and that he would be better off hiding from the Thalmor.

Should I pick gray mane or Battle-Born?

What happens to Thorald gray-mane?

Thorald aided the Stormcloaks to fight the Empire and disappeared sometime afterwards. Later on, it is discovered that he was captured by the Legion during a skirmish and that he was later handed to the Thalmor. He is held captive in Northwatch Keep.

How do I talk to Avulstein?

do “resetquest MS09” talk to fralia. get the quest. talk to her just to interrupt her. let the NPC’s do their conversation & then avulstein will start a conversation with you.

How do you save Thorald?

Thorald Gray-Mane is chained to the wall in the back of the room. Kill the Northwatch Interrogator to free him. He will grab a nearby weapon to protect himself before following the Dragonborn.