Template:SkyrimNPCs Aringoth is an Altmer and is the owner of Goldenglow Estate, the primary supplier of honey for Black-Briar Meadery. He is involved in the Thieves Guild quest Loud and Clear.
Interactions
As the owner of Goldenglow Estate, Aringoth was targeted for extortion by Maven Black-Briar, in conjunction with the Thieves Guild. He would import the honey for her meadery, and in return Maven would ensure that Goldenglow's honey was the only one profiting in Riften.
However, Aringoth had a sudden change of heart and betrayed Maven and the Thieves Guild by refusing to provide more honey and reporting her to the authorities. Maven then went to Mercer Frey himself and arranged for the guild to retaliate by burning three of Aringoth's beehives and stealing the deed of Goldenglow, leaving him with nothing.
Aringoth can be encountered in the estate, but will not attack the player unless they initiate conversation first. If talked to, the player can persuade Aringoth to give the Dragonborn the key to the safe. Otherwise, he will yell "I won't let you take everything I've worked so hard for!" and attempt to kill the player, alerting the mercenaries guarding the estate. He can then be killed with no penalty.
Trivia
- Brynjolf and Vex may refer to him as a Bosmer, but he is an Altmer. This most likely means that the writer made an error.
- Brynjolf tells the Dragonborn not to kill Aringoth unless he tries to stop them. There are no repercussions for killing him either way, though Maven will express disappointment.