The individual you will find imprisoned in Falkreath jail is Sinding. He is a key character tied to a significant Daedric quest involving Hircine, the Daedric Prince of the Hunt.
Sinding's Confinement and Confession
Sinding is located inside the barracks of Falkreath, down a set of steps leading to the jail cells. Upon interacting with him, he reveals the reason for his imprisonment:
- The Crime: Sinding confesses to the murder of a small girl.
- His Defense: He adamantly claims the murder was not intentional but the result of a cursed artifact he possesses—the Ring of Hircine. He states that the ring causes involuntary transformations into his beast form.
The Cursed Ring and Hircine's Influence
The Ring of Hircine is a powerful Daedric artifact that has brought great misfortune to Sinding.
- The Curse: The ring randomly forces Sinding to transform into a werewolf, independent of his will or control. It was during one of these uncontrollable transformations that the tragic murder occurred.
- Path to Redemption: To lift the curse and seek atonement, Sinding was attempting to track a specific creature to appease Hircine, the Daedric Prince associated with the hunt, lycanthropy, and the wilderness. His hope was that by offering a worthy hunt, Hircine would free him from the ring's malevolent influence.
Role in a Daedric Quest
Sinding's presence in the Falkreath jail is the starting point for a memorable Daedric quest. Players are presented with a moral dilemma and a choice that can significantly impact the outcome of Sinding's fate and the acquisition of a unique Daedric artifact.
