The faction sided with at Helgen must be joined for the exploit to function properly, however, after reverse-pickpocketing the crown, it is possible to betray the chosen faction by bringing the quest item to the opposing capital city. However, this may require several attempts. Although the chance of success will show as zero percent, it is still possible to pickpocket successfully. The Jagged Crown could be kept by reverse- pickpocketing it to either Hadvar or Ralof after the crown is collected but before the quest is completed. Once it has been recovered, it must be returned to either faction for the questline to continue. The crown is worn by King Borgas, who appears as a leveled draugr at Korvanjund, where both Stormcloaks and Imperials clash. Quests The Jagged Crown Дepending on the side chosen by the Dragonborn, either Galmar Stone-Fist or Legate Rikke dispatch their men to seek the artifact, hoping to, respectively, consolidate either Ulfric's or Elisif's ascendance to the throne. Д«oth sides of the conflict coveted the crown, due to its historical associations. Legend holds that his body was secretly returned to Skyrim and buried with the crown, but the exact whereabouts were lost in the following War of Succession, until its resting place was discovered during the Civil War in 4E 201. The last monarch to wear the crown was King Borgas, but it was believed to be lost when he was killed in the Wild Hunt of 1E 369. 'The crown is made from the bones and teeth of ancient dragons, and it is said to contain a portion of the power of every king who has worn it.' вЂ• Galmar Stone-Fist

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