Once allied with the Stormcloaks, the Rescue from Fort Neugrad quest must be completed before Jorleif will make the house available for sale.
Hjerim can be purchased having sided with either the Imperial Legion or Stormcloaks. It is also one of only two houses where purchasing the children's bedroom doesn't remove any of the other upgrades (the other is Proudspire Manor). Hjerim also features a secret chamber hidden behind a false-backed wardrobe, which can be turned into an Alchemy and Enchanting room. However the upgrades available for Hjerim include a large armory with many display cases, weapon and shield plaques, mannequins for displaying items, and a number of bookshelves. Prior to purchasing any of the upgrades, Hjerim features little more than a wardrobe, poor quality double bed, and a chest. Purchasing the house before completing Blood on the Ice will begin that quest as soon as the house is entered for the first time. The property once belonged to Friga Shatter-Shield, daughter of Tova Shatter-Shield, but it was abandoned after Friga was killed. Located in the Valunstrad district, the name translated from the ancient Nordic language means 'Home of Frost'.
