The Silver-Bloods are a family of wealthy silver miners located in Markarth. They own most of the city and use prisoners to mine silver in Cidhna Mine, the prison of Markarth. They are proud supporters of Ulfric Stormcloak. They are the wealthiest and most powerful family in Markarth, and are similar to Riften's Black-Briar family. They own and preside over the Silver-Blood Inn. The family has clashed repeatedly with the growing faction of Forsworn in the Reach. This conflict is capitalized on during the quests "The Forsworn Conspiracy" and "No One Escapes Cidhna Mine."