HAndOS
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Yes, the archmage's quarters are something special, but there's no forge for complete happiness. I also have houses in Whiterun and Solitude, and I haven't bought any more. I must say that the Whiterun house is quite nice, and the Solitude house, although significantly more expensive, is quite spartan inside.
You can simply ask someone to make you a personal one, and you won't have to buy it. Personally, if you ask me, I'd be happy to.:rolleyes:
.If needed, I can even put in a cabinet with all the spells.
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I personally leveled up my character by breaking into places in Riften, where there are many locked things. And I practiced stealth in Markarth.