Are the Stormcloaks evil?

The Stormcloaks aren't necessarily evil and there decisions are made from the heart. The whole crisis isn't black and white that's for sure and you can't blame the Stormcloaks for Rebelling because banning one's God is very personal.
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Are the Imperials or Stormcloaks good?

Pick Imperial if you want to play a character who is originally from a place aside from Skyrim, as it doesn't make sense to fight under a banner that ultimately won't accept you. Pick Stormcloak if you believe the Empire has no right to say what Skyrim denizens can and can't do, especially if you are a Nord.
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Are the Stormcloaks good or evil?

Stormcloaks are the 'outlaws'. They want Talos worship to remain in Skyrim, as it is part of their old nord traditions. This is banned by the Concordant, so they rebel against the Empire, as they're enforcing it. They want a High King, with Jarls to govern the lands.
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Is Ulfric Stormcloak a villain?

Ulfric is a well-respected Jarl in Skyrim, in fact many, including his enemy General Tullius at one point, considered him a hero. However, like many monarchs, he also has opposition as well; many Imperial loyalists see him as an oppressed leader and seeing him nothing more than a political enemy to the Empire.
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What are the Stormcloaks fighting for?

Stormcloaks. The Stormcloak movement was initiated by Jarl Ulfric Stormcloak of Eastmarch after the Markarth Incident, and aims to remove the Imperial Legion from Skyrim and turn the province into an independent kingdom.
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What is the best side to join in Skyrim?

Skyrim: All Joinable Factions, Ranked From Worst To Best
  1. 1 The Dark Brotherhood.
  2. 2 The Thieves' Guild. ...
  3. 3 The Dawnguard. ...
  4. 4 The College of Winterhold. ...
  5. 5 The Volkihar Clan. ...
  6. 6 The Companions. ...
  7. 7 The Imperial Legion. ...
  8. 8 The Stormcloaks. ...
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Is the Legion or Stormcloaks better?

The ranking system in the Imperial Legion is all about hard work and the title progression feels appropriate compared to the relatively unorthodox Stormcloaks. Moreover, the armor and weapons of the Imperial Legion are of higher quality and look arguably better than the Stormcloaks' cheap-looking gambesons.
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Who is worse Stormcloaks or Imperials?

The Empire is the good side, while the Stormcloaks are the bad side. While I generally choose the Imperials, it is far too simplistic to say Imperials are good, Stormcloaks are bad. The Imperials have bad people and policies, and the stormcloaks have good people and policies.
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Is General Tullius evil?

Type of Villain

General Tullius, also simply known as Tullius, is a major anti-villainous/anti-heroic antagonist in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
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Is Ulfric a traitor?

Although Arngeir states that Thu'um should not be used for bloodshed, Ulfric enlisted in the Great War and later used the Thu'um to get what he wanted by murdering High King Torygg with it. In other words, he betrayed the Greybeards and their teachings.
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What happens if I choose Stormcloaks?

Siding with the Stormcloaks results in Vignar Grey-Mane becoming the new Jarl of Whiterun, Laila Law-Giver reclaiming her position as the Jarl of Riften, and Skald the Elder retaking his role as Jarl of Dawnstar.
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Can you end the Skyrim civil war peacefully?

You can finish playing the game with the civil war in a state of truce - at least until “the dragon menace” is dealt with. Whether or not you count the game as ended is another question.
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What happens to Skyrim if Stormcloaks win?

If the Stormcloaks win, Skyrim becomes completely destabilized and the Dominion will face little unified danger when trying to conquer the frozen north. If the Empire wins, the people of Skyrim will be part of a much larger, much stronger united front against the Elven invaders.
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Who do the Stormcloaks not like?

They most certainly hate the thalmor (who doesn't) and they refer to the Thalmor as, "the elves" and they sometimes say "those witch elves" or derogatory terms like that, but remember they DO NOT hate every elf in skyrim. There is even a high elf in Windhelm who is not treated like the other dark elves there.
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Can you remain neutral in Skyrim?

Players Must Choose A Side To Complete Skyrim's Civil War

The truce is only temporary, and the fighting picks back up as soon as Alduin is defeated. The war won't resolve itself without player involvement, either.
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Can you stop being a Stormcloak?

It depends how far along the quest line you are. Instead of taking it to the quest giver, you can take it to Ulfric Stormcloak to swap allegiance. I believe this is the only time you can do so. This also works if you want to swap from Stormcloaks to Imperials.
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Is General Tullius a good guy?

General Tullius is an Imperial general and leader of the Imperial Legion in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. He is generally a caring, noble caused man, but can be strict and authoritative at times. Many question if he cares for Skyrim, as he doesn't understand the Nords or the bitterness of Skyrim, but he respects all.
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Was Alduin the first dragon?

Alduin, also known as the World Eater, the First Dragon, and the Twilight God, is the main antagonist and final boss fight of the 2011 action role-playing high fantasy video game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
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Who is Ulfric's right hand man?

Defeat and Post-Rebellion

The last Stormcloak attempt to bring Ulfric's victory had failed when he and his right-hand man, Galmar was killed at the Battle for Windhelm, which ended the Rebellion.
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Are the Stormcloaks right?

The Stormcloaks are right. TES has a wealth of lore, and it is in one of these pieces of lore that the games are linked in a clever way.
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Do Nords like Imperials?

The main point is that the Nords have a bloody history with Elves, and they have not forgotten their rivalry. Some hatred is also extended towards Imperials, for their role in allowing the Thalmor to terrorise Skyrim. Most of this hatred takes place in the Old Holds, and Stormcloak territory.
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What happens to whiterun if I join the Stormcloaks?

Whiterun will not have any changes, except that it will now be counted as a Stormcloak city. Fast traveling to Windhelm after entering Whiterun will cause the same thing to happen, except Ulfric will not call the Dragonborn a coward.
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What is the strongest faction in Skyrim?

Skyrim: Every Faction Ranked According To Strength
  • 8 The Companions.
  • 7 Dawnguard.
  • 6 Volkihar Clan.
  • 5 Stormcloaks.
  • 4 Thieves Guild.
  • 3 The Dark Brotherhood.
  • 2 Imperial Legion.
  • 1 Greybeards.
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Who is the strongest person in Skyrim?

The 10 Most Powerful Bosses In Skyrim
  1. 1 Karstaag The Frost Giant.
  2. 2 Dragonborn Miraak. ...
  3. 3 Dragon Priest Ahzidal. ...
  4. 4 The Forgemaster Dwarven Centurion. ...
  5. 5 Twin Dragons Voslaarum And Naaslaarum. ...
  6. 6 The Mysterious Ebony Warrior. ...
  7. 7 The Gauldur Brothers. ...
  8. 8 Vampire Lord Harkon. ...
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What is the rarest enemy in Skyrim?

Skyrim: The 10 Rarest Enemies You Can Encounter On Your Journey
  1. 1 Winterhold Frost Atronachs.
  2. 2 "Milk Drinker!" Warrior. ...
  3. 3 Gargoyles. ...
  4. 4 Hagraven. ...
  5. 5 Dwarven Centurions. ...
  6. 6 Wispmothers. ...
  7. 7 The Reaper. ...
  8. 8 Dragon Priests. ...
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