Can Jarl Balgruuf join the Stormcloaks?

Fully voiced (spliced) new dialogue during Message To Whiterun civil war pivotal quest. (1) You can convince Jarl Balgruuf to join Stormcloaks (compatible with Open Civil War).

What happens to Balgruuf If you side with the Stormcloaks?

Balgruuf will remain Jarl and the Whiterun Guard will remain as the city's guards, but all other NPCs will act as if the city had been taken by the Stormcloaks.

Is Jarl Balgruuf an imperial or Stormcloak?

Jarl Balgruuf is one of the best Jarls in Skyrim and a true fan-favorite character. Sadly, players will have to oust him if they decide to commit to the Stormcloaks. That's because Balgruuf will always choose to side with the Imperial Legion regardless of which side the players pick.

Can Whiterun join Stormcloaks?

Show activity on this post. You can not continue with the Stormcloak quest. Attacking (Stormcloak) or defending (Imperial) Whiterun are your only options if you want to do the civil war quests. You shouldn't worry too much about it, though - the impact of these quests is fairly negligible.

Can the Jarl of Whiterun side with Ulfric?

The Jarl of Whiterun has sided with the Empire. I am to inform Jarl Ulfric Stormcloak of this decision. Ulfic plans to make war on Whiterun.

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Where does Balgruuf go after battle for Whiterun?

If Vignar Gray-Mane becomes Jarl of Whiterun, Balgruuf, along with Irileth and Proventus, travel to the Blue Palace in Solitude, seeking refuge with Imperial sympathizer Elisif the Fair.

Why does Balgruuf side with the Imperials?

He is a man who cares strongly about Nordic traditions and does not seem to like the Legion too much (calls them Milk Drinkers during the civil war quest line iirc). He is able to retain his rule of Whiterun by choosing the Imperial side, so that could be him just being pragmatic.

Who replaces Ulfric as Jarl?

Windhelm - Jarl Ulfric gets replaced by Brun-Wulf Free Winter - This is also somewhat neutral. I guess the biggest winners in this case would be the Dark Elfs and Argonians in Windhelm. Depends on how you look at it, it's positive to neutral, perhaps +1 Imperials to 0 for either side.

How do I force Jarl Balgruuf to surrender?

Continue up the stairs, where Balgruuf will shout about not letting you take the city without fighting back. Then he, three guards, and his Housecarl, Irileth, will attack you. Kill the soldiers. After the jarl is reduced to 25% health, he will stop the fight and surrender.

What happens to the Jarls after the Civil war?

The Jarls are moved to either Dragonsreach or the castle in Windhelm, dependent on the side. So, exiled.

Why is Whiterun neutral?

Allegiance. Initially, Jarl Balgruuf decides not to join either side in the Civil War, making Whiterun neutral.

Is there a third option in the Skyrim civil war?

The civil war plotlines have no "third option". You either side with the Stormcloaks and save Skyrim, side with the Imperials to control it for the elves, or stay out of it altogether. If you're playing on PC, there are likely to be mods that allow this.

Where are Balgruuf children?

Trivia. If the Dragonborn sides with the Stormcloaks and they take over Whiterun, Nelkir, as well as his siblings, remain in Dragonsreach after Balgruuf goes to the Blue Palace in Solitude. They can be found in the little basement area near the Whispering Door.

Can you lose the battle of Whiterun?

Failing to defend the drawbridge has little consequences, as the quest is impossible to fail unless you die. There will be a percentage count of how many Stormcloak soldiers are left. Once that count reaches 0%, your new objective will be to meet with Jarl Balgruuf the Greater to hear a short victory speech.

Can you lose your house in Whiterun?

Yup. during the battle the house will be locked and you won't be able to go in, but after the battle, you can go back. You do have to go to the new jarl and become thane again and will get a new "<something> of whiterun" weapon to add to your collection.

Can't talk to Ulfric after Whiterun?

The solution is: after the battle for whiterun, manually run all the way back to windhelm, do not fast travel. Once u get 3/4 of the way there or so, whiterun should reappear on your map and afterwards ulfric will talk about the mission immediately.

What happens if Ulfric wins?

A Stormcloak victory in the civil war leads to Ulfric becoming High King of Skyrim and declaring the country's independence. This leaves the Tamrielic Empire with only the Cyrodiil and High Rock territories, alongside several smaller provinces.

Can you switch sides in Skyrim?

If you've not yet completed The Jagged Crown, you can turn the crown in to Ulfric Stormcloak in the Palace of the Kings in Windhelm to switch sides to the Stormcloaks.

Why Jarl Balgruuf is the best?

1 Balgruuf the Greater (Whiterun)

Staunchly loyal to his people and his Hold, Balgruuf works tirelessly to ensure his people are comfortable and safe, despite high wartime prices and dragon threats. More than anything, he desires to keep out of the bloody conflict that plagues Skyrim.

Who becomes Jarl of Solitude if the Stormcloaks win?

It was after Torygg's death, at the hand of Ulfric Stormcloak, that Elisif became the Jarl of Solitude, and following her assumption to power in Solitude, Elisif would work in close cooperation with the Third Empire against Ulfric Stormcloak and the Stormcloak Rebellion.

Is the Empire better than the Stormcloaks?

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.

Can the Stormcloaks beat the Thalmor?

The Stormcloaks can defeat the Thalmor as well.