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.

Can you end the war in Skyrim without choosing a side?

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.

Can you lose the civil war in Skyrim?

1 Either Way Skyrim Loses

No matter who wins the civil war in Skyrim, the actual people of Skyrim lose. If the Empire wins, then they will remain part of the empire, which is at the constant threat of an even larger and more bloody war between them and the Aldmeri Dominion.

Can you negotiate the truce Skyrim?

If either side of the Civil War controls at least eight of the nine holds of Skyrim, a truce can no longer be negotiated, and this quest will automatically be bypassed. If you wish to receive a reward for completing this quest, you must have joined either the Imperial Legion or the Stormcloaks.

Can you continue the civil war after season unending?

season unending is connected to the civil war but will not effect it much. you can still do it but depending on what you do in season unending it will be slightly different.

Skyrim Civil War: 3rd option

Do I let Odahviing go?

This occurs upon leaving the great porch without capturing Odahviing first. The only way to fix is to go back to an older save. If attacked while Odahviing is trapped in Dragonsreach, no damage is done to it and the dragon will do nothing. Upon release, it becomes hostile.

Is it better to join the Legion or Stormcloaks?

Stormcloaks are clearly more powerful in terms of Skyrim politics over the Imperials as the Empire has gone to $hit since Oblivion. They are likw the Germanic people who fought the Romans 2000 years ago. The Stormcloaks would make better rulers in terms of a more stable government, but they are extremely provocative.

Is Paarthurnax worth killing?

It's better to not kill him. The Greybeards care about the voice and and dragonborn and the prophecy. The Blades all they care about is the dragonborn and alduin and paathurnaax.

Should I give Tullius Riften or Winterhold?

Give him Winterhold. Ulfric gets Markarth for the Silver, and pretty much everything else.

Does Ulfric know Delphine?

But Delphine replied, "Yes Ulfric. He is with me." implying both actually knew each other before.

Is there a way to keep The Jagged Crown?

Keeping the crown

The Jagged Crown can be kept by reverse-pickpocketing it to either Hadvar or Ralof, after the crown is collected but before the quest is completed. Although the chance of success will show as zero percent, it is still possible to pickpocket successfully. However, this may require several attempts.

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.

Is there a peaceful ending in Skyrim?

No. There is no way you can complete the war part of the game without taking a side. There is no such option in-game. The war part between the factions must be completed taking one of the sides and doing the missions.

Do you lose Lydia If you join the Stormcloaks?

No, you don't lose anything. She and your baby will both stay safely inside your house until the fight is over and the town is cleaned/repaired. Good I would hate to lose her now I can continue my Stormcloak quest line.

Can you become emperor in Skyrim?

To become an Emperor you must finish the Dark Brotherhood questline. You must kill the current Emperor Titus Mede to become the next Emperor of Tamriel.

Is Ulfric a Dragonborn?

No he is not a dragonborn. He trained for years because he is not.

Should you kick Elenwen out?

By kicking her out, you leave the Thalmor's head justiciar at a disadvantage by postponing info; Elenwen won't get to hear more info from Tullius or Ulfric, that can tend the war to end quicker. Plus, I think Thalmor out of Skyrim would make the dominion weaker than Thalmor in Skyrim.

What did Ulfric do at Karthwasten?

Ulfric held the true power; it were his men who walked the streets. Ulfric commited those crimes, Ulfric forced them to get executed. I don't doubt that an unorganised is it is guaranteed to be brutal to the forsworn. But even if ulfric was to act on the orders of the jarl, the jarl was the head of the event.

Should I give Riften or Markarth?

I agree generally it doesn't make much difference. However if you give adequate to both sides then there is an agreement in place where both sides treat it as peace. So if you swap Markarth and Riften and get compensation paid by the stormcloaks it seems like the most fair ending.

Will Paarthurnax turn evil?

Paarthurnax does not stay on the right path laid out in the way of the voice. He will become corrupted in his quest to force the other dragons against their will, and by doing so. He will go back to his old way of doing things, and become no better than Alduin.

Can the greybeards be killed?

The Grey beards are marked as essential. So no you can't kill them.

Can you join the Blades without killing Paarthurnax?

Edit: After you meet Paarthurnax, you cant join the Blades unless you kill him.

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.

Can I switch from Stormcloak to Imperial?

Those that originally sided with the Stormcloaks, at this point can also switch sides to the Imperial Legion and give the crown to General Tullius in Castle Dour in Solitude.