What happens if you fail to defend whiterun?

If you fail to defend the barricades, you will have to fall back and defend the drawbridge instead. 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.
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Can you avoid the battle of Whiterun?

There is no way that you can avoid this quest as it is nessicary to continue with the Civil war quest line.
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What happens if the Stormcloaks take Whiterun?

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. If Breezehome is owned before the siege, it may be lost afterwards.
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Does Whiterun ever get fixed?

Yes and no, it usually took a while for things to get repaired in the real world, years in fact, but you can in fact be playing for years and it doesn't get repaired...
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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.
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Let's Play Skyrim! Bonus Failure Footage - The Battle of Whiterun... with Recording Difficulties



How do I get Breezehome for free?

Trivia
  1. If dialogue with an NPC is not completed before entering Breezehome, they follow the Dragonborn inside. ...
  2. To obtain Breezehome for free, collect 5,000. ...
  3. Decorating an area of the house removes spiderwebs and boxes.
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How do I fix the battle of Whiterun?

If not in or near Whiterun, fast-travel to Pelagia Farm and walk into the city from there. If the battle music is still running, go to Dragonsreach and wait until it completes. The completion of the battle music also completes the Battle for Whiterun quest properly and solves most issues with the Civil War questline.
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How do I make Stormcloaks in Whiterun?

Walkthrough
  1. Get your Orders from Galmar Stone-Fist. ...
  2. Follow Galmar Stone-Fist. ...
  3. Break through the Enemy Barricade. ...
  4. Open the Exterior Gate. ...
  5. Open the Drawbridge. ...
  6. Enter Whiterun. ...
  7. Break through the First Barricade. ...
  8. Break through the Second Barricade.
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How do you repair Skyrim se?

Select the game executable from the game folder, if you used the default Origin install folder it should be: “C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Skyrim Special Edition″. Select your issue or issues from the box to the right and click the corresponding “Fix” button.
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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.
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Does Whiterun get destroyed if you join the Imperials?

The streets will be busy with citizens running back to their houses and city guards making ready to fight the enemy. Whiterun will suffer great destruction during the battle. Severio Pelagia will be killed and his home, as well as Heimskr's, will be destroyed.
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Who replaces Ulfric as Jarl?

After Ulfric is dead, Tullius and Rikke will head outside. Follow them out and watch as Tullius gives a speech to the assembled Imperial soldiers, thanking them for their service. After the completion of this quest, the Imperials will install a new Jarl, Brunwulf Free-Winter.
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What happens if Stormcloaks win?

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.
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Can you become a Jarl in Skyrim?

Vanilla-wise, there is no way to become Jarl of any city (as unfortunate as that is). Show activity on this post. There's no way in vanilla. However, there is a mod to become High King of Skyrim.
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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).
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Can you save Whiterun side with Stormcloaks?

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How do you keep Balgruuf as Jarl?

Only if you choose the Empire Balgruff stays Jarl. Join the Imperial Legion and Balgruuf will stay Jarl, the Stormcloak Jarls will be replaced of course but some will be changed in one of the main quests anyway.
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Should I join the Stormcloaks or the Empire?

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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How do you get 1000000 gold in Skyrim?

By taking advantage of some glitches in Skyrim Special Edition, players can amass 1 million gold in just a few hours.
...
  1. 1 Alternate Chest Locations.
  2. 2 Repeat As Many Times As Necessary. ...
  3. 3 Jump And Open The Chest. ...
  4. 4 Get To Dragonsreach From The Outside. ...
  5. 5 Go To Whiterun Gates. ...
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