What side should I pick in Skyrim?

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.

What happens if you choose a side in Skyrim?

The only time the main quest comes into any contact with the rebellion is when you have a council meeting with the Greybeards. If you took the rebels side, you will offer advice and give opinions to the rebel side. So really it was just dialogue choices that are different for that brief section of one main quest.

Is it better to join the Legion or Stormcloaks?

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.

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.

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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Is the Stormcloak evil?

Ulfric Stormcloak is not evil, he just doesn't see the bigger picture. He sees his cause as saving Skyrim, but all it is is handing it to the Aldmeri Dominion on a silver platter. The Thalmor have forcefully extended this war several times already, because the longer Skyrim is in chaos, the weaker the Empire gets.

Can I join both Stormcloaks and Imperials?

As Dragonborn, you can side with either the Imperial Legion or with the Stormcloaks, and so that makes your choice of faction all the more important.

Is whiterun imperial or Stormcloak?

Whiterun leans heavily towards the empire though shown by the fact that, on the jarls map he marks Whiterun as imperial, that in the bannered mare the bard sings about driving out the Stormcloaks, and that in the civil war questline Whiterun chooses to be Imperial.

Can you lose the battle for 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.

What happens if the 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.

What happens if you choose Imperials?

The choice between Stormcloaks and the Imperials is supposed to provide a little more immersion in the story: you choose a side, and while both sides have comparable quests, they take on a different flavor and will have different actors.

Can I become high king in Skyrim?

In Skyrim, the High King or Queen typically inherits the throne by birth and rules for life or until abdication. In the event that no direct heir to the throne exists, High Kings are selected by a moot, or vote, conducted by the current Jarls of each of the nine Holds.

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.

Can you stop the war 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.

Are the Stormcloaks left wing?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition. For example the Stormcloaks are like patriotic right wing organisations like Britain First, British National Party and the National Front whereas the Imperials are like Left Wing Globalists like the Labour Party, Green Party and Pro EU people.

Can you make 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.

Can you quit the Stormcloaks?

Once the Dragonborn has joined the Stormcloaks, only one more opportunity remains to switch sides, leaving the Stormcloaks for the Legion. When the Jagged Crown has been acquired, the Dragonborn can choose to travel to Solitude where they can give the crown to General Tullius instead.

Will the Dragonborn become a god?

In summary, no amount of "accomplishments" would allow the Dragonborn to become a god, but if their soul closely mirrored Akatosh, then they might be able to Mantle Akatosh upon their death and become a new Dragon God of Time, with a different name--maybe something like Diiv-Tiid or Dovahtiid.

Can Dragonborn become High King?

The only thing we know is canon is that the LDB did the main and DLC questlines, not the civil war or faction questlines. It's possible that he could be made high king, but Bethesda is unlikely to do this as it's a player character.

Can you marry Jarl Elisif?

Jarl Elisif can now be married after you complete the Civil War Quest, defeat the Stormcloaks, and kill Ulfric (the man who murdered her husband!)

Which is better Imperials or 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.

Who attends your wedding in Skyrim?

Guests are determined by the friend status of the NPC. The more NPC you help and create friendship with and the more guests. Thus, marrying late could raise the number of guests. I had 8 guests at my most recent characters wedding.

Who is the strongest person in Skyrim?

Miraak's level scales with the Dragonborn's up to level 150, arguably making him the most powerful character in the game.

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

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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.

Are Imperials a good race in Skyrim?

Imperial. Looking to make your living as a Battlemage? Then the Imperial race is the perfect choice for your character. With highly favored skills like Restoration, Destruction, Enchanting, Block, Heavy Armor and One-Handed, this race is built to dominate the battlefield with magic and muscle.