Does Jarl Balgruuf get replaced?

If you side with the Empire, he continues ruling and stays where he's at. If you side with the Stormcloaks, he gets replaced by Vignar Greymane. (Is that his name?)
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What happens to Jarl Balgruuf?

In the end, the changes to The Whispering Door ended up sparing Balgruuf's life, letting him keep his throne as the rightful Jarl of Whiterun.
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Which Jarls get replaced?

The new Jarls that take over following the liberation of the Stormcloaks from each hold are the Jarl of The Pale, Brina Merilis; the Jarl of The Rift, Maven Black-Briar; the Jarl of Winterhold, Kraldar; and the Jarl of Eastmarch, Brunwulf Free-Winter.
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Is there a way to 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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Is it possible for Jarl Balgruuf to join the Stormcloaks?

"Default Random" - Balgruuf will join a side in the Civil War at random (50% chance) if you do not convince him through dialogue. "Default Always Imperial" - you can convince him through dialogue to go Stormcloak, but Balgruuf will always side Imperial (like vanilla) by default.
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Where did Jarl Balgruuf go after losing the city

Who replaces Balgruuf in Skyrim?

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I've noticed his children re still there still acting stuck up and wonder where he went and if he's going to pick them up. If you side with the Empire, he continues ruling and stays where he's at. If you side with the Stormcloaks, he gets replaced by Vignar Greymane.
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Is it better to side with Stormcloaks or Imperials 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.
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Can you marry Jarl Balgruuf?

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There's no sign of a spouse in Balgruuf's life, though there are indications that his youngest son Nelkir's mother is not the same as the mother of his older siblings. Skyrim's data on Balgruuf lists his class as Warrior, with proficiencies in Heavy Armor, One-handed, Archery, and Block.
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Why can't I tell Ulfric about Whiterun?

There is a common bug where you cannot report the victory to Ulfric and Whiterun will remain under attack even after you win. This is usually caused by fast traveling to Windhelm directly. If you encounter this, reload a save prior to defeating Balgruuf and walk to Windhelm.
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Does Jarl Balgruuf always side with the empire?

At first, Balgruuf will remain neutral in the Civil War. But once the Dragonborn chooses a side, Balgruuf will eventually decide to help the Imperial Legion, regardless of which side the Dragonborn chose.
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What happens to the Jarls if the Stormcloaks win?

The jarls don't end up in jail; they end up in the palace belonging to the losing side. I usually go Empire, and after the war all the Stormcloak-aligned jarls spend the rest of the save chilling at the dinner table in Windhelm's palace.
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Who becomes Jarl of Solitude if Ulfric wins?

In any case, tension persists in Solitude under Stormcloak rule, and Ulfric's choice to garrison a number of his Stormcloaks in Solitude, following a Stormcloak victory, seems to imply that Elisif will only act as the Jarl of Solitude as far as Ulfric allows.
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Who becomes Jarl of Whiterun if you side with Stormcloaks?

The aftermath of the battle. The guards in Whiterun, Riverwood and Rorikstead are replaced with Stormcloak soldiers. The new Jarl is Vignar Gray-Mane, however, this does not formally occur until after speaking with Ulfric during the Liberation of Skyrim.
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Where does Jarl Balgruuf go after Stormcloaks?

where does jarl balgruuf go after you take over whiterun with the stormcloaks? In the basement of the blue palace. After Civil War, there will be a whole party of replaced Jarls, Carls and stewards.
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Can I keep Balgruuf's Greatsword?

Another way to keep Balgruuf's Greatsword is when you hand it in to Proventus Avenicci, quickly exit the dialog with him and check his inventory, he should be holding the sword in his inventory and shouldn't have it equipped. Take it from him to keep the item.
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Will I lose my house in Whiterun if I join the Stormcloaks?

No, you still keep your house regardless of which side you take. As for your follower, they will still be with you unless if they get killed.
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Is Ulfric Stormcloak brainwashed?

Ulfric was brainwashed in his youth by Elenwen or otherwise "suggested" later that the empire betrayed Skyrim. The patriot's next thought is independence as expected. The pass used by the imperial legions is mysteriously blocked by heavy snow.
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Can you convince Jarl Balgruuf to join the Stormcloaks?

(1) You can convince Jarl Balgruuf to join Stormcloaks (compatible with Open Civil War).
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Why is Ulfric Stormcloak bad?

As it is revealed during the quest "The Forsworn Conspiracy" and the book "The Bear of Markarth", Ulfric committed horrible atrocities when retaking the city, particularly against captured reachmen fighters, and as we have no in game quest, document or event that contradicts the claims of this book, its content should ...
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Can the Dragonborn marry Elisif?

Accepted Answer. Normally you can't marry Elisif the Fair, it requires a mod that is known to be a bit buggy. These are the conditions given in the mod description, in case the conditions are the same: - You are either neutral or sided with the Legion.
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Who is the best husband in Skyrim?

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Does Jarl Balgruuf give you a house?

After defending Whiterun from a dragon attack during the Dragon Rising main quest, Jarl Balgruuf will make you a Thane of Whiterun. As Thane, you have the right to purchase and own property in the city, including the Breezehome starter house.
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Should I join Stormcloaks or Imperials as High Elf?

It's going to depend on the character really. A hot-headed one who just wants to spill dominion blood will be pro-stormcloak. Whilst one that wants to see the Dominion defeated would be pro-empire.
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Is Ulfric a dragonborn?

A lot of the Dragonborn's abilites and Ulfric's does seem to line up, and yet he isn't the Dragonborn. And this is because Ulfric is quite simply wasn't chosen. This may have been due to his imprisonment by the Thalmor in the Great War, but the Greybeards did not call him to High Hrothgar.
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Who is the best group to join in Skyrim?

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  • The Greybeards. The Greybeards reside in High Hrothgar, found on the tallest mountain in Skyrim.
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