Is there a third option in the Skyrim Civil war?
Nope, the only other option is staying neutral, which is just doing nothing. However, it's actually possible to double-cross one army and join the other, in the quest the jagged crown.What are the options for the Civil War in Skyrim?
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. Yes, there is.Is there a way to peacefully end the war in Skyrim?
If you have yet to bring the Skyrim Civil War to a conclusion, you can bring the conflict to a temporary halt by calling peace talks. Using the Graybeards' authority, you bring leaders from each side to the negotiating table. There is no diplomacy skill tree, and there will be consequences for these decisions.Can I switch sides from Stormcloak to Imperial?
Only when you go get the crown. Instead of taking it to say, Ulfric, you can instead take it to Tullius and you'll be joined up with the Imperials and betray the Stormcloaks. And vice versa. You can't change anytime before (but it's only one mission so not bad) and you can't change anytime after.Is it better to join Stormcloaks or Imperials?
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.6 Secret Choices You Didn't Know You Had In Skyrim
Who are the bad guys Stormcloaks or Imperials?
Imperials are the Government. They try and rule over the land, making it peaceful. They want to outlaw Talos worship so they won't be invaded by a giant Thalmor army again, and possibly lose Cyrrodil. Stormcloaks are the 'outlaws'.Is Ulfric Stormcloak bad?
While some fans believe he's nothing but another villain furthering the cause of the Thalmor, others argue that his main motivation continues to be the freedom and independence of Skyrim from an oppressive Empire.Does Whiterun get destroyed if you side with Imperials?
It's been a while since I've done the civil war quest, I know for a fact that Whiterun gets attacked regardless. The side you choose just determines which side of the battle you're on, either the defending Imperials or the attacking Stormcloaks.What changes 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.Would a Stormcloak join the Dark Brotherhood?
Yeah, you can, the only factions that are mutually exclusive are the Stormcloaks and Imperial Legions, so you can join the Brotherhood and the Thieves Guild, the Companions and College of Winterhold, Stormcloaks and Brotherhood, etc.What happens if I give Riften to the Imperials?
Phase 3: You must give up either Riften or Dawnstar to the Imperials. Giving up Riften pleases the Imperials, giving up Dawnstar pleases the Stormcloaks. Phase 4: Imperials want compensation for a battle at Karthwasten. Giving it to them pleases the Imperials, denying it pleases the Stormcloaks.What happens if you free the Stormcloak soldier?
If you want to you can run up to a prisoner being taken somewhere and free him, give him some armor and a weapon and then he will immediately attack the guards who were escorting him. You will be targetted as an enemy by the guards. If he is alive after the fight, he will tell you to join the stormcloaks or something.Do forts get cleared in Skyrim?
Forts can't be marked cleared, no. They come into play during the civil war quest line. Prior to that, the bandits are there as place-holders, I guess.Which side is better in the Skyrim Civil War?
Though, unlike the Empire, the Stormcloaks have more of a chance to make allies, the Thalmor is large enough to defeat the singe-provenince rebellion. If you follow MK lore with your Bethesda lore, this is the begining of Landfall, with it not avoided. Conclusion: The Empire is the better choice.Can you switch sides in Skyrim Civil War?
After retrieving the Jagged Crown you can actually go to the opposing faction to the one you retrieved it with and give them the crown. They will allow you to switch sides with some unique dialogue.Can you end the war in Skyrim without choosing a side?
You will be forced to intervene as part of the main story. There will be a peace council, after which, you can either complete the civil war Questline or not. Skyrim remains at war until you choose a side.What happens to the Thalmor if Stormcloaks win?
A hostile people who wont recognize anyone but their own governments running the show in the province, simply put if the stormcloaks won then the thalmor would be gone forever, the thalmor would cut their losses and skyrim would be able to keep to itself.Who becomes Jarl of Whiterun if Stormcloaks win?
The guards in Whiterun, Riverwood and Rorikstead are replaced with Stormcloak soldiers. The new Jarl is Vignar Gray-Mane. Olfina Gray-Mane becomes the new Housecarl to the new Jarl. Brill becomes the new steward.What happens to Maven Black Briar if the Stormcloaks win?
If the Dragonborn sided with the Stormcloaks, and gave Riften to the Empire in "Season Unending," then retakes it for the Stormcloaks later, Maven, Hemming, and Maul will not be exiled; they will simply resume their daily routine like before the Legion took over Riften.Does Whiterun ever get fixed after the Civil war?
Vanilla Skyrim, no. There are mods that will repair the cities affected by the civil war. That's really weird. 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...What happens if you save Ralof but join the Imperials?
The only thing that changes is the outcome of the civil war between the Empire and the Stormcloaks - namely, that Ulfric is ultimately killed by either you (the Dragonborn), or by General Tullius/Legate Rikke - the choice is yours.What happens to Jarl Balgruuf if you join the Stormcloaks?
Depends on whether you side with the Stormcloaks or the Imperial Legion. If you side with the Imperials he remains Jarl of Whiterun and he just chills in Dragonsreach. If you side with the Stormcloaks after his defeat he moves to the Blue Palace along with all other defeated Jarls and their families.Who killed Ulfric?
After being defeated, Ulfric will ask to be killed by the Dragonborn. You can grant his wish or let Tullius end him.Is Ulfric a Dragonborn?
Ulfric is the odd one out as he is not dragonborn. Ulfric had been training to become a greybeard then the Great War started. He felt he had to go fight for Skyrim and The Empire and left High Hrothgar having already learned some shouts.Is Ulfric brainwashed?
Skyrim: The Thalmor Manipulated And Brainwashed UlfricDue to this (and injustices throughout the Great War), Ulfric began a rebellion movement called the Stormcloaks to secede from the Empire and restore the rights of the Nordic people.
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