Should the empire get Riften or Dawnstar?

Give Riften to Tallius if you're siding with him, give him Dawnstar if you're Stormcloak. Nothing really affects gameplay or story, it's just a personal preference.
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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.
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Should I choose Riften or Winterhold?

Should I give the Empire Riften or Winterhold in exchange for Markarth? There is no consequence whatever you choose. It doesn't matter you are gonna take everything from those Imperial milk drinkers anyway. TC hasn't picked a side, they've stayed neutral and are in peace negotiations for the Main Quest.
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Who should I give Markarth to?

Markarth will be given to the Stormcloaks (scripted when neutral) Riften can be given to the Imperials. Once negotiations are concluded, the Dragonborn can join the Imperials or Stormcloaks. Depending on who governs Riften and the Dragonborn's allegiance, the War Hero achievement can be obtained or missed.
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Is it better to join the Imperials or the 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.
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Skyrim Civil War: 3rd option

Which side is best to join in Skyrim?

Skyrim: All Joinable Factions, Ranked From Worst To Best
  • 8 The Stormcloaks. ...
  • 7 The Imperial Legion. ...
  • 6 The Companions. ...
  • 5 The Volkihar Clan. ...
  • 4 The College of Winterhold. ...
  • 3 The Dawnguard. ...
  • 2 The Thieves' Guild. ...
  • 1 The Dark Brotherhood. Engaging Quests, Plot Twists, and Fabulous Characters.
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Do Stormcloaks like dark elves?

The Storm Cloaks are anti-Elf, though that seems primarily aimed at High Elves. Theres the ancient warfare between nords and Dark Elves at the Red Mountain. There's the Grey Quarter and other questionable treatment of Dark Elves, but the nords let the Dark Elves settle in Solstheim.
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Should Elenwen stay or go?

If you are a Stormcloak and get rid of Elenwen then it will be General Tullius who wants you to hand over either Dawnstar or Winterhold. If you let her stay then it will be Ulfric who wants to take a minor hold. I let her watch the Stormcloaks getting an extra hold.
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What happens if you save the girl in Markarth?

Upon the Dragonborn's first visit to Markarth, a Breton named Weylin attempts to murder her and a silversmith named Kerah. If the Dragonborn succeeds in preventing the murder, she pays them with articles of jewelry and her questionable presence in Markarth is left to be investigated further.
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How to get into Riften for free?

It is, however, possible to get into the city without using the main gate, by using the entrance of Black-Briar Meadery on the docks, then going through the meadery into Riften.
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Who becomes Jarl of Riften if Imperials win?

Civil War. Maven becomes Jarl if the Imperial Legion gains control of Riften. She will appoint Hemming as her steward and Maul as her housecarl.
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Can you clean up Riften in Skyrim?

Certain parts of Riften are clean-able, but the Thieves Guild and Black Briars are here to stay.
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Who becomes the Jarl of Riften if you side with the Stormcloaks?

Siding with the Stormcloaks results in Vignar Grey-Mane becoming the new Jarl of Whiterun, Laila Law-Giver reclaiming her position as the Jarl of Riften, and Skald the Elder retaking his role as Jarl of Dawnstar.
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Can you become Thane of Riften if Maven is Jarl?

If Maven becomes the Jarl of Riften, the Last Dragonborn loses the ability to become Thane as she says that they are trying to steal her throne, unless the Dragonborn has high level of alliance with her.
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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.
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Can you betray the Imperials in Skyrim?

If the Dragonborn chooses to betray the Imperials by giving the crown to Ulfric instead, Legate Rikke may show up at the Palace of Kings while the Dragonborn is in the middle of the conversation with Ulfric.
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Is it possible to save Thonar's wife?

The Dragonborn has to avoid any conversation with Thonar, as this triggers the attack. If the Dragonborn speaks to Thonar, it is not possible to save his wife; her death is scripted. Even if both Forsworn attackers are dead, she is still murdered, even though there was no one to kill her.
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Should you let the Markarth guards take you?

You're only choices are to get arrested or run, however, if you run, then every time you enter Markarth, the guards will attempt to arrest you again. The only way to continue the quest is to get arrested. attack any Markarth guards. then enter the jail .
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Do the Thalmor want Ulfric to win?

They want to keep the civil war going for as long as possible, as a swift victory for either party would be against their interests. This is actually all covered in the Thalmor Dossier of Ulfric. The Thalmor want the war to go on as long as possible, draining the Empire's resources and keeping them weak.
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Do the Stormcloaks hate the Thalmor?

They most certainly hate the thalmor (who doesn't) and they refer to the Thalmor as, "the elves" and they sometimes say "those witch elves" or derogatory terms like that, but remember they DO NOT hate every elf in skyrim. There is even a high elf in Windhelm who is not treated like the other dark elves there.
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What happens to the Thalmor if the Stormcloaks win?

Losing the civil war does not end the interest of the Aldmeri Dominion in Skyrim. it just changes things up a little. Thalmor patrols hauling Stormcloaks to prison will no longer be present. Encountering the Thalmor in the field, however, is still possible, and they will now be hostile.
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Can I betray Stormcloaks?

Yep. If you get the Jagged Crown for the Stormcloaks, you can give it to General Tullius instead and join the Imperials after joining the Stormcloaks.
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Would a high elf join the Stormcloaks or Imperials?

Would an anti-dominion high elf support the Stormcloaks or Imperials? - Quora. 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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Do the Stormcloaks hate magic?

A: That is not true. There is a general spirit of distrust towards magic in across the Imperial provinces after the Oblivion Crisis and the Great War. Even so, The Stormcloaks, and especially Ulfric do recognize the usefulness of magic.
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