What do you get for joining the Imperials?
After talking to Rikke, the quest Joining the Legion will start and, when finished, the Dragonborn will take an oath and be officially inducted into the Imperial Army. The Dragonborn will also be rewarded with a set of Imperial Armor from the blacksmith Beirand.Does joining the Imperials affect anything?
I recently did a Skyrim playthrough as an Imperial, and joined the Empire. 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 are the benefits of being an imperial in Skyrim?
Skill bonuses
- +10 Restoration (25)
- +5 Block (20)
- +5 Destruction (20)
- +5 Enchanting (20)
- +5 Heavy Armor (20)
- +5 One-Handed (20)
Is it better to join the 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.Which has better rewards Stormcloaks or Imperials?
Other than that, there are really no differences. You get the same weapons. You also get access to Tullius's armor if you join the Stormcloaks and Ulfric's clothes if you join the imperials. I believe the general consensus is that Imperials give you better armor while Stormcloaks give you better weapons.Skyrim - How to join the Imperial Legion
What is the reward for killing Ulfric?
After Ulfric is killed, General Tullius allows the Dragonborn to keep his leveled sword as a reward.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.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.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 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 ...Do Stormcloaks hate elves?
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.Can you marry an imperial in Skyrim?
The majority of spouse options are Nords and Imperials, with some Elves, Bretons, Orcs and Argonians mixed in.Are the Thalmor good or bad?
The Thalmor are supporting antagonists in the action role-playing high fantasy video game franchise The Elder Scrolls, appearing as the secondary antagonists of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.Who becomes Jarl of Solitude if Stormcloaks win?
Elisif is the only Imperial Jarl who stays in power if the Stormcloaks take control of her hold.What happens if Stormcloaks win?
If the Stormcloaks win, the Empire is weakened and Skyrim stands alone. The only downside would be that Ulfric would burn down the embassy, thus declaring a war. Skyrim has no reinforcements and can't flee south or north, since Imperials or Bretons would knock their hides back where they belong.Do Imperials really find more gold in Skyrim?
Usefulness. The Imperial Luck ability is perfect for all types of characters, especially mages. This is because it allows the character to find more gold early in the game. This is ideal if the player strained for gold and need it in a hurry.What is the rarest type of Dragonborn?
Because of thousands of years of interbreeding, the scales of a dragonborn's hide were usually scarlet, gold, rust, ochre, bronze, or brown in hue, though a few dragonborn with an stronger draconic heritage had scales resembling those of true dragons, but white scaled dragonborn were said to be rare.Is Ulfric Stormcloak a hero or villain?
Type of HeroHe believes that Skyrim should free itself from the puppet government of the Empire. Some believe Ulfric to be a hero, while others label him an opportunist, leading him to play the role of one of the main anti-heroes/villains in the game.
Which God is the Dragonborn?
Brahma (Father of the Dragonborns):Brahma is the creator deity of the Dragonborn back in their original world. Brahma is the creator deity who provided the Spirits for the Intelligences that became Dragonborn. He provided the bodies through sex with Tiamat. The Dragonborn acknowledge him as their father.What happens to Lydia if you side with Stormcloaks?
No, you don't lose anything. She and your baby will both stay safely inside your house until the fight is over and the town is cleaned/repaired.Will I lose my house in Whiterun if I join the Stormcloaks?
No,you want lose anything however the guards and quest for whiterun may change. Join the side you like the most. You don't lose anything, a new Jarl just takes over.What happens if I take the Stormcloak oath?
If you go to Windhelm, speak to Jarl Ulfric, complete the test, then take the oath from Galmar, you automatically fail the "join the legion" quest. You can delay all you want or even do the test for both side, but the story won't advance until you have taken the oath for either side.What happens if you give Ulfric the Jagged Crown?
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.Do the Thalmor want the Stormcloaks to win?
The Thalmor want the Stormcloaks to prevent the Imperials from recovering for Empire-Thalmor war. The plan is to let them punch each other out whilst the Thalmor rebuild ready for the next war.What happens if you free the Stormcloak soldier?
They will spawn with an Imperial vanguard and when activated will present the Dragonborn with 3 options: leave them alone, free them, or free them and trade weapons/armor with them. Doing either of the latter actions will cause the guards escorting said prisoner to become hostile.
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