What happens if Imperials win Skyrim?
If the Stormcloaks win, Skyrim becomes completely destabilized and the Dominion will face little unified danger when trying to conquer the frozen north. If the Empire wins, the people of Skyrim will be part of a much larger, much stronger united front against the Elven invaders.Should the Stormcloaks or Imperials win?
So, whichever side your Dragonborn picked in the Civil War, is how things go down. That said, barring another Dragon Break, the side that ultimately wins is almost certainly going to be the Imperials. There's a missive that spawns after a side captures Fort Neugrad that's different depending which side wins.What happens to Skyrim 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.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 happens if I side with Imperials?
When you side with the Imperials, the culmination of the Civil War questline ends when Ulfric is killed. This means Windhelm is in need of a new, more accepting Jarl and Brunwulf Free-Winter is the man for the job.Characters Reactions to the Imperials Victory in the Civil War - Skyrim
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.Who are the bad guys Imperials or Stormcloaks?
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'.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.Can you betray the 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 Balgruuf if Stormcloaks win?
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.Can you peacefully end the Skyrim Civil war?
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.Who rules solitude if Stormcloaks win?
Answers. The jarl Elisif and her entourage remains in power in Solitude after the last civil war battle. She submit to Ulfric at his speech.Who is best to side with 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.
Who is 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.Who is right in the Skyrim Civil War?
Like many wars, Skyrim's Civil War is a morally grey affair where there is no clear right or wrong answer. Regardless of the player's choice, neither side can truly win for long, as the war seems more of a prelude to another bloody confrontation with the Aldemeri Dominion.Are the Thalmor good or bad?
They are the most powerful organization of The Elder Scrolls' Fourth Era, effectively crippling The Empire and sowing the seeds of a Civil War in Skyrim. In the course of securing that power, they have committed atrocities that cement their status as corrupt and wicked zealots.Can you switch sides in Skyrim?
Yes there is a point where you can switch sides. It all depends on who you give the jagged crown too. A fair warning though this will be a point of no return. You can only do this once.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.Does joining the Stormcloaks affect any quests?
The only main difference it has is how the story progresses, while the end result is the same... In other words whether you pick a side, or don't, it doesn't influence the ending of the primary quest, just the path you take to reach the ending changes...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.Who survived Helgen?
Ulfric, Tullius, and Elenwen all managed to escape alive, but every citizen of Helgen died during the attack, leaving only a young boy named Haming as the sole survivor of the village.Is it better to join Ralof or Hadvar?
Following Ralof plays out much like following Hadvar except that his contact in Riverwood is Gerdur. Following him or Hadvar enables players to take advantage of a few glitches to level up skills. Conversely to Hadvar, following Ralof will give the Dragonborn a foot in the door with the Stormcloaks.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.Who is the good guys in Skyrim?
If that's your definition of good, then the empires. If your definition of good is fighting back against opressors like the thalmor, then you might see the stormcloaks as the good guys. The only fact is that both factions are morally complex. Oh and the thalmor are definitely the bad guys.Who is morally right Stormcloaks or Imperials?
I'd say imperials. While they both have equally positive and negative points the imperial negatives tend to be things they've done wrong where as stormcloaks negative points are that they want to ethnically cleanse Skyrim which is pretty immoral in my opinion.
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