What happens if the Stormcloaks win the Civil War?

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Who is correct 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.
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Who should I side with in Skyrim Civil war?

I choose Imperial every time, because it's the smartest option, being as the Imperials are the only ones who can really stand against the Aldmeri Dominion. The Stormcloaks would be torn to itty-bitty shreds before the full force of either the Aldmeri or the Empire. Whose side should I choose on Skyrim?
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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'.
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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.
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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.
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Do you lose Lydia if you join the Stormcloaks?

I am afraid to go down that path because I don't want to lose Lydia as a follower. I have made her immortal and she is by far the most protective follower I have found. 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.
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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.
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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.
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What happens to Maven if 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.
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Can you lose the battle for whiterun?

Failing to defend the drawbridge has little consequences, as the quest is impossible to fail unless you die. There will be a percentage count of how many Stormcloak soldiers are left. Once that count reaches 0%, your new objective will be to meet with Jarl Balgruuf the Greater to hear a short victory speech.
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Why can't I report back to Ulfric?

The solution is: after the battle for whiterun, manually run all the way back to windhelm, do not fast travel. Once u get 3/4 of the way there or so, whiterun should reappear on your map and afterwards ulfric will talk about the mission immediately. Worked for me.
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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.
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Is Ulfric brainwashed?

Skyrim: The Thalmor Manipulated And Brainwashed Ulfric

Due 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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Who is the villain in Skyrim?

Alduin, also known as the World Eater, the First Dragon, and the Twilight God, is one of the main antagonists of the action role-playing high fantasy video game franchise The Elder Scrolls.
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Is Ulfric Stormcloak a good guy?

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. He was voiced by Vladimir Kulich.
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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.
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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.
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Is Ulfric Stormcloak a Thalmor agent?

no he's not. they captured him (after being betrayed to them by the empire btw). then they tortured the crap otu of him for awhile. they then found out he'd become jarl of eastmarch if he got out, and that he'd probably start a civil war because he hates the thalmor so much, and by extension the empire.
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What happens if you choose 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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Why is Talos worship banned?

The Empire was forced to ban Talos worship because they lost the Great War and it was one of the conditions outlined in the White-Gold Concordat. Many Imperials still secretly worship Talos. The book "The Talos Mistake" was either written to appease the Aldmeri Dominion or it was written by an anti-Talos person.
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