Why was Roggvir executed?

Roggvir was a member of the city guard at the time of High King Torygg's death at the hands of Ulfric Stormcloak. Immediately after the incident, Roggvir, who was presumably on gate guard duty opened the city gates and allowed Ulfric to escape. For this, he was branded a traitor and sentenced to death.
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Why did Roggvir get executed?

Roggvir was one of the prisoners executed in Helgen at the start of the game. He was executed for allowing Ulfric Stormcloak to escape Solitude after Ulfric executed the High King. His family can be found in Solitude, including his brother Addvar, his nieces Vivienne Onis and Svari, and his wife Greta.
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What happens if you stop Roggvir execution?

Killing Roggvir during his execution does not incur a bounty, but guards and other NPCs will attack the player indefinitely in Solitude. If you interrupt the execution, e.g. by Calming or Paralyzing the executioner, after Roggvir has knelt before the chopping block, his head will fall off by itself.
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Where is Roggvir's body?

If you started the quest within three days after entering Solitude, Roggvir's headless body will still lie behind the chopping block where he met his demise. If not, his body will be inside the Solitude Catacombs behind the Hall of the Dead.
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Can Roggvir be saved?

Technically, yes, it is possible to save Roggvir. If you have high sneak and archery, are are actually really skilled, you can hide in an alley across from the stage and pick off the executioner, then the other arned escorts before they can kill him. It it very difficult to do in time, however.
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Where is the coffin of Roggvir?

The Hall of the Dead in Solitude includes the coffin of Roggvir, from which you can take an Amulet of Talos needed for a miscellaneous objective given to you by Aardvir in Solitude. The hall is tended by Styrr, who lives upstairs.
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Can you save the guy getting executed in Skyrim?

It is theoretically possible to save him, if you have sufficient ability to fight all the guards. One way you can disrupt the execution is by jumping from the stairs in front of the blocking guard toward the chopping block. Roggvir will run and the guards will start attacking you. But it is pointless.
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Who opened the gate for Ulfric?

Roggvir was a member of the city guard at the time of High King Torygg's death at the hands of Ulfric Stormcloak. Immediately after the incident, Roggvir, who was presumably on gate guard duty opened the city gates and allowed Ulfric to escape. For this, he was branded a traitor and sentenced to death.
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Why were you about to be executed in Skyrim?

Because the Imperials suspected you of being a stormcloak. At that time nobody know what you are, or cares about you whatsoever. You aren't even aware that you're the dovahkiin.
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Who did Ulfric shout to death?

According to Ulfric, he used the power of the Thu'um to shout Torygg to the ground and then finished him with his sword in front of the entire court.
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Are stormcloaks or imperials better?

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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Who wants Roggvir's amulet?

The normal sequence is to talk to Greta before searching Roggvir's body to get the amulet. Then, return to Greta, give her the amulet to complete the quest.
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Why was the Dragonborn getting executed?

The Last Dragonborn and the captured Stormcloaks are all kept as prisoners in Fort Neugrad, the Stormcloaks for being in rebellion against the Empire, and the Dragonborn for illegally crossing the border.
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Can your spouse get kidnapped in Skyrim?

Kidnapped for Ransom is a quest available in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The Dragonborn's spouse is kidnapped and held for ransom by Rochelle the Red and her bandits.
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What is the penalty for dying in Skyrim?

Character death always incurs a penalty, but players have some control over what that penalty is. When characters die, their armor automatically takes a bit of damage that a merchant will have to repair eventually, but they also have the option of either releasing to a wayshrine or reviving in place.
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Who is Ulfric Stormcloak's daughter?

Mera Stormcloak II, also known as Ice-Veins, or The Bear of The East, is the daughter of Ulfric Stormcloak, and the leader of The Stormcloak Remnants, living in Skyrim in the year 4E 201.
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Is Ulfric Stormcloak brainwashed?

Ulfric was brainwashed in his youth by Elenwen or otherwise "suggested" later that the empire betrayed Skyrim. The patriot's next thought is independence as expected. The pass used by the imperial legions is mysteriously blocked by heavy snow.
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Is Ulfric also Dragonborn?

A lot of the Dragonborn's abilites and Ulfric's does seem to line up, and yet he isn't the Dragonborn. And this is because Ulfric is quite simply wasn't chosen. This may have been due to his imprisonment by the Thalmor in the Great War, but the Greybeards did not call him to High Hrothgar.
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Can you save Silas Skyrim?

Players can choose to let Silus live, and they will be rewarded with three hundred gold and some loot from the shrine while Silus takes the Razor and locks it away in a case inside of a museum in Dawnstar.
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Is Captain Aldis important?

Captain Aldis however is marked as essential unless the Dragonborn comes onto the execution platform. Therefore, it is possible for Captain Aldis to go into the bleed out position without a head, and eventually act as a headless NPC.
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Does anyone survive 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.
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Can you prevent Roggvir's execution?

He drops dead regardless. If you stop the execution and/or kill anyone he will just drop dead about a minute after. Enter the town, and hide behind the building to the left. If you have a bow and arrow, or crossbow, you can stealthily kill the executioner if you are quick.
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Why won't Ahtar give the quest?

Ahtar may also not give his quest if there is an active "Kill the Bandit Leader" quest from another character, even if a character is in an entirely different hold. The Dragonborn may need to finish that quest first before his option will come open.
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How do I get rid of Roggvir's amulet?

drop 000CC846 # (with # being the amount of Amulets of Talos currently present in the inventory) to drop Roggvir's amulet (this must be done before talking to Greta). Afterwards, talk to Greta who will redirect the player to the dropped amulet. Return the amulet to finish the quest.
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Why can't Dragonborn fly?

Dragonborn, despite the association with dragons, do not have wings and cannot inherently fly. There are simplified momentum mechanics for some things: Such rules do not apply to the general case, only where they are specified.
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