Is it better to go with the Imperials or 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.

What happens to whiterun If you side with Stormcloaks?

Whiterun will remain destroyed and the Civil War storyline cannot be completed.

Are the Stormcloaks evil?

Ulfric Stormcloak is not evil, he just doesn’t see the bigger picture. He sees his cause as saving Skyrim, but all it is is handing it to the Aldmeri Dominion on a silver platter. The Thalmor have forcefully extended this war several times already, because the longer Skyrim is in chaos, the weaker the Empire gets.

Are the Imperials evil in Skyrim?

No the Imperials became allies with the Thalmar. So yeah they aren’t really evil they are just stupid.

Will Whiterun ever be repaired?

Vanilla Skyrim, no. There are mods that will repair the cities affected by the civil war.

Is Ulfric a Thalmor?

Skyrim: The Thalmor Manipulated And Brainwashed Ulfric By rebelling against the Empire, Ulfric worked toward the Aldmeri Dominion’s plots and weakened their biggest rival. Though Ulfric believes he is working toward a free and independent Skyrim, he is inadvertently furthering the Dominion’s plans for Tamriel.

Should I pick gray mane or Battle Born?

It honestly doesn’t matter. It’s just there to butter the man up and get him to drop some information about the Grey Mane son that’s been taken prisoner. I always say Battle-born just because. “They see us,” hissed Scotti.

Why the Imperials are the good guys?

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.

Will the Dragonborn become a god?

In summary, no amount of “accomplishments” would allow the Dragonborn to become a god, but if their soul closely mirrored Akatosh, then they might be able to Mantle Akatosh upon their death and become a new Dragon God of Time, with a different name–maybe something like Diiv-Tiid or Dovahtiid.

What happens if 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.

Is there a peaceful way to end the civil war in Skyrim?

No. There is no way you can complete the war part of the game without taking a side. There is no such option in-game. The war part between the factions must be completed taking one of the sides and doing the missions.

Can you lose the battle of 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.

Is Whiterun Imperial?

As for why Whiterun is counted as an Imperial city on the map, it’s because “officially” counting yourself as an Imperial city gives you more breathing room and less strict controls, with the Imperials being spread thin as they are over the entirety of Skyrim.

Is Ulfric 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.

What is the difference between Stormcloaks and Imperials?

The Imperials are, of course, the faction that was nearly responsible for the player’s execution. The Stormcloaks, though less bureaucratic, have taken plenty of morally-ambiguous actions too.

Why do Stormcloaks and the Empire work together against Thalmor?

The Empire, on the other hand, works with the Thalmor for a momentary peace, even though they’re also competing against the High Elves for control. The Stormcloaks’ confidence in directly opposing the Thalmor is admirable in its degree of bravery. 1 WHY EMPIRE: NO NEED TO KILL JARL BALGRUUF

How does Ulfric Stormcloak feel about the Empire?

Ulfric Stormcloak himself is a flawed character, to be certain, but after reading the Thalmor Dossier on his torture one can begin to understand his complex feelings towards the Empire. While the Civil War is the focal point for major conflicts throughout Skyrim, the Stormcloaks aren’t the only imminent threat facing the Empire.

Could the Stormcloaks take Skyrim back for the Empire?

However, if the Stormcloaks win and take over Skyrim, they will be woefully unprepared to take on a force as organized and overwhelming as the Aldmeri Dominion. Taking Skyrim back for the Empire presents a more unified front against the elven aggressors.