Are Ralof and Hadvar alive?

Both evidently survive, as you meet one of them during the civil war, regardless of whether you pick the same side as the one you escaped Helgen with. We don't see them immediately after Helgen, any more than we see Tullius, Ulfric, or Elenwen.

Do you ever see Hadvar again?

Hadvar is nowhere to be seen, however. His form ID still exists in the game, but his character is gone from existance. Alduin probably ate him.

What happens to Ralof after the war?

After the war is over, Ralof can be found living in Riverwood at the Sleeping Giant Inn.

Does it matter if you go with 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.

Does Hadvar know Ralof?

Right before the player and Hadvar enter Helgen Keep, it is established that the latter and Ralof know each other more deeply than either of them would care to admit in front of their superiors. This is further cemented by them both having come from Riverwood.

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Do Ralof and Hadvar both survive?

Both evidently survive, as you meet one of them during the civil war, regardless of whether you pick the same side as the one you escaped Helgen with.

Why did Hadvar call Ralof a traitor?

I believe that Hadvar and Ralof didn't know eachother, and Hadvar saying "You damn traitor" to Ralof is probably because they're both Nords and they chose different sides and Hadvar sees Ralof as a traitor for that.

What happens if you save Ralof but join the Imperials?

I can also confirm that if you leave with Ralof, but then join the imperials, you will see Hadvar again. As a mater of fact, I saw him many times in charge of a group of imperials assigned to help me take Stormcloak controlled forts.

Does whiterun get destroyed if you join the Imperials?

Along the city wall of the Plains District, the Imperial Legion will be returning fire with their own catapults. The streets will be busy with citizens running back to their houses and city guards making ready to fight the enemy. Whiterun will suffer great destruction during the battle.

Does whiterun ever get repaired after the war?

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

What happens if Ulfric wins the 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.

Is Hadvar a good guy?

Hadvar is shown to be a generally kind-hearted person, and shows sympathy for the Dragonborn during the execution. He reflects on the war and killing of Stormcloaks if the Dragonborn sides with the Empire expressing that he is haunted by the memory of the men he killed in war.

Can you save Ralof and Hadvar?

Theoretically, yes. It is possible to leave the tutorial area simply by allowing Ralof or Hadvar, as well as any allies you find in the torture room, to take care of the enemies.

What is the true race of the Dragonborn?

The last Dragonborn obviously has no set race or gender (though promotional Skyrim material portrayed the Dragonborn as a male Nord) because it's up to the player, but there's still plenty of Dragonborn lore to cover.

What race is Talos?

As his first home on the continent was Skyrim, Talos is spoken of as a the patron of Nords, though Imperials insist he is actually one of the first of the race of Imperials. The general agreement is Talos was a Nord himself, but responsible for distinguishing the Imperial race.

What race is most in Skyrim?

Nords. The Nords of Skyrim are, unsurprisingly, the most common race in the province.

Can I be a Jarl in Skyrim?

Though the Dragonborn is able to become a member of secret societies like the Thieves Guild or curry favor with a city's authorities to become one of its Thanes, there is no way for players to officially ascend to the powerful Jarl position in Skyrim.

Who is the rightful king of Skyrim?

A relentless warrior and implacable ruler, High King Svargrim governs Western Skyrim with the unyielding fortitude and ferocity you'd expect from a true king of the Nords.

Who is the true High King of Skyrim?

With the support of Galmar stone fist as well as all of windhelm and half of SKyrim, whose allegiance to the nord warrior was brought by the Markarth incident, Ulfric declared himself the ''True'' High King of Skyrim.

Is it better to be a Stormcloak or Imperial?

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.

Was Lokir a Stormcloak?

He stole a horse and was riding it past the border at the time of the Imperial ambush on the Stormcloaks. Apart from the player, Lokir is the only prisoner on the cart who is not a Stormcloak.

Is Ralof a Stormcloak?

Ralof is a Stormcloak soldier in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. He is the first character to directly speak to the Dragonborn during the game and one of the two soldiers that follow alongside the Dragonborn during the Skyrim Civil War, the other being Hadvar of the Imperial Legion.