Can you join Whiterun?

Activate the Shield of Allegiance in the Whiterun Guard Barracks, located behind The Bannered Mare (not the main gate), to join the Whiterun Guard Faction. You will unlock a chest containing your armor and a bed to rest at night. Luka Guard Follower. Recruit Luka your fellow guard partner and patrol together.

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.

What happens to Whiterun if I join the 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.

How do you unlock Whiterun in Skyrim?

Just punch a Whiterun Guard and lower your weapons to trigger the Quote for Arrest event. When that happens, pay the bounty. You shall now spawn in front of Dragonsreach and the Whiterun's door shall be unlocked now.

Can you take Whiterun peacefully?

Whiterun is the one hold that is completely neutral, so likewise it's a hotly contested battleground between the Stormcloaks and the Empire. Fortunately you don't have to continue the storyline if you don't want to, and as a previous answer says, you can just duck out of the battle as it's taking place.

Visiting Whiterun for the first time

Who is better to side with in Skyrim?

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 side does Whiterun choose?

Quick Links. The first major battle in the Civil War for Skyrim is the Battle for Whiterun. Unlike many of the province's other Hold Capitals, Jarl Balgruuf the Greater had yet to pick a side in the conflict. However, Ulfric Stormcloak forces the Jarl's hand, making Whiterun side with the Empire and the Legion.

Can you become Jarl of Whiterun?

No, it is impossible to become Jarl in Skyrim, unless you have a mod where you become Jarl of some town like Helgen which, to my knowledge, doesn't exist yet.

Can you rebuild Whiterun?

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

Can I be the Jarl of whiterun?

Vanilla-wise, there is no way to become Jarl of any city (as unfortunate as that is). There's no way in vanilla. However, there is a mod to become High King of Skyrim. This would then force all other Jarls to report to you...the Jarl of Jarls.

Is Ulfric good or bad?

Ulfric is a well-respected Jarl in Skyrim, in fact many, including his enemy General Tullius at one point, considered him a hero. However, like many monarchs, he also has opposition as well; many Imperial loyalists see him as an oppressed leader and seeing him nothing more than a political enemy to the Empire.

Do you lose Lydia if you join the Stormcloaks?

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.

Will I lose my house in Whiterun if I join the Stormcloaks?

There is no need to worry about your house, potential quests, or followers - the only casualties of war (aside from Tullius / Ulfric) are nameless "Imperial / Stormcloak Soldier"s. The Dohvakiin is unaffected.

Who are the bad guys in Skyrim Imperial or Stormcloak?

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'.

Can you become a Jarl in Skyrim?

Sadly, you can't become a Jarl in the Vanilla version of Skyrim. The best you can do is become a Thane of a hold. However, if you have access to the PC version of Skyrim, you can mod the game to become a Jarl of a new hold in Skyrim.

Can you lose Whiterun?

It is impossible to lose unless you die. If you are an imperial, the first barricade will fall but the soldiers wont get to the gate. If you are a stormcloack, the NPCs will make their way and defeat Balgruf.

Is the AXE of whiterun worth keeping?

Two-handed weapons are often very slow and don't deal enough damage to be worth using. As soon as players obtain a better weapon, it's a good idea to sell the Axe of Whiterun, allowing for some extra inventory space.

Does the Jarl of whiterun give you a house?

Whiterun is the first city where the player can purchase a house when following the main quest. After completing the Bleak Falls Barrow quest for the jarl, he will grant the player the right to own property in the city.

Can the AXE of whiterun be Daedric?

Material – Can range from Iron to Daedric.

What happens if you become Thane of all holds?

Benefits of Being a Thane[edit]

Grants you a personal housecarl follower (if available). Grants you a symbolic weapon of the city. Guards will forgive any bounty of less than 2000 gold (once per hold).

Can the Dragonborn be a Jarl?

One Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim fan creates a mod that allows the Dragonborn to be a legitimate Jarl with the responsibility of running a city in-game.

Who is the strongest Jarl in Skyrim?

Can you adopt the girl in Whiterun?

For example, a new NPC brought in from hearthfire is Lucia who is seen begging in Whiterun. You can talk to her and adopt her then and there as long as you have a childrens bedroom in one of your houses.