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. So yeah, you can't lose.

Does Whiterun get destroyed?

Whiterun will remain destroyed and the Civil War storyline cannot be completed. This bug is caused because the Whiterun warzone is not properly unloaded. After Balgruuf's surrender, walk out of Dragonsreach and out of the city.

Can you fail the battle of Whiterun?

If you fail to defend the barricades, you will have to fall back and defend the drawbridge instead. 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.

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.

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.

Can you play Skyrim without leaving Whiterun?

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.

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.

Does Whiterun ever get rebuilt?

Yes and no, it usually took a while for things to get repaired in the real world, years in fact, but you can in fact be playing for years and it doesn't get repaired...

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.

Who destroys Whiterun?

After talking to Ulfric about the previous quest, you will be sent to Galmar Stone-Fist for orders. It turns out Ulfric has decided to attack Whiterun, you are to meet your fellow soldiers at the camp outside Whiterun and assault the gate.

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.

Can you become Thane of whiterun?

You become the Thane of Whiterun during one of the earliest main quests. Simply kill the dragon, discover that you're Dragonborn, and the Jarl will practically trip over himself in his eagerness to make you a Thane.

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.

Can you marry Jarl Balgruuf in Skyrim?

10 Jarl Balgruuf The Elder

There's no sign of a spouse in Balgruuf's life, though there are indications that his youngest son Nelkir's mother is not the same as the mother of his older siblings.

Can you marry a male Jarl in Skyrim?

You can marry anyone in the game, even NPCs with unique voices, with the right console commands. I've married General Tullius and had him as a follower. NPCs with unique voices can only say out loud what's been recorded for them but you can give them unvoiced lines.

Why is Lydia not in Whiterun?

When you become Thane of Whiterun Lydia is automatically assigned to you as explained by the Jarl. She is usually in Dragonsreach and when you leave you should see her. If you can not find her wait a while at Dragonsreach for her to appear. If you have Breezehome she should follow you there.

Is Whiterun the biggest hold?

Whiterun Hold is one of the nine Holds of Skyrim. It is the largest of the nine holds. Whiterun's coat of arms is a horse's head, which can be seen on the hold guards' shields and on banners inside Dragonsreach.

Does Ulfric hate elves?

First of all, it shouldn't be forgotten that Ulfric does in fact inherently have quite racist beliefs, as do many Nords in Skyrim. They especially dislike elves, and Dunmer, who have come to seek refuge after the disaster in Morrowind.

Who are the bad guys in Skyrim?

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.

What happens if Imperials win?

If the Stormcloaks win, Skyrim becomes completely destabilized and the Dominion will face little unified danger when trying to conquer the frozen north. If the Empire wins, the people of Skyrim will be part of a much larger, much stronger united front against the Elven invaders.

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.

What happens if I free a Stormcloak prisoner?

They will spawn with an Imperial vanguard and when activated will present the Dragonborn with 3 options: leave them alone, free them, or free them and trade weapons/armor with them. Doing either of the latter actions will cause the guards escorting said prisoner to become hostile.