Does the empire control Skyrim?

In the Third Era, during the Septim Dynasty, they have controlled the entire continent of Tamriel and have brought an age of peace. Nowadays the Mede Dynasty controls only Cyrodiil

Cyrodiil

Cyrodiil is a zone in The Elder Scrolls Online and is the capital province and central battleground of the Three Banners War in Tamriel. The Aldmeri Dominion, the Daggerfall Covenant, and the Ebonheart Pact fight for control of the Imperial City, the Ruby Throne, and the province of Cyrodiil itself.

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, Skyrim, and High Rock. The rest are either independent or controlled by the Aldmeri Dominion.

Does the Empire own Skyrim?

The Imperial Legion is basically just the army of the whole Empire, not just Cyrodiil, and as Skyrim is still part of the Empire (as it had always been since Tiber Septim's time, unless you win the Civil War for the Stormcloaks), the Legion had always maintained some kind of presence there.

Should I side with the Empire or 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 happens if you side with the Empire in Skyrim?

When you side with the Imperials, the culmination of the Civil War questline ends when Ulfric is killed. This means Windhelm is in need of a new, more accepting Jarl and Brunwulf Free-Winter is the man for the job.

Who rules the Empire during Skyrim?

The Septim Dynasty ruled the Third Empire during the Third Era, but the bloodline was extinguished in the Oblivion Crisis; the Mede Dynasty rose to power in the early Fourth Era and has held the Imperial throne ever since.

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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.

Is the Empire the good guys in Skyrim?

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'.

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 is the best side to join in Skyrim?

Will I lose Lydia if I 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.

What happens if Imperials win Skyrim?

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.

Can you destroy the Empire in Skyrim?

To Kill An Empire can be obtained from Astrid in Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary after Recipe for Disaster.

Who wins the civil war in Skyrim?

If you look at the two sides of the war, you will see that the empire is most likely the winner. For one, no matter which side you choose, Jarl Balgruuf and Whiterun will go with the empire. Assume that if the Dragonborn sides with the Stormcloaks, he is most likely a Nord.

What does the Empire want in Skyrim?

The Imperial Legion believes that they can only restore peace to Skyrim and the Empire by killing Ulfric and quelling his rebellion.

Can you become Emperor in Skyrim?

Kill foes, heal allies and controlling keeps will build your Alliance Points. If your Alliance takes control of all the keeps around the Imperial City, the player with the most of these points becomes Emperor.

Does the Dragonborn have a claim to the Empire?

No, but not for what you think. First off, just because you are a Dragonborn doesn't automatically make you Emperor. Just look at Miraak, or any major Dragonborn since or previously. And while there is some speculation, Mankar Camoran who was (probably) not a Dragonborn but still wore the amulet.

What is the most evil faction in Skyrim?

1 The Thalmor

Everyone knows the evil Thalmor faction are the real threat, but they are too preoccupied with each other to do anything about it. It's the Thalmor who wished to eradicate the worship of Talos.

What is the strongest faction in Skyrim?

What race is most played in Skyrim?

While players can choose to play as any race in the game, Nords play a significant role in Skyrim's main story, and they also get bonus resistance to frost damage. Nords make up a majority of the population of Skyrim, but a fan has made a handy chart of all the various races that inhabit this land.

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.

Why do the Imperials hate the Stormcloaks?

The Empire wants control, the Stormcloaks want to break away and have religious freedoms, among other things. EVERYONE and their mother sides with The Empire.

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.

Who is the bad guys in the Skyrim war?

Led by Ulfric Stormcloak and his second-in-command, Galmar Stone-Fist, they intend to kick the Imperial Legion under General Tullius out of Skyrim and ensure Skyrim becomes an independent province for an impending Second Great War against the Aldmeri Dominion and their Thalmor enforcers.

Who is the strongest guy in Skyrim?

The Ebony Warrior is the ultimate human enemy in Skyrim because he will only appear once the player has reached level 80. This is the level that will be reached if the player maxes out every one of their skills.

Is Ulfric Stormcloak a bad guy?

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.