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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.
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What happens to Whiterun if you side with the Imperials?

If you sided with the Imperials he remains Jarl of Whiterun. He throws his support behind the Empire, something which the people of Whiterun are heard supporting, and General Tullius uses Whiterun as a staging ground from which to attack Dawnstar.
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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.
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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.
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Can you lose the Battle for 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.
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Skyrim – What Happens if You DESTROY The Imperials?

Is Whiterun permanently damaged?

Whiterun will remain destroyed and the Civil War storyline cannot be completed.
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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...
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Is it better to join 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.
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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.
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What happens to the Jarl of whiterun if you side with 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.
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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.
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Who is the hero of Whiterun?

Type of Hero

Balgruuf the Greater is the the Jarl of Whiterun and one of the major supporting characters in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. He is perhaps the second Jarl the Dragonborn meets in game, after Ulfric Stormcloak, as well as one of their first allies.
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Who is the red woman in Whiterun?

The Redguard woman in question is Saadia, who resides in The Bannered Mare tavern of Whiterun - the very city the Alik'r were barred from entering.
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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.
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What happens to Skyrim 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.
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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.
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Who are the bad guys in Skyrim?

Skyrim: The 13 Best Villains In The Game, Ranked
  1. 1 Miraak. Powerful beyond belief and absolutely, utterly selfish, Miraak is the most cunning enemy the Dragonborn will have to deal with.
  2. 2 Lord Harkon. ...
  3. 3 Ulfric Stormcloak. ...
  4. 4 Elenwen. ...
  5. 5 Mercer Frey. ...
  6. 6 Calixto Corrium. ...
  7. 7 Astrid. ...
  8. 8 Maven Black-Briar. ...
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Who did Ulfric shout to death?

High King Torygg was the Jarl of Solitude and High King of Skyrim until his death at the hands of Ulfric Stormcloak in 4E 201, signalling the start of the Stormcloak Rebellion. For more information, see the main lore article. He wears the unique embroidered garment, a pair of cuffed boots, and a gold and ruby circlet.
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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.
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Who actually wins Stormcloaks or Imperials?

So, whichever side your Dragonborn picked in the Civil War, is how things go down. That said, barring another Dragon Break, the side that ultimately wins is almost certainly going to be the Imperials. There's a missive that spawns after a side captures Fort Neugrad that's different depending which side wins.
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What is the highest Stormcloak rank in Skyrim?

There are various rankings for Stormcloak soldiers. An unblooded is the lowest rank for initiate soldiers, then there is ice-veins, bone-breaker, snow-hammer, and finally the highest honor is stormblade.
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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.
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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.
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Can you save the jarl of whiterun?

No you don't kill him he just sits in the basement of the Blue Palace in Solitude.
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Can you become Thane of whiterun after civil war?

The option to become Thane will only become avaliable from Ulfric after you have liberated Falkreath. If you joined the imperials, you can only become thane when you've completed the imperial's Civil War quest line.
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