How do I get to Whiterun?

Enter Whiterun.

Once you reach the wooden gates, a guard will stop you in your path, and inform you that the city is closed. Simply tell him that you have news of the dragon, and he will let you enter. Now whenever you wish to travel to Whiterun, simply open the map, select the city, and fast travel there.

Where is the key to get into Whiterun?

Can be obtained from Aela the Huntress, Farkas or Ria.

Do you have to go to Whiterun first?

Yes, you can do what you want and it won't have an effect on the storyline. It's perfectly fine to become guild leader of every guild in skyrim and then tell the Jarl about the Helgen attack.

What side is Whiterun on in Skyrim?

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.

Where is Whiterun?

Whiterun is a city in central Skyrim, and will be the first major city the player arrives at when following the main quest. The city is split into three major districts, the Plain District, the Wind District and the Cloud District.

How to get from Riverwood to Whiterun in Skyrim

Why can't I get into Whiterun?

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. Let me and the others know if it works.

Why isn t Whiterun on my map?

So my advice to players, who have lost the Whiterun map marker after Battle for Whiterun, is to replay it from when you are first given the quest in Windhelm, and not use fast travel straight after the battle is won. Good luck!

Does Whiterun get destroyed if you side with Imperials?

Whiterun will suffer great destruction during the battle. Severio Pelagia will be killed and his home, as well as Heimskr's, will be destroyed.

Can you marry someone in Whiterun?

Here's a full list of everyone you can marry in Skyrim, along with their location and prerequisites. Aela the Huntress:Jorrvaskr, Whiterun — Complete the Companions' questline. Aeri: Anga's Mill, The Pale — Chop firewood with her.

How do I start the Whiterun door quest?

The quest The Whispering Door isn't available until your character is level 20 or higher. You must also have completed Dragon Rising. You can get this quest by first gathering rumors from the barkeep at the Bannered Mare in Whiterun and then asking the Jarl about his children.

Which race to start in Skyrim?

The Redguard's starting skills are a bit all over the map, but they focus on one-handed weapons and blocking, gearing them towards sword-and-board fighting. Given their combat-heavy focus, it can confidently be said that beginners should try their hand out with this race.

What house is closest to Whiterun?

Tundra Homestead provides a cozy cottage just outside Whiterun. Complete with crafting stations and fully furnished, this home is a quiet getaway from adventuring.

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.

Can you get Breezehome for free?

Players can buy Breezehome from Proventus Avenicci for 5,000 gold; however, there is a means of obtaining this Skyrim house for free. To accomplish this free Skyrim house exploit, players still must have sufficient gold on hand to make the purchase.

What is the easiest house to get in Skyrim?

The Apprentice's Quarters is one of the easiest homes to earn in Skyrim since it doesn't cost any gold. Additionally, the Apprentice's Quarters are inside The College Of Winterhold, so you can use them while you complete the questline in this area.

Is it more fun to join the 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.

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.

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 is the easiest person to marry in Skyrim?

For anyone looking for a companion with their priorities set straight, Mjoll is the ideal marriage choice in Skyrim. She's a good-doer and dislikes anything that has to do with corruption, namely the Thieves' Guild and the Black-Briar family. Players will find her in Riften, usually hanging around the Bee and Barb Inn.

Can you have 2 wives in Skyrim?

Unfortunately you're only able to have 1 wife.

Even if your spouse dies - or if you kill her - you are unable to remarry. Just one spouse, ever. We also have a pretty good Skyrim Marriage guide if you're intersted in more information.

Does Whiterun ever get repaired?

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...

Is Whiterun the only place you can buy 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 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.