Is Jarl Balgruuf a good Jarl?

Ruling over Whiterun Hold, Jarl Balgruuf is an honorable warrior who appears to run his city quite well. Free from any major controversies, Balgruuf remains focused on his people and even refuses to take a side in the Civil War that is taking hold of Skyrim.

Is Balgruuf any good?

Yes he is. He won't commit to a side in the war until he's forced to. He cares about his people. He sends guards to defend Riverwood in the event of a dragon attack.

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Is it possible for Jarl Balgruuf join the Stormcloaks?

If you join the Imperials he will join the Stormcloaks. He joins the opposite side you do, the battle of whiterun is neccisary in the core game. If you join the Imperials he will join the Stormcloaks.

Can you keep Jarl Balgruuf as Jarl?

Only if you choose the Empire Balgruff stays Jarl. Join the Imperial Legion and Balgruuf will stay Jarl, the Stormcloak Jarls will be replaced of course but some will be changed in one of the main quests anyway.

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Does Balgruuf ever side with Ulfric?

He is perhaps the second Jarl the Dragonborn meets in game, after Ulfric Stormcloak, as well as one of their first allies. Originally neutral during the Skyrim Civil War, he later sides with the Imperial Legion after learning Ulfric Stormcloak's true intentions.

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 the Dragonborn be a Jarl?

Though the Dragonborn is able to become a member of secret societies like the Thieves Guild or curry favor with a city's authorities to become one of its Thanes, there is no way for players to officially ascend to the powerful Jarl position in Skyrim.

Is it better to side with 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.

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...

Who becomes Jarl if Stormcloaks win?

The last Jarl is the ruler of Skyrim and the Jarl of Solitude, Elisif the Fair, who eventually changes allegiances after the Stormcloaks emerge victorious.

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.

Why can't i give the axe to Balgruuf?

If you have not completed Bleak Falls Barrow and Dragon Rising, you will not be able to deliver the axe to Jarl Balgruuf. Completing this quest places Whiterun under siege and makes the city in its normal state unavailable to you until the completion of Battle for Whiterun.

Who replaces Jarl Balgruuf?

The new Jarl is Vignar Gray-Mane.

Who is the best trader in Whiterun?

The best of all general goods merchants is without a doubt Belethor. Whiterun is a city most players will come to visit time and time again, thanks to the main quest and the variety of side quests that will lead back to the city. This is why Belethor is so important.

Who are the bad guys in Skyrim?

Which Skyrim ending is canon?

So, the 'fact' that he then went to Akavir is just speculation in the games own universe. But, in Skyrim's DB questline you have the option (though it's well hidden) to destroy the Dark Brotherhood and in doing so you save the Emperor's life. Which ending is canon.

Who is the strongest Dragonborn?

Who is the god of Dragonborn?

Brahma (Father of the Dragonborns):Brahma is the creator deity of the Dragonborn back in their original world. Brahma is the creator deity who provided the Spirits for the Intelligences that became Dragonborn. He provided the bodies through sex with Tiamat. The Dragonborn acknowledge him as their father.

Who should Dragonborn marry?

If the Dragonborn's heart beats for a mage, there's no better choice than Brelyna Maryon. She might seem a little unprofessional with her spells, but she shows great promise as a descendant of the Telvanni household. To find her, players need to become a member of the College of Winterhold.

Who are the bad guys Stormcloaks or Imperials?

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 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 fail Battle for 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.