Should I say Riften or Dawnstar?

Give Riften to Tallius if you're siding with him, give him Dawnstar if you're Stormcloak. Nothing really affects gameplay or story, it's just a personal preference.

What happens if I give Riften to the Imperials?

Phase 3: You must give up either Riften or Dawnstar to the Imperials. Giving up Riften pleases the Imperials, giving up Dawnstar pleases the Stormcloaks. Phase 4: Imperials want compensation for a battle at Karthwasten. Giving it to them pleases the Imperials, denying it pleases the Stormcloaks.

What do you think Riften is worth?

Elenwen staying/leaving gives one point to the faction the decision favors, Markarth is worth 2 for Stormcloak, Riften is worth 2 for imperials, Dawnstar only worth 1 (the speech check seems to be irrelevant to the negotiation beyond getting extra speechcraft XP).

Is Riften Stormcloak or Imperial?

Riften is a good example of how a Stormcloak city can fall in stature without the orderliness akin to Imperials. However, because of this lack of order, the people feel more raw, realistic to the harsh times in Stormcloak territory.

What happens if you trade Markarth for Riften?

Choosing this trade puts the Silverbloods in complete control in Markarth, and the Black-Briars in complete control of Riften. How ironic is it that both The Empire and The Stormcloaks both picked the most corrupt people in the respective cities to be Jarl?

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Should I become Thane of Riften?

Riften requires you to help 5 citizens and complete a questline, making it one of the longest quests to become a Thane in the game. It is well worth it, though, granting powerful items and a companion.

What does the jarl of Riften give you?

Jarl Laila Law-Giver is the Jarl of Riften. She is confident that she has things under control though it is obvious that the Thieves' Guild has a strong influence in the city. She will allow the player to purchase a home and become a Thane by completing her and her people's tasks.

Who becomes the Jarl of Riften if you side with the Stormcloaks?

If you join the Stormcloaks and complete the Battle for Solitude, instead of being exiled or killed, Jarl Elisif the Fair will be captured by Ulfric and coerced into renouncing her support for the Imperial Legion in favor of the Stormcloaks.

What's the best faction in Skyrim?

Who are the bad guys in Skyrim Imperial or Stormcloak?

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'.

Who is a high profile victim in Riften?

All high-profile targets there are merchants (i.e. Milore Ienth, alchemist; Glover Mallory, blacksmith; Garyn Ienth, grocer; and Fethis Alor, general goods. The best bet is to kill Garyn Ienth because he doesn't offer much in the way of trading.)

What is the hardest place in Skyrim?

1 Skuldafn (Past Level 45)

Considering scaling, however, the Skuldafn dungeon is arguably the toughest encounter in all of Skyrim. This is due to Skuldafn being the only dungeon in Skyrim that replaces all draugr with a level-scaled variant.

Who is in Riften that can change your face?

Galathil is a Wood Elf found in the Ragged Flagon in Riften. She can change your appearance for the price of 1000 gold, but not your race or gender.

Who can you marry in Riften Skyrim?

Love is love in the land of Skyrim. You're free to marry anyone of any gender or race. Male Orcs can marry female Dark Elves, female Bretons can marry female Redguards, male Imperials can marry male Argonians. It's all good!

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.

Can you become Thane of Riften with Maven as Jarl?

The Jarl requires you to buy the house in town as well as completing a number of miscellaneous quests. Once this is achieved you can become Thane. In order to receive this quest you must first aid the current jarl, Laila Law-Giver or Maven Black-Briar, by dealing with the skooma trade in Riften.

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 most op race in Skyrim?

1 High Elf (Altmer)

This, coupled with the fact that magic in Skyrim has become infinitely more powerful than ever before, makes this race even better for a fresh playthrough.

Who is the bad faction in Skyrim?

The biggest major ones in my view would be the Volkihar (blotting out the sun so you can enslave humanity as evil vampiric overlords is pretty damn evil), the Thalmor (trying to literally destroy reality is pretty damn evil), Alduin (same reasons as the Volkihar and Thalmor), the Forsworn are pretty damn evil too.

Do you lose Lydia if you 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.

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.

Can you become Thane in all holds?

It is possible to become a thane of every hold regardless of which side in the Civil War is chosen (although it is impossible to become Thane of Eastmarch if no side is chosen). Each jarl has their own requirements for the title and may bestow the honor on multiple people.

Who becomes Jarl of Riften if Imperials win?

If you are aligned with the Imperial Legion during the civil war and have captured the Rift, either by conquest or by negotiation during Season Unending, she will be removed as Jarl and be replaced by Maven Black-Briar.

What is the unique sword in Riften?

Chillrend is a unique, leveled glass sword found in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Returning from Oblivion, Chillrend is in the possession of the Thieves Guilds leader Mercer Frey. Because the sword is leveled, the magnitude of the enchantment, base strength, and value are contingent upon character level.

Can you become Thane of Riften after civil war?

Note: If you've finished the Civil War quest and have sided with the Imperials -- and if for some reason you have not started the "Blood on the Ice" sidequest -- the Windhelm home can be acquired on your way to becoming thane.