Should I trust the Greybeards or the Blades?

The Blades are the best choice.

Should I join the Blades?

The primary advantage of joining the Blades is that you can use anything in Cloud Ruler Temple (beds, a free horse, free weapons in the Armory, books, etc). You are given an Akaviri Katana upon joining. There is no advancement in this faction, nor are there any associated quests.

What are the benefits of joining the Blades?

The Blades were all hunted down to the point of extinction, so much so that the Dovahkiin only knows two of their number (Delphine and Esbern). By recruiting more members into The Blades, you are bolstering their ranks and helping them regain some semblance of their former selves.

What happens if you join the Blades in Skyrim?

Once three followers are sworn in to become Blades, the "Dragon Hunting" quest becomes available which involves slaying a dragon at a random dragon lair with the new recruits. Should a Blade recruit die, they cannot be replaced by inducting another follower.

Who should I recruit into the Blades?

If using the Unofficial Skyrim Patch 2.0. 9. or higher, followers who are skilled with this equipment are: Erik the Slayer, Kharjo, Adelaisa Vendicci, Golldir, Ria, Torvar, Borgakh the Steel Heart, Ghorbash the Iron Hand, and Celann.

Why You Should NOT Join The Blades

Are the Blades the good guys?

They've appeared in every single major game (except Arena) and are always the guys helping the main character out.

Are the Blades loyal to the empire?

Blade members are all exceptional fighters, and most of all loyal to the Emperor. As such the order only recruits from within Imperial organizations like the Imperial Legion and the Penitus Oculatus.

Do the Blades actually serve the Dragonborn?

With the Septim Dynasty sundered, the Blades withdrew to their temples to await the coming of a worthy Dragonborn. Eventually, Titus Mede became the first Emperor of a new dynasty, but he was no Dragonborn and so the Blades did not truly serve him.

Do the Blades serve the Dragonborn?

Blades are descendents of Dragonguard, their original purpose, and the one that Delphine is trying to restore was extermination of dragons. They only began to serve Dragonborns because their inborn gifts allowed them to be really good at that task.

Can Dark Brotherhood initiates join the Blades?

They cannot be recruited into the Blades and cannot be used as a sacrifice in Boethiah's Calling. They also cannot be ordered to kill other Dark Brotherhood members (including the other initiate and Shadowmere), but will do almost anything else.

Can you marry Delphine in Skyrim?

In Skyrim, you can marry anyone of any gender or race.

Can you complete Skyrim without killing Paarthurnax?

You can't. You have to go confront Paarthurnax to continue the main story. There is no way to cancel this quest. However, Paarthurnax speaks to you and offers you alternatives to killing him, which you may take him up on.

Can your spouse join the blades?

If a follower is a spouse, they can still join the Blades.

Sky Haven Temple is a large mountaintop fort that served as the major Blades temple and outpost in Skyrim, now long abandoned and in Forsworn territory.

Who should I side with the Greybeards or Blades?

If you want more shouts then side with the Greybeards.

If you want an army and abilities to fight dragons better, the Blades.

Is Blades armor the best?

The Blades set is the highest-rated faction armor in the game, giving you a unique steel look and comparable stats to carry you through the game.

Can I make Serana a blade?

Cicero and Serana are the only followers that can't become Blades. It is possible to begin this quest without killing Paarthurnax by talking to Delphine after the completion of Alduin's Wall.

Can you ride Alduin in Skyrim?

Certain named Dragons cannot be tamed (Alduin, Sahloknir, Paarthurnax, Durnehviir, and the Skeletal Dragon in Labyrinthian). Odahviing can be tamed and ridden by traveling to the Throat of the World where he circles the summit.

Why don't Dragonborn have wings?

It's just a game. They try to keep the mechanics of the game fair and even, so the wings are out. But as far as the little flavor things, like a tail, go for it. It's your character.

Can Lydia become a blade?

Lydia, like most followers, has the option of being recruited into The Blades by being brought to Delphine at Sky Haven Temple after the quest Alduin's Wall is completed. She can still be recruited as a follower, but her default Steel apparel will be replaced with a full set of Blades Armor and a Blades sword.

Can my Dragonborn have wings?

However, mostly all Dragonborn have wings, with the exception of some Wingless that are born that lack them.

Are Alduin and the Dragonborn brothers?

In fact, all dragons are children of Akatosh. Since the Dragonborn has the soul of a dragon, Alduin could technically be the Dragonborn's brother, but this is subjected to debate as he is also mortal.

Are the Blades Stormcloak or Imperial?

10 The Blades Were Also Known As The Imperial Intelligence Service. While they are most well known for their much more imposing title of the Blades, the group also went by the name The Imperial Intelligence Service.

Is the Empire the good or bad guys?

The Empire in Star Wars is synonymous with evil. The leaders of the Empire - Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader - are two of the most iconic villains of all time. The former cackles about having unlimited power while blasting foes with lightning.

Does the Empire ever fall in Star Wars?

The combination of the Emperor's death and the Empire's final defeat at the Battle of Jakku ultimately marked the end of both the Galactic Civil War and the Imperial Era, resulting in the dawn of the New Republic Era.

What happens if the Empire wins in 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.