What happens if you fail to defend 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.

What happens if you don't defend Whiterun?

Don't worry if you are unable to defend the barricades or drawbridge. It does not affect the ending of the quest or your reward.

Does Whiterun ever get fixed?

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...

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.

Is Whiterun permanently damaged?

Whiterun will remain destroyed and the Civil War storyline cannot be completed.

Let's Play Skyrim! Bonus Failure Footage - The Battle of Whiterun... with Recording Difficulties

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.

Who is better to side with in Skyrim?

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 become Thane of whiterun?

You become the Thane of Whiterun during one of the earliest main quests. Simply kill the dragon, discover that you're Dragonborn, and the Jarl will practically trip over himself in his eagerness to make you a Thane.

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.

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.

Who to marry in Whiterun?

Farkas (male, in Jorrvaskr in Whiterun, complete all quests for The Companions) Lydia (female, in Dragonsreach in Whiterun, purchase Skyrim house Breezehome) Marcurio (male, in Riften's Bee and the Barb, hire him as a Follower first) Vilkas (male, in Jorrvaskr in Whiterun, complete all quests for The Companions)

Whose side is Whiterun on?

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.

What happens to Whiterun if I join 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.

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.

Is AELA a Stormcloak?

Aela the Huntress is a Nord archer and one of the five members of Ulfric Stormcloak's inner circle, the Heroes of Skyrim.

Who is the killer in Whiterun?

The Dragonborn can decide to go to Jorleif and tell him that the Butcher is Wuunferth, the court wizard.

Who is the strongest Jarl in Skyrim?

Can you marry Jarl Balgruuf in Skyrim?

10 Jarl Balgruuf The Elder

There's no sign of a spouse in Balgruuf's life, though there are indications that his youngest son Nelkir's mother is not the same as the mother of his older siblings.

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 lose Thane status?

If the jarl that named you thane is replaced through the events of the Civil War or via Season Unending, you will lose the title, though you can regain it by speaking to the new jarl.

Can you become Thane twice?

In Skyrim you can become Thane of every hold. The only exception is Eastmarch in which you can get the thanedom after the civil war is over.

Can you lose your title as Thane Skyrim?

In The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, the title of Thane may be lost if power over the Hold of which the Dragonborn is Thane is transferred to the opposite side of the ongoing Civil War. It can be attained again, however, by completing the normal tasks needed to become Thane once more, this time for the newly instated Jarl.

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.

Who is the strongest follower in Skyrim?

Easily the strongest out of Skyrim's humanoid followers, Serana possesses high levels in the Destruction, Conjuration, One-Handed, and Light Armor skills, making her very offensively versatile.

Who is the main enemy in Skyrim?

Alduin, also known as the World Eater, the First Dragon, and the Twilight God, is the main antagonist and final boss fight of the 2011 action role-playing high fantasy video game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.