Who are the Stormcloaks based on?

The Stormcloaks are based at Windhelm, where the leader Ulfric Stormcloak is jarl. The Stormcloaks are a relatively new faction in the world of Skyrim.

What do Stormcloaks stand for?

Philosophy. The Stormcloaks believe Skyrim should secede from what they feel is a corrupt crumbling Empire. This stance came about due to the aftermath of the Great War and the imposition of the White-Gold Concordat by the Aldmeri Dominion.

Who is morally correct Imperials or Stormcloaks?

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.

Why are they called Stormcloaks?

It is not too difficult to figure out that the Stormcloaks are named after their leader, Ulfric Stormcloak. But the name, Stormcloak, was initially a derogatory term. It was the term used by those who opposed the rebellion, and was used in a mocking way.

Is Ulfric a puppet of the Thalmor?

10 Villain: Thalmor Puppet

Ulfric seems completely blind to this, yet it's even hinted in the game that the Thalmor are using him to their advantage.

Who is right? The Imperials? Or the Stormcloaks?

Are Imperials part elf?

They are actually descendants of the native Nedic and Proto-Cyrod people who lived in Cyrodiil centuries ago. Interestingly, these descendants were actually slaves of a group known as the Ayleids. These were High Elves who ruled over Cyrodiil in the first era.

Are Stormcloaks red or blue?

The Remnants' flag is, in fact, a purple recolour of the original Stormcloak flag. As purple is made of red and blue, this is to represent the war and bloodshed, with red, and the faction from which they originated, with blue.

Why do the Imperials hate the Stormcloaks?

The Empire wants control, the Stormcloaks want to break away and have religious freedoms, among other things. EVERYONE and their mother sides with The Empire.

Are Nords native to Skyrim?

10 They Aren't Originally From Skyrim

These warriors hail from the ancient continent of Atmora which resides in the northernmost part of the world. The Atmorans moved into Skyrim and, over the many centuries, bred with many of the Nedic people to create the Nords everyone knows and loves/hates.

Were the Stormcloaks bad guys?

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'. They want Talos worship to remain in Skyrim, as it is part of their old nord traditions.

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.

What happens if the Stormcloaks win?

If the Stormcloaks won, the Aldmeri Dominion could take Skyrim on it's own without the Empire supporting the nords, but it would require an investment of resources (due to poor Aldmeri logistics in the region) that the remaining provinces of the Empire could potentially take advantage of.

Why are the Stormcloaks mad?

4 Stormcloaks: Continued Worship Of Talos

The Thalmor are opposed to the idea of a mortal becoming divine and this made a lot of Nords very, very angry. Fighting for the Stormcloaks means fighting for the right to worship Talos and help continue this religious tradition that is central to Nord identity.

Will I lose Lydia if I 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.

Are the Imperials good or bad in Star Wars?

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.

Why are Thalmor bad?

The Thalmor are the ruling party of the Aldmeri Dominion, consisting entirely of supremacist High Elves (Altmer) whose goal is to weaken the Empire and end the worship of Talos (also known as Tiber Septim, founder of the Empire), alongside wiping out the human races of Man.

Is Ulfric a Dragonborn?

A lot of the Dragonborn's abilites and Ulfric's does seem to line up, and yet he isn't the Dragonborn. And this is because Ulfric is quite simply wasn't chosen. This may have been due to his imprisonment by the Thalmor in the Great War, but the Greybeards did not call him to High Hrothgar.

Who do the Stormcloaks not like?

They most certainly hate the thalmor (who doesn't) and they refer to the Thalmor as, "the elves" and they sometimes say "those witch elves" or derogatory terms like that, but remember they DO NOT hate every elf in skyrim.

Which side of civil war in Skyrim is right?

Like many wars, Skyrim's Civil War is a morally grey affair where there is no clear right or wrong answer. Regardless of the player's choice, neither side can truly win for long, as the war seems more of a prelude to another bloody confrontation with the Aldemeri Dominion.

Can you marry Ulfric Stormcloak?

Ulfric is marriable and can be a follower. Compatible with Hearthfire but doesn't require it.

Can Imperials be black in Skyrim?

The only way you're going to get black Nords or imperials is by interbreeding with redguards. Same reason some redguards have lighter skin than others.

What is khajiit based on?

In the game, the word Khajiit derives from the race's fictional language, Ta'agra. Khaj means desert, -iit denotes personhood, making the combined form roughly mean “desert-walker,” a fitting name for the Khajiit's arid homeland.

Are all the elves boys?

Aside from their small stature and tall ears, an elf might look very much like you and me. There would be both male and female elves. They would wear clothing similar in style to Santa's wardrobe -- since it's cold in the North Pole, they'd sport pointed caps, warm suits with white, fluffy trim and pointed boots.