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.

Is Whiterun Stormcloak or imperial?

As for why Whiterun is counted as an Imperial city on the map, it's because "officially" counting yourself as an Imperial city gives you more breathing room and less strict controls, with the Imperials being spread thin as they are over the entirety of Skyrim.

Which side defends Whiterun?

The walls of Whiterun are defended by both Whiterun guards and Imperial soldiers.

Does Whiterun always side with the empire?

Battle for Whiterun

At first, Balgruuf will remain neutral in the Civil War. But once the Dragonborn chooses a side, Balgruuf will eventually decide to help the Imperial Legion, regardless of which side the Dragonborn chose.

Is it better to choose 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.

Who is right? The Imperials? Or the Stormcloaks?

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'.

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 is the best side to join in Skyrim?

Can you save Whiterun side with Stormcloaks?

You can not continue with the Stormcloak quest. Attacking (Stormcloak) or defending (Imperial) Whiterun are your only options if you want to do the civil war quests. You shouldn't worry too much about it, though - the impact of these quests is fairly negligible.

Does Whiterun ever get repaired after the war?

Vanilla Skyrim, no. There are mods that will repair the cities affected by the civil war.

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.

What happens if Stormcloaks win?

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.

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.

Can you join both sides in Skyrim?

Yes. So long as you don't join either the Legion or the Stormcloaks you can have both sides at a truce as part of the main quest.

Why do the Imperials hate the Stormcloaks?

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 Stormcloaks good or bad?

Stormcloaks are the 'outlaws'. They want Talos worship to remain in Skyrim, as it is part of their old nord traditions. This is banned by the Concordant, so they rebel against the Empire, as they're enforcing it.

Can I betray Stormcloaks?

Once you've got the Jagged Crown in your inventory you can take it to General Tullius instead of back to Ulfric Stormcloak. You can also do vice versa (but you won't get given the 'faction uniform' that way (but you can kill a soldier and loot one from their body).

Can you marry a Jarl in Skyrim?

You can marry anyone in the game, even NPCs with unique voices, with the right console commands.

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 strongest faction in Skyrim?

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.

Can there be peace between Stormcloaks and Imperials?

Once you side with either side, the peace treaty is locked out. Joining the other side is locked out. If you want to do the peace treaty, you can't start either side.

Can you buy a house in Whiterun after Stormcloaks take over?

Acquisition. It can be purchased from Proventus Avenicci after the Jarl of Whiterun, Balgruuf the Greater, allows the purchasing of property, or from Brill if the Dragonborn has completed the "Battle for Whiterun" for the Stormcloaks.