Why is Whiterun so important?

The capital of Whiterun Hold, Whiterun's central location makes it the province's major commercial hub. Its central location also makes it a crucial strategic point in the Civil War between the Imperial Legion loyalists and Stormcloak rebels, as control of Whiterun Hold grants access to all the surrounding areas.

What is Whiterun known for?

Ahrol-Se-Dovah: "Hill-Of-Dragon") is one of the nine major cities in the province of Skyrim; it is the capital of the Whiterun Hold region of Skyrim. Whiterun is well-known throughout the Empire for being the trading capital of Skyrim, due to its convenient location, surrounding the Hold capitals of Skyrim.

Does Whiterun get destroyed if you side with Imperials?

Whiterun will suffer great destruction during the battle. Severio Pelagia will be killed and his home, as well as Heimskr's, will be destroyed.

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 do I do in Whiterun Skyrim?

Worldpedia: Whiterun | Skyrim

Who to marry in Whiterun Skyrim?

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)

Can you adopt the girl in Whiterun?

For example, a new NPC brought in from hearthfire is Lucia who is seen begging in Whiterun. You can talk to her and adopt her then and there as long as you have a childrens bedroom in one of your houses.

Is it better to help the 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.

What side does Whiterun choose?

Quick Links. 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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

Does Whiterun ever get rebuilt?

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...

Who is the hero of Whiterun?

Type of Hero

Balgruuf the Greater is the the Jarl of Whiterun and one of the major supporting characters in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. He is perhaps the second Jarl the Dragonborn meets in game, after Ulfric Stormcloak, as well as one of their first allies.

What happens if you fail to protect 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.

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 happens if Imperials 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.

Who can you marry on Skyrim?

In Skyrim, you can marry anyone of any gender or race. However, searching for love can be hard in a world fraught with civil war and dragons. Not everyone is open to the idea of romance in the midst of such rough times.

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 your house get robbed in Skyrim?

Can your house in Skyrim get robbed? No. There are no NPCs in Skyrim that will steal items you stored in your home, or any other safe, non-resetting containers. Even thief and bandit NPCs won't be able to steal those items.

Who is the best kid to adopt in Skyrim?

Samuel. Samuel is another of the children up for adoption in HonorHall Orphanage in Riften, but he is the only one that was raised there since he was a baby. Therefore he became some sort of leader for the other kids, and he shows great maturity in most of his dialogues.

Can you have a biological child in Skyrim?

No, it is not possible to have children in Skyrim.

Aside from marrying and having your spouse cook dinner for you, there is decidedly limited spousal interaction.