What happens if you save Ralof but join the Imperials?

But evidently they canonically both survive, because you will encounter the relevant one during Civil War quests, even if you join the opposite side to whomever you escaped Helgen with. That is to say, if you go with Ralof but join the Imperial Legion then you will eventually encounter Hadvar, and vice versa.

Can you join the Imperials if you go with Ralof?

What happens if I followed Ralof out of Helgen but want to join the imperials? The only difference is who you meet in Riverwood. You can still join whichever side you want though.

Does it matter if you enter the keep with Hadvar or Ralof?

It doesn't matter; only one of them leaves Helgen alive. If you leave with Ralof and join the Imperial side, you won't see him again. If you leave with Hadvar and join the Stormcloaks, you won't see him again.

Can you save Ralof and Hadvar?

Theoretically, yes. It is possible to leave the tutorial area simply by allowing Ralof or Hadvar, as well as any allies you find in the torture room, to take care of the enemies.

Is it better to join 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.

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What is the best side to join in Skyrim?

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'.

Does Helgen ever get rebuilt?

Helgen Reborn is a mod made for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition. It gives the Dragonborn a chance to rebuild Helgen and foil a Thalmor plot. Much like Kvatch Rebuilt, it adds a new questline that can be walked through while Helgen is being rebuilt.

Who should I enter the keep with in Skyrim?

Follow Hadvar or Ralof into the keep.

If you follow Hadvar, you will enter the barracks of the keep. He will untie your bonds and tell you to gather some equipment. Following Ralof into the keep will lead you to a circular room with a dead Stormcloak soldier.

Is Hadvar a good guy?

Hadvar is shown to be a generally kind-hearted person, and shows sympathy for the Dragonborn during the execution. He reflects on the war and killing of Stormcloaks if the Dragonborn sides with the Empire expressing that he is haunted by the memory of the men he killed in war.

Did a Skyrim player reach level 241 before leaving Helgen?

When Sinclair finally left Helgen, they found that things weren't quite as easy as they were expecting. While Sinclair was level 241 – with level 100 one-handed and sneak – other enemies had scaled up to maximum level.

Is it possible to marry Hadvar?

It is not possible to marry Hadvar. You can check this guide on marriable characters to find someone else you're able to marry if you wish. If you want help getting married, check out this guide for a walk-through and general information.

What happens if you go with Hadvar but join the Stormcloaks?

If you walk with Hadvar you can still join the Stormcloaks. If you walk with Ralaf you can still join the Imperials. This said there are some minor differences to your choice. Choosing to walk with Hadvar will make the Riverwood smith Alvor like you more and you will have access to more of his items.

Does whiterun get destroyed if you join the Imperials?

Along the city wall of the Plains District, the Imperial Legion will be returning fire with their own catapults. The streets will be busy with citizens running back to their houses and city guards making ready to fight the enemy. Whiterun will suffer great destruction during the battle.

What happens to Skyrim 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.

Can you become Thane of Windhelm if you side with the Imperials?

Become Thane of Windhelm

The option to become Thane will only become avaliable from Ulfric after you have liberated Falkreath. If you joined the imperials, you can only become thane when you've completed the imperial's Civil War quest line.

Is it better to escape with Hadvar or Ralof?

Going with Hadvar whether you like him or not, edges out going with Ralof. In fact, it isn't just criminal backstory, even if you are roleplaying a hardcore Stormcloak supporter, it is actually slightly more advantageous to go with Hadvar.

What happens if I lie to Camilla Skyrim?

She will offer no unique dialogue in either case. If lied to, she will now hate both men, and if told the truth about the letters, she will simply ask the Dragonborn to go talk to both men for defending their honors. Either way, the player will now be tasked with returning to both men.

Does joining the Stormcloaks affect anything?

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 become Jarl of Helgen?

Just like Hearthfire the player has a choice of a number of different assets they can place for its reconstruction and each has its own associated cost to build. Once you have your throne room built you are crowned as the Jarl of Helgen and at this point you are approached by people who want to live in your city.

How do you become a Jarl?

Though the Dragonborn is able to become a member of secret societies like the Thieves Guild or curry favor with a city's authorities to become one of its Thanes, there is no way for players to officially ascend to the powerful Jarl position in Skyrim.

Which Skyrim ending is canon?

So, the 'fact' that he then went to Akavir is just speculation in the games own universe. But, in Skyrim's DB questline you have the option (though it's well hidden) to destroy the Dark Brotherhood and in doing so you save the Emperor's life. Which ending is canon.

Who is the real villain in Skyrim?

Lord Miraak, also known as the First Dragonborn, is the titular main antagonist and the final boss fight of the Dragonborn DLC for the 2011 action role-playing high fantasy video game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

Is Ulfric really a bad guy?

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 main villain 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.