Stormcloak soldiers replace the guards in all the previously-Imperial-controlled cities in Skyrim; Whiterun, Markarth, Falkreath, Morthal, and Solitude.

Which cities in Skyrim are Stormcloak?

Stormcloak soldiers replace the guards in all the previously-Imperial-controlled cities in Skyrim; Whiterun, Markarth, Falkreath, Morthal, and Solitude.

Why is Skyrim in a civil war?

Skyrim is in turmoil because the Stormcloaks believe their Nord way of life is at risk, while the Imperials believe Skyrim is a part of the Empire, and must follow its laws and customs.

Which cities are imperial in Skyrim?

Imperial camps

  • Eastmarch Imperial Camp. Windhelm Military Camp.
  • Falkreath Imperial Camp.
  • Hjaalmarch Imperial Camp.
  • Pale Imperial Camp.
  • Reach Imperial Camp.
  • Rift Imperial Camp.
  • Whiterun Imperial Camp.
  • Winterhold Imperial Camp.

Who is supposed to win the civil war in Skyrim?

If you look at the two sides of the war, you will see that the empire is most likely the winner. For one, no matter which side you choose, Jarl Balgruuf and Whiterun will go with the empire. Assume that if the Dragonborn sides with the Stormcloaks, he is most likely a Nord.

Who should I join Stormcloaks or Imperial?

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.

Is Ulfric Stormcloak a Dragonborn?

You can notice Ulfric Stormcloak using Unrelenting Force (Fus Ro Dah) if you fight him in the Battle for Windhelm (part of the Imperial Legion Civil War questline) or if you fight beside him in the Battle for Solitude (part of the Stormcloak Civil War questline). No he is not a dragonborn.

What side Skyrim civil war?

You will be asked to take sides in the Civil War being fought between the Imperial Legion and the Stormcloaks (a historical description of which may be found here).

Is Winterhold imperial or Stormcloak?

The Holds of Skyrim

Hold Capital Allegiance [note 1]
The Reach Markarth Imperial
The Rift Riften Stormcloak
Whiterun Whiterun Neutral, later Imperial
Winterhold Winterhold Stormcloak

What happens to the Thalmor after the Civil war?

The Thalmor will no longer have a Markarth presence. Ancano will remain in the College of Winterhold until you complete the Archmage quest there. The Thalmor prison at Northwatch Keep will become the new military base of operations for the Thalmor and will continue to spawn Thalmor.

Do the Thalmor want the Imperials to win?

The Thalmor want the civil war to go on as long as possible. Who wins is irrelevant to them. The longer it goes on, the more resources it drains from both sides. Regardless of who wins, both the Empire and Skyrim will be weaker for it.

What faction should I join in Skyrim?

The Thieves Guild is Skyrim’s best faction so far when it comes to effort, immersion and content. You may have to do despicable things, like framing poor Brand-Shei, but it’s worth being a lowlife when the questline rewards you with Nightingale Armor and Chillrend, the amazing leveled glass sword.