It was after Torygg's death, at the hand of Ulfric Stormcloak, that Elisif became the Jarl of Solitude, and following her assumption to power in Solitude, Elisif would work in close cooperation with the Third Empire against Ulfric Stormcloak and the Stormcloak Rebellion.

Who replaces Ulfric as Jarl?

Windhelm - Jarl Ulfric gets replaced by Brun-Wulf Free Winter - This is also somewhat neutral. I guess the biggest winners in this case would be the Dark Elfs and Argonians in Windhelm. Depends on how you look at it, it's positive to neutral, perhaps +1 Imperials to 0 for either side.

What happens to Jarl Balgruuf If you join the Stormcloaks?

Balgruuf will remain Jarl and the Whiterun Guard will remain as the city's guards, but all other NPCs will act as if the city had been taken by the Stormcloaks. If Breezehome is owned before the siege, it may be lost afterwards. If the Dragonborn does not have the key, there is no way to get in.

What happens to Elisif if the Stormcloaks win?

If the Stormcloaks are victorious over the Imperial Legion, Elisif will have much grimmer comments about her claim to Skyrim, and Ulfric's duel with her husband.

What happens if Stormcloaks win?

A Stormcloak victory in the civil war leads to Ulfric becoming High King of Skyrim and declaring the country's independence. This leaves the Tamrielic Empire with only the Cyrodiil and High Rock territories, alongside several smaller provinces.

Characters' Reactions to Stormcloak Victory in Civil War - Skyrim

Who is the strongest Jarl in Skyrim?

Here's a ranking of Skyrim's most powerful leaders, ranked from worst to best.

1. 1 Balgruuf the Greater (Whiterun)
2. 2 Idgrod Ravencrone (Hjaalmarch) ...
3. 3 Vignar Grey-Mane (Whiterun) ...
4. 4 Brina Merilis (The Pale) ...
5. 5 Brunwulf Free-Winter (Eastmarch) ...
6. 6 Ulfric Stormcloak (Eastmarch) ...
7. 7 Elisif the Fair (Haafingar) ...

Who becomes Jarl of Windhelm after Ulfric?

After completing the quest "Reunification of Skyrim," Brunwulf Free-Winter will become Jarl of Windhelm, whereupon he will give the Dragonborn the option to become a Thane of Eastmarch.

Can Balgruuf join the Stormcloaks?

Translations available on the Nexus

(1) You can convince Jarl Balgruuf to join Stormcloaks (compatible with Open Civil War).

What happens to Heimskr if Imperials win?

When the Imperials get control of Whiterun during the Civil War, Heimskr will now be sent to jail as was intended.

What happens to the Jarls after the Civil War?

The Jarls are moved to either Dragonsreach or the castle in Windhelm, dependent on the side. So, exiled.

Who becomes High King of Skyrim?

In Skyrim, the High King or Queen typically inherits the throne by birth and rules for life or until abdication. In the event that no direct heir to the throne exists, High Kings are selected by a moot, or vote, conducted by the current Jarls of each of the nine Holds.

Can I marry Jarl Elisif?

Jarl Elisif can now be married after you complete the Civil War Quest, defeat the Stormcloaks, and kill Ulfric (the man who murdered her husband!)

Can you become Thane of Solitude as a Stormcloak?

Yes. The only Hold which you cannot become thane of without choosing sides in the Civil War is Windhelm.

What happened to the Jarl of Riften?

Laila Law-Giver is a Nord in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim who, as Jarl of the Riften, resides with her court in Mistveil Keep, where she holds court.

Who becomes Jarl Solitude?

Elisif's late husband, Torygg. It was after Torygg's death, at the hand of Ulfric Stormcloak, that Elisif became the Jarl of Solitude, and following her assumption to power in Solitude, Elisif would work in close cooperation with the Third Empire against Ulfric Stormcloak and the Stormcloak Rebellion.

Can you lose the 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.

Should I give the Stormcloaks Riften or Winterhold?

I agree generally it doesn't make much difference. However if you give adequate to both sides then there is an agreement in place where both sides treat it as peace. So if you swap Markarth and Riften and get compensation paid by the stormcloaks it seems like the most fair ending.

Can you become a Jarl?

Vanilla-wise, there is no way to become Jarl of any city (as unfortunate as that is). Show activity on this post. There's no way in vanilla. However, there is a mod to become High King of Skyrim.

How was Winterhold destroyed?

Winterhold lost its status after the Great Collapse, when a large majority of the city had plunged into the Sea of Ghosts.

Do the Thalmor leave if Stormcloaks win?

it just changes things up a little. Thalmor patrols hauling Stormcloaks to prison will no longer be present. Encountering the Thalmor in the field, however, is still possible, and they will now be hostile. The Thalmor will no longer have a Markarth presence.

Can you become Thane of all 9 holds?

Yes you can be Thane in all Nine Holds in Skyrim simultaneously. You can also join all guilds at the same time.

Can you betray the Imperial Legion?

Those that originally sided with the Stormcloaks, at this point can also switch sides to the Imperial Legion and give the crown to General Tullius in Castle Dour in Solitude.