
Each successful battle will earn the Dragonborn a new title, and they will continue to gain the respect of Stormcloak characters like Ulfric and Galmar. Depending on when the quest occurs, Stormcloak aligned players will need to attack Whiterun, Fort Sungard in the Reach, Fort Snowhawk in Hjaalmarch, Fort Hraggstead near Solitude, and finally Solitude itself. Related: Skyrim Side Quests You Can Just Ignoreīoth of Skyrim's civil war questlines require players to raid opposing Holds and Forts. Players who side with the Stormcloaks will serve under Ulfric and fight against the Imperial Legion.

Ulfric, a veteran of the Great War, rallied his allies and began Skyrim's civil war to secure his country's freedom. The Concordat caused Skyrim much strife, banning Talos worship and enabling the Aldmeri Dominion to secure a presence within its borders. After the Empire's defeat, the Aldmeri forced them to sign the White-Gold Concordat. Skyrim's civil war stems from The Great War between the Tamrielic Empire and the Aldmeri Dominion. Ulfric Stormcloak leads the Stormcloaks alongside Galmar Stone-Fist. Whiterun, Solitude, and Windhelm are all liable to become damaged from battles, depending on how far players progress in the Civil War questline.

The progression of the Civil War will also have a profound impact on the state of various holds. The leadership of different locations will change, and depending on the side taken, wandering NPCs in Skyrim's wilds will become hostile.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim allows players to choose between the Imperials and Stormcloaks in Skyrim's Civil War, with each choice drastically changing the in-game world.
