Can you get Jarl Balgruuf to side with the Stormcloaks?

Translations available on the Nexus (1) You can convince Jarl Balgruuf to join Stormcloaks (compatible with Open Civil War).

What happens to Balgruuf If you side with 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.

Can the Jarl of Whiterun side with Ulfric?

The Jarl of Whiterun has sided with the Empire. I am to inform Jarl Ulfric Stormcloak of this decision. Ulfic plans to make war on Whiterun.

Who does Balgruuf side with?

Jarl Balgruuf is one of the best Jarls in Skyrim and a true fan-favorite character. Sadly, players will have to oust him if they decide to commit to the Stormcloaks. That’s because Balgruuf will always choose to side with the Imperial Legion regardless of which side the players pick.

What happens if Ulfric wins?

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.

Where are Balgruuf children?

They can be found in the little basement area near the Whispering Door. In Hearthfire, the Dragonborn’s children will describe Nelkir and his siblings as “mean” if they lived in Whiterun.

Why did Balgruuf side with the Empire?

He’s nothing more than a barbarian renegade, whose lust for power has cost the lives of countless innocents. So, Balgruuf believes that the Nords need the Empire’s help to defend themselves from the Thalmor.

Why does Balgruuf side with the Imperials?

He is a man who cares strongly about Nordic traditions and does not seem to like the Legion too much (calls them Milk Drinkers during the civil war quest line iirc). He is able to retain his rule of Whiterun by choosing the Imperial side, so that could be him just being pragmatic.

Why did Balgruuf side with the empire?

Does Jarl Balgruuf have a wife?

Same thing for Jarl Laila Law-Giver in Riften, she has two sons but no husband. There are quite a few brother and sister duos, in Oblivion and Skyrim. So there’s no real need for a married husband or wife.

Is the Stormcloak evil?

Ulfric Stormcloak is not evil, he just doesn’t see the bigger picture. He sees his cause as saving Skyrim, but all it is is handing it to the Aldmeri Dominion on a silver platter. The Thalmor have forcefully extended this war several times already, because the longer Skyrim is in chaos, the weaker the Empire gets.