Region Skyrim

The northernmost province of Tamriel, homeland of the Nords, divided into nine holds.

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Battle for Whiterun

Battle for Whiterun in Skyrim: storm the city with the Stormcloaks or defend it with the Legion. Walkthrough for both sides of the civil war's turning point.

Message to Whiterun

Message to Whiterun in Skyrim: deliver an ultimatum to Jarl Balgruuf and force Whiterun to pick a side in the civil war. Walkthrough for both factions.

Joining the Stormcloaks

Joining the Stormcloaks in Skyrim: kill the Ice Wraith on Serpentstone Isle for Galmar Stone-Fist and swear the oath to Ulfric. Walkthrough.

Joining the Legion

Joining the Legion in Skyrim: clear Fort Hraggstad of bandits for Legate Rikke and take the oath with General Tullius. Walkthrough and reward.

The Eye of Magnus

The Eye of Magnus: use the Staff of Magnus to break into the Hall of the Elements, defeat Ancano and become Arch-Mage of the College of Winterhold.

Containment

Containment: Ancano seals himself in with the Eye of Magnus – defend Winterhold from Magic Anomalies and find out what happened to the Arch-Mage.

Revealing the Unseen

Revealing the Unseen: travel to the Dwemer ruin of Mzulft, find the Focusing Crystal and use the Oculory to study the Eye of Magnus.

Good Intentions

Good Intentions: a Psijic monk visits the College – follow Ancano and consult the Augur of Dunlain in the Midden.

Under Saarthal

Under Saarthal: explore the ancient Nord city of Saarthal with Tolfdir, escape the trap with the Saarthal Amulet and discover the Eye of Magnus.

First Lessons

First Lessons: get into the College of Winterhold, take a tour with Mirabelle Ervine and attend Tolfdir's lesson on wards.