When you arrive in Solitude, the town guards will all recommend that you join the cause and talk to Rikke, saying, "If you've come to Solitude to join the Legion, speak to Rikke. When you have convinced General Tullius to show up, Rikke will comment: "Talking peace with Ulfric? Stand down and face public execution, or advance and face summary execution by my hands. ", Legate Rikke: "Alright legionnaires! A subreddit dedicated to the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. So do all the Nords that serve the Empire. For your consideration. When you ask for new orders, the quest The Battle for Fort Greenwall will begin (see this section). General Tullius: "Well, if he wants to stand outside the protection of the Empire, fine. Imperial Soldier 2: "Too bad we can't read these carvings. Do Bretons worship Daedra? "Rikke: "If Ulfric gets his hand on that crown, it won't be a fairy tale. It'll make for a better song. Spread out and see what we've got. She also carries a belted tunic, which she was supposed to wear while sleeping. "Your objective is Fort Dunstad. But we'll get to it first. All hail his Legionnaires!" Meet the soldiers preparing for the attack. "I need you to deliver some false orders to the Stormcloak commander in Dawnstar. You could see that if you had any faith left in that black heart of yours. I'm glad you made it in one piece. Tullius, having given up at this point, will offer little resistance. During the attack on Windhelm, General Tullius himself will fight alongside Legate Rikke and his army of legionnaires and will give a heartfelt speech just outside the city gates. Rikke: "There's bound to be resistance. But I belong to her." Otherwise, she will just ask "Are you lost?" We can use the weapons here, and I'll pass on the coin to Solitude." We can use the weapons here, and I'll pass on the coin to Solitude. At this point, you can ask Rikke several questions. Prepare to move out. Either way, much blood will be spilt. Tullius: "Song or not, I just want it done. We've come for the General. "Soldier #2: "Is this what killed that Stormcloak over there? After defeating all the soldiers stationed in the city streets, Ulfric will enter Castle Dour to confront General Tullius and Legate Rikke. A final confrontation is inevitable, but you will witness a melancholic conversation between the three old friends: Ulfric: "Secure the door. "Rikke: "One thing at a time soldier. When Alduin has been defeated, the mist will disappear from Sovngarde and Rikke will get up to thank you sincerely for lifting the curse of the World-Eater. This is the day we send a message to Ulfric Stormcloak and the rebel Jarls who support him. She's a Nord in the Legion who is still (secretly) worshipping Talos despite the ban imposed by the WGC. She personally knows the key players of the rebellion, Ulfric Stormcloakand Galmar Stone-Fist, as they were once friends and fought side by side in the Imperial Legionduring The Great War. It'll be a problem. Hadvar: "Hey, I found a crown over here on this corpse. I wonder what it's used for." All hail the Emperor! ", Reporting for duty. I'm proud to have any part in making it strong again.". Later, she can be encountered in Sovngarde, where she laments that the Legion wished to protect Skyrim, but only succeeded in killing men and women from both sides who are now being devoured by Alduin. You ready, auxiliary? It is home to the Nords, large and hardy men and women who have a strong resistance to frost, both natural and magical. ", She then turns to you: "Welcome to the Legion, auxiliary. ", Reporting for duty. 4. ""We do this for the good of Skyrim and her people. Ulfric rises from his throne, draws his enchanted steel war axe, and faces the General, Rikke, and the Dragonborn with Galmar. Ready now! I'll send some men with a wagon to collect the prize. I've sent men to scout out the area. and return to her strategies. But no. Tullius: "Right. But I fear he's in too far to stop now. My parents were Legionnaires, and I've followed in their footsteps. Rikke is a Nord, and believes strongly that Skyrim should be part of the Empire. He's not a sentimental man taken to fancy. 12. In the next room, she will stop once again, obviously suspicious: Rikke: "I don't like the look of this. If while you're out there, you stumble into any Stormcloak military camps, I expect you to destroy them. Legate Rikke, the right hand of General Tullius, is also a follower of Talos. Confidence I can use. I'd rather take a moment and look around than walk blindly into an ambush. The order, or even the existence, of the seven possible quests can change depending on your choices during Season Unending. Let's get that crown men!". But no, you're content to snatch scraps falling off the Emperor's table. or "You've done well, to even get the two of them in the same room." In the next room, Rikke and two soldiers will gather around a deceased draugr and say: Soldier #1: "What in the nine holds is that? But I'm warning you, if this turns out to be a waste of time and men" We'll stay here and see if we can find anything else that could be of use. Despite being on different sides in the current conflict, they do still have some positive feelings for each other. Bravado gets soldiers killed. Laila: "So enters Maven Black-Briar, the glint of Imperial coin in her eyes. The Empire glories in your accomplishments. (quietly):"I hate giving speeches. When Galmar is dead and Ulfric is kneeling on the floor, Tullius will sheathe his sword and once again prove how little he knows about Nord traditions: Tullius: "Well Ulfric, you can't escape from me this time. After the soldiers are gathered for the attack: Legate Rikke: "Listen up, legionnaires. The rest of my men are already assembling outside Korvanjund. Legate Rikke: Steady now. If the Dragonborn sides with the Stormcloaks, Rikke is killed while defending Tullius during the Civil War in their final stand in Castle Dour in Solitude. Rrrrrraaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!". Legate Rikke: "In the absence of the Moot, it would further legitimize her claim." "I am a loyal citizen of the Empire. If you accept the mission she will instead say: "Good. What did Talos do to the elves? But don't do anything rash if you go to Windhelm.". Maybe they cannot spare more Justiciars and just considered Markarth more important or they didn't want to antagonize the Jarl and swing him to the Stormcloak side. Legate Rikke ", Legate Rikke: "The crown should be around here somewhere. With Frorkmar having been given the false information regarding Fort Dunstad, Rikke assigns the Dragonborn to attack the fort with the Imperial troops and wipe out the Stormcloak garrison so the Legion can take over. She was supposed to live a more normal existence, but doesn't, due to a bug. "Rikke: "General. 000198BB Come, Legate. and rush through the door to Korvanjund Crypt. It'll make for a better song." But I have not." After fighting the guards outside the entrance she will say, "The Stormcloaks are here in force. Rikke: "This is what you wanted? "Rikke: "Brunwulf. But without Ulfric to inflame their passions, they'll settle down and return to their homes eventually. For the Legion! We're going to make sure he doesn't get his hands on it. This is the Skyrim you want?! May it burn down around you." The Nightgate and Candlehearth inns are frequent stops for Stormcloak runners. I'm impressed. And nearly all have been overrun with bandits or other vagabonds. I have it under control. Once that is done, The Pale will be placed under Imperial control, with Legate Constantius Tituleius replacing Frorknar in Dawnstar, and Skald the Elder removed from his position as Jarl. She will then lead the way into Korvanjund Temple and enter sneak mode, carefully making her way towards the patrolling Stormcloaks, whispering, "Everybody ready? Rikke is a Nord, and believes strongly that Skyrim should be part of the Empire. I'm an Imperial Nord and I like Talos a lot. I gave you an order. Race We follow our hearts. When you report to her, she will task you with a special rescue mission, starting the quest Rescue from Fort Kastav: "Your objective is Fort Kastav. Without it Skyrim will assuredly fall to the Dominion." Take my home. We don't want any Stormcloak reinforcements taking us by surprise. Imperial Soldiers: (Cheer), Tullius: "I hate giving speeches." Rikke: "That's not the Skyrim I want to live in." If you choose to act overly confident, she will remark, "Is that confidence, or bravado? As a result, you will have to arrange a peace meeting between the Imperials and Stormcloaks in High Hrothgar, starting the quest Season Unending. "Galmar: "Already done. The end goal of both the empire and the Stormcloaks (although Ulfric MIGHT be a Thalmor agent, sad but true.) To be destroyed from the inside." When Ulfric meets his demise by either you or Tullius, a mournful Rikke will say goodbye to her old friend: Rikke: "Talos be with you"Tullius: "What was that, Legate? ", Reporting for duty. In the meantime, we'll continue to root them out and put them to the sword. "Rikke: "There's bound to be resistance. But before we go any further, it's time for you to officially join the Legion. They never knew what hit them. General Tullius: "So what - Ulfric gets this crown and then suddenly he's High King?" Ulfric: "I'll never surrender Skyrim into the hands of a corrupt and dying Empire." Follow/Fav Talos Be With You. See if you can find some way to get that gate open." While the Empire may have made Talos worship illegal as a part of the White-Gold Concordat, they didn't have much of a choice to sign it. Because of that, I completely disagree with your assertion that no good character would ever choose the Empire over the Stormcloaks. This will start the final quest Battle for Windhelm. 3 comment. Everyone, with me! And we still could be. Rikke is a Nord, and believes strongly that Skyrim should be part of the Empire. Skyrim Gameplay Walkthrough - General Tullius Legate Rikke Ulfric Stormcloak Battle for Solitude Ending Civil War Final Boss Ending#Skyrim #GamingSKYRIM SPECIAL EDITION The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is a 2016 remaster of the 2011 game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, the fifth installment of The Elder Scrolls series. "Rikke: "Ulfric. Focus on our primary mission. Once that is done, Falkreath will be back under Imperial control, and Siddgeir will be reinstated as Jarl in place of Dengeir. Legate Rikke: "It won't be a waste." I've heard of this. We need to hit them before they know we're here." I aim to turn that into an advantage. Legate Rikke is the chief legate of the Imperial Legion under General Tullius. ", Legate Rikke: "I'm telling you, Ulfric's planning an attack on Whiterun." Galmar: "Stand aside woman. General Tullius: "You Nords and your bloody sense of honor." Some likely joined the Stormcloaks, others probably did not and remained neutral or headed back home to Cyrodiil or wherever their families are. Moving on to Korvanjund Halls will lead to an interesting discovery: the Hall of Stories. It matters little to me. Rikke: "You're a damn fool." There are still Stormcloak camps, tucked away in the hills. "Tullius: "The Legion will be staying here for quite some time. I'll send some men with a wagon to collect the prize. Rikke: "Already done, sir." Legate Rikke, General Tullius' chief lieutenant, is a loyal Imperial officer as well as a Nord who firmly believes that Skyrim must remain part of the Empire. Rikke: "Skyrim doesn't belong to you, Ulfric." Tullius: "What was that, Legate?" Are you up to the task? Maven: "Jarl Black-Briar. Gender We are all trapped in Alduin's web - for our allegiance he cares not, but devours us equally - doom unescapable. But don't do anything rash if you go to Windhelm. To give the empire time to rebuild and plan their next offensive. Shield brothers and sisters killing each other? Ulfric: "Let the Dragonborn be the one to do it. Looks like we weren't the first ones here, either. But first we need to get our hands on some rebel orders to make the forgeries. General Tullius: "Don't you Nords put any stock in your own traditions? You're free to leave." However, if she is dead by the time you reach Sovngarde as part of the Main Quest, you will encounter Rikke in the afterlife, sitting helpless on a rock in the mist outside the Hall of Valor, unable to find her way and seemingly scared of being consumed by Alduin. "Rikke: "Skyrim doesn't belong to you, Ulfric. In the meantime, we'll continue to root them out and put them to the sword. He fought in the Imperial army in the War against the Dominion. His head will be sent to Cyrodiil where it will adorn a spike on the walls of the Imperial City. Also, you can put that first line in spoilers. "Rikke: "Not everyone's agreed to the Moot. When the enemies are dead, she will say, "Follow me. Once Ulfric Stormcloak returns Balgruuf's War Axe to Balgruuf the Greater a Stormcloak attack on Whiterun is inevitable and Balgruuf will have no choice but to accept assistance from the Imperial Legion. I gave you an order. Any last requests before I send you to to wherever you people go when you die." The rebels are keeping some of our men prisoner there. Draft another letter with the usual platitudes, but this time share some of your intelligence regarding Ulfric's plans. ", Legate Rikke: "Everybody ready? Holy heart attack, I was not paying attention. Rikke usually wears Imperial armor with matching boots and bracers. She also whispers "Talos be with you" to Ulfric Stormcloak after he is killed, only for General Tullius to react with alarm. General Tullius has an announcement! Let me know if you find something. "Your objective is Fort Greenwall. But we'll get to it first. "Tullius: "I hope we haven't just created a martyr. When Esbern suggests that capturing a dragon in Dragonsreach may be the only way to get to Alduin, Jarl Balgruuf the Greater will be understandably hesitant if the Civil War still rages. We're going to install a garrison there, but first, your[sic] going to clean out the bandits that have moved in." She will then explain what can be expected at the fort: "The ancients built many of the fortresses that dot the landscape of Skyrim. Imperial Soldier Skyrim, is a vast region set in the northern part of Tamriel. ", Reporting for duty. What are we waiting for?". Never forget that. "I hope Ulfric will come to his senses. Ten to one they're just waiting for us on the other side. We've come for the General." Ulfric: "Rikke. You must be an optimist." Every day more join his cause. If you ask her for a minute of preparation time, she will seem perturbed: "This isn't a damn summer picnic! You are to meet them, find a way to slip in, free our men, and take over the fort. Community content is available under. Prepare to move out. "Rikke: "No, it's not as simple as that, but the Jagged Crown would be a potent symbol for his cause to rally around. Those Stormcloaks are here for the same reason we are. Keep your guard up. When Tullius asks you to regain the Pale, Rikke will show up in the snowy Pale Imperial Camp east of hold capital Dawnstar, Rikke will be located in the easternmost tent, busy studying a huge regional map of Skyrim. Keep that in mind. ", Legate Rikke: "Follow me. Then join them in wiping out the rebels. After liberating all other holds and taking Fort Amol, the main fort defending Eastmarch, Legate Rikke will order you to meet them outside Windhelm for General Tullius' speech, with the city already being besieged by catapult fire from the Eastmarch Imperial Camp : "All right. On the other hand, he also refuses to acknowledge Ulfric's claim." Skyrim was originally inhabited by a race of Mer known as the Snow Elves, though after the Atmoran-Snow Elf War, the Snow Elves were destroyed and the Atmorans settled the land. Legend has it that the crown is made from the bones and teeth of ancient dragons, and is said to increase the power of the wearer. ", "Good work! 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