
Ulfric will stay in his palace, and if spoken to, will tell you, "We're ready to march on Solitude, but the Emperor's cousin is getting married! If royal blood was spilt, all of Cyrodiil would be up in arms.
If you're currently doing the Dark Brotherhood quest Bound Until Death, the Battle for Solitude will be delayed until that quest is complete. To minimize game lag, bodies disappear soon after they have been killed. The map marker for Solitude will disappear during the quest, so you will have to fast-travel to Katla's Farm or some other nearby destination and walk from there to the gates of Solitude. This quest, Battle for Whiterun (Stormcloaks), Battle for Whiterun (Imperial), and Battle for Windhelm are all different radiant versions of the same quest. Hero of Skyrim (30 points/Silver) - Capture Solitude or Windhelm. One achievement is unlocked at the end of this quest: This will complete the quest and begin the final stage of the Liberation of Skyrim. If you decline then he will reward you with a leveled sword after he kills Tullius. If you choose to kill Tullius then Ulfric will give you a leveled sword with which to do the deed. Choose whether to accept their offer or decline and allow Ulfric to kill the General. After some talking, Galmar and Ulfric will offer to give you the honor of finishing Tullius. Once Rikke is dead and Tullius is on the floor, the fighting will stop, and a short conversation will occur. Kill Rikke and beat Tullius into submission. A lengthy dialogue commences, and despite Ulfric's pleas that she surrender, Rikke insists on standing her ground and engages in combat. Head through the doorway with Galmar and Ulfric to confront General Tullius and Legate Rikke. You will be put in a cutscene mode for a few seconds while Ulfric tells Galmar to secure the door. Galmar and Ulfric will appear inside with you.
Once you've had enough fighting, enter Castle Dour. The gate to the courtyard will be closed, so you will have to go around the city to get to Castle Dour. There will be several wooden barricades littering the city-three hits or less from a weapon or Destruction spell will break them. If facing problems coping with the Imperial soldiers, it would be a good idea to stick with Ulfric. Follow them in and fight your way to Castle Dour. After the speech, everyone will run into Solitude. Make your way to the gates to Solitude to hear Ulfric's speech.
Go to Solitude and listen to Ulfric Stormcloak's speech.ĭetailed Walkthrough Assaulting the city Īfter taking Fort Hraggstad and returning to Galmar Stone-Fist, you will be told to meet Ulfric Stormcloak and help take Solitude. Get your orders from Galmar Stone-Fist. The Stormcloaks mount their final offensive.