Going to Whiterun | Before the Storm TES V: Skyrim Guide

Last update: 02 December 2019

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This page of the guide to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim includes a walkthrough of the second part of the main quest Before the Storm. With our guide, you will learn how to get to Whiterun and where you can find the Jarl.

New main objective: Talk to the Jarl of Whiterun

Note! You will receive this objective regardless of whether you have allied with Hadvar or Ralof.

Open the world map and you should note that Whiterun is north of Riverwood (screen above) - Going to Whiterun | Before the Storm - Before the Storm - The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Game Guide

Open the world map and you should note that Whiterun is north of Riverwood (screen above). If you were already there, you can use the quick travel option. Otherwise, you will have to get there on your own and in that case I'd suggest using the northern village exit. Cross the river bridge and afterwards head north, trying to stay on the paved path. You can also follow the signposts that you come across on your way.

Approach Whiterun from the west, finding a path leading to an abandoned drawbridge - Going to Whiterun | Before the Storm - Before the Storm - The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Game Guide

Approach Whiterun from the west, finding a path leading to an abandoned drawbridge. Approach the main city gate (screen above), beside which you will be stopped by one of the Whiterun guards. You can tell the man the truth about your intentions and therefore gain access to city, or use one of the dialogue options connected with Speech, i.e. persuade, bribe or intimidate him. Regardless of the chosen option, open the gate to get inside Whitewood.

After getting inside Whiterun, head towards the Jarls castle in the distance, to the Dragonsreach to be precise - Going to Whiterun | Before the Storm - Before the Storm - The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Game Guide

After getting inside Whiterun, head towards the Jarl's castle in the distance, to the Dragonsreach to be precise. Head inside and go to the main throne room (screen above). Here you will be stopped by Irileth, but after as short conversation she will let you approach Jarl Balgruuf to give him a report on the Dragon's attack and the situation in Riverwood. The Jarl will reward you with an armor (its type and properties depend on the current experience level and whether your character specializes more in light or heavy types) and ask you to meet with the mage Farengar.

Main quest unlocked: Bleak Falls Barrow

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Table of Contents

TES V: Skyrim Guide

Skyrim Mods Guide

Introduction

Modding step by step

How do I install mods?

Mods

SkyUI Ultimate Follower Overhual Immersive Armors Immersive Weapons Apocalypse - Magic of Skyrim Alternate Start Windstad Mine Werewolf Mastery Climates of Tamriel

Skyrim: Bruma Game Guide

Introduction

General information

How to install this mod? Starting your adventure

Quests in the game

Visit Bruma Absent Antiquity Ugly Love The Courier Upon My Honor A Delicate Situation The Screeching Songman A Stormcloack in Chains The Way Home Whispers of the Mountains Against the Cutters Service Rewarded Alammu's Veil Undeath at Underpall

Main quests

Basics

Starting Tips

FAQ

How to get rid of vampirism and lycanthropy disease Are there any romances in Skyrim How long does it take to complete Skyrim

Walkthrough

List of all missions

Prologue

Unbound

Running away from the Dragon Getting through the Keep with Hadvar Getting through the Keep with Ralof

Before the Storm

Meeting with Alvor Meeting with Gerdur Going to Whiterun

Bleak Falls Barrow

Meeting with Farengar Heading to Bleak Falls Barrow

Dragon Rising

Meeting with the Jarl Fighting the Dragon

The Way of the Voice

Heading to the Greybeards Greybeards training

The Horn of Jurgen Windcaller

Heading to the temple of Ustengrav Retrieving the Horn and giving it to the Greybeards

A Blade in the Dark

Meeting with Delphine Heading to dragon burial site Fighting the Dragon

Diplomatic Immunity

Meeting with Delphine Getting onto the Embassy party Collecting information on the return of dragons Getting out of the embassy

A Cornered Rat

Establishing Esbern's whereabouts Finding Esbern

A Chance Arrangement

Talking with Brynjolf The theft

Alduin's Wall

Escorting Esbern Heading to Alduin's Wall

The Throat of the World

Meeting with the Greybeards Heading to The Throat of the World Meeting Paarthurnax

Elder Knowledge

Heading to Winterhold Finding Septimus Signus Obtaining the Elder Scroll

Alduin's Bane

Reading the Elder Scroll Battle with Alduin

The Fallen

Finding Alduin Preparing to catch a dragon Catching the dragon

Season Unending

Inviting the hostile parties to the negotiations Participating in the negotiations

Paarthurnax

Killing Paarthurnax

The World-Eater's Eyrie

Heading to the Skuldafn Temple Reaching the portal Going through the portal

Sovngarde

Reaching the Hall of Valor Meeting the Nord warriors

Dragonslayer

Defeating Alduin Returning to Skyrim

Trophy guide

List of trophies

Appendix

Controls System requirements List of cheats

College of Winterhold quests

Introduction First Lessons Under Saarthal - p. 1 Under Saarthal - p. 2 Hitting the Books - p. 1 Hitting the Books - p. 2 Good Intentions Revealing the Unseen - p. 1 Revealing the Unseen - p. 2 Revealing the Unseen - p. 3 Containment Staff of Magnus - p. 1 Staff of Magnus - p. 2 Staff of Magnus - p. 3 Eye of Magnus Rejoining the College Shalidor's Insights Onmund's Request J'Zargo's Experiment Arniel's Endeavor - p. 1 Arniel's Endeavor - p. 2 Aftershock Alteration Ritual Spell Illusion Ritual Spell Destruction Ritual Spell Conjuration Ritual Spell Restoration Ritual Spell Miscellaneous: Restocking Soul Gems Miscellaneous: Enchantment Fetching Miscellaneous: Valuable Book Fetching Miscellaneous: Out of Balance Miscellaneous: Brelyna's Practice Miscellaneous: Tolfdir's Alembic Miscellaneous: Velehk Sain's Treasure

Thieves Guild quests

Introduction A Chance Arrangement Taking Care of Business Loud and Clear Dampened Spirits Scoundrel's Folly Speaking with Silence Hard Answers The Pursuit Trinity Restored Blindsighted Darkness Returns No Stone Unturned Miscellaneous: Deliver Moon Sugar to Ri'saad The Fishing Job The Numbers Job The Bedlam Job The Burglary Job The Shill Job The Sweep Job The Heist Job City Influence: Whiterun - Imitation Amnesty City Influence: Windhelm - Summerset Shadows City Influence: Markarth - Silver Lining City Influence: Solitude - The Dainty Sload Under New Management Reparations

The Dark Brotherhood quests

The Companions quests

Introduction Take up Arms Proving Honor - p. 1 Proving Honor - p. 2 The Silver Hand Blood's Honor Purity of Revenge Glory of the Dead - p. 1 Glory of the Dead - p. 2 Glory of the Dead - p. 3 Hired Muscle Rescue Mission Animal Extermination Escaped Criminal Trouble in Skyrim Family Heirloom Stealing Plans Striking the Heart Totems of Hircine Purity Dragon Seekers

Daedric quests

Introduction Discerning the Transmundane - p. 1 Discerning the Transmundane - p. 2 Discerning the Transmundane - p. 3 Ill Met By Moonlight - p. 1 Ill Met By Moonlight - p. 2 The Taste of Death - p. 1 The Taste of Death - p. 2 The Black Star - p. 1 The Black Star - p. 2 The Black Star - p. 3 The Mind of Madness - p. 1 The Mind of Madness - p. 2 The House of Horrors The Cursed Tribe - p. 1 The Cursed Tribe - p. 2 The Only Cure - p. 1 The Only Cure - p. 2 The Only Cure - p. 3 A Daedra's Best Friend - p. 1 A Daedra's Best Friend - p. 2 The Break of Dawn - p. 1 The Break of Dawn - p. 2 A Night to Remember - p. 1 A Night to Remember - p. 2 Waking Nightmare - p. 1 Waking Nightmare - p. 2 The Whispering Door Pieces of the Past - p. 1 Pieces of the Past - p. 2 Pieces of the Past - p. 3 Boethiah's Calling - p. 1 Boethiah's Calling - p. 2

Side quests

List of side quests

Side quests

The White Phial The Pale Lady The Blessings of Nature Rise in the East - p. 1 Rise in the East - p. 2 Ancestral Worship Lights Out The Man Who Cried Wolf Infiltration Blood on the Ice - p. 1 Blood on the Ice - p. 2 The Book of Love Treasure Maps (I) Treasure Maps (II-III) Treasure Maps (IV-V) Treasure Maps (VI-VII) Treasure Maps (VIII-X) Dragon Priests Masks Unfathomable Depths Repairing the Phial No-one Escapes Cidhna Mine - p. 1 No-one Escapes Cidhna Mine - p. 2 The Forgemaster's Fingers Finding Insect Jars In my Time of Need Evil In Waiting The Heart of Dibella Repentance The Forsworn Conspiracy Siege on the Dragon Cult Kyne's Sacred Trials First Lessons Under Saarthal - p. 1 Under Saarthal - p. 2 Under Saarthal - p. 3 Rising at Dawn Laid to Rest The Lost Expedition Missing in Action Forbidden Legend - p. 1 Forbidden Legend - p. 2 Silenced Tongues The Wolf Queen Awakened The Golden Claw Promises to Keep A Scroll For Anska

The Bards College quests

Tending the Flames - p. 1 Tending the Flames - p. 2 Miscellaneous: Find Pantea's Flute Miscellaneous: Find Rjorn's Drum Miscellaneous: Find Finn's Lute

The Blades and the Greybeards quests

Introduction (The Blades) Bring a Follower to Delphine (The Blades) Ask Esbern about dragon lairs (The Blades) Bring a Dragon Scale and a Dragon Bone to Esbern (The Greybeards) Find the Word of Power

Civil War

Introduction

Imperial Legion Quests

Joining the Legion The Jagged Crown - p.1 The Jagged Crown - p.2 Message to Whiterun Battle for Whiterun Reunification of Skyrim - p.1 Reunification of Skyrim - p.2 A False Front Battle for Fort Dunstad Compelling Tribute The Battle for Fort Greenwall Rescue from Fort Kastav The Battle for Fort Amol Battle for Windhelm

Stormcloak Rebellion Quests

Joining the Stormcloaks The Jagged Crown - p.1 The Jagged Crown - p.2 Message to Whiterun Battle for Whiterun Liberation of Skyrim - p.1 Liberation of Skyrim - p.2 Rescue from Neugrad - p.1 Rescue from Neugrad - p.2 Compelling Tribute - p.1 Compelling Tribute - p.2 The Battle for Fort Sungard A False Front Battle for Fort Snowhawk The Battle for fort Hraggstad Battle for Solitude

World Atlas

Introduction

World maps

Locations list - p.1 Locations list - p.2 [1] North-west of Skyrim - p.1 [1] North-west of Skyrim - p.2 [2] North of Skyrim - p.1 [2] North of Skyrim - p.2 [3] North-east of Skyrim - p.1 [3] North-east of Skyrim - p.2 [4] East of Skyrim - p.1 [4] East of Skyrim - p.2 [5] Central Skyrim - p.1 [5] Central Skyrim - p.2 [6] West of Skyrim - p.1 [6] West of Skyrim - p.2 [7] South-west of Skyrim [8] South of Skyrim - p.1 [8] South of Skyrim - p.2 [9] South-east of Skyrim - p.1 [9] South-east of Skyrim - p.2

Character development

Choosing race and gender - p.1 Choosing race and gender - p.2

Skills

Introduction Smithing Heavy Armor Block Two-Handed One-Handed Archery Sneak Lockpicking Pickpocket Speech Alchemy Illusion Conjuration Destruction Restoration Alteration Enchanting

Hints

Examples of character archetypes Exploration Combat Comitting crimes Vampirism Lycanthropy

Listings

Bestiary Traders Dragon shouts Skill books Standing stones Followers Skill trainers

Spells

Basic information List of spells

Crafting

Smithing - Introduction Smithing - Items - p.1 Smithing - Items - p.2 Smithing - Items - p.3 Alchemy - Introduction Alchemy - Ingredients - p.1 Alchemy - Ingredients - p.2 Alchemy - Effects - p.1 Alchemy - Effects - p.2 Enchanting Woodcutting, Tanning, Cooking Mining and smelting Atronach Forge