Message to Whiterun (Stormcloak)

There is an equivalent quest if the Dragonborn joins the Imperial Legion. Note: You must have completed the quest Dragon Rising in the main quest before being able to complete this quest.

Walkthrough
The city of Whiterun is of strategic value to both the Imperials and the Stormcloaks. After giving him the Jagged Crown, Ulfric Stormcloak decides that it is time the Jarl of Whiterun decided whose side he is on, and sends the Dragonborn to find out. He then instructs the Dragonborn to deliver a message to Jarl Balgruuf.

Deliver message to the Jarl of Whiterun
The Dragonborn then travels to Whiterun and finds Jarl Balgruuf inside Dragonsreach and delivers Ulfric's message. By handing over Ulfric's War Axe.

Wait for the Jarl's response
Jarl Balgruuf then converses with Irileth and Proventus Avenicci for a brief period of time, and then decides to side with the Imperials in the civil war. He gives back the axe, and asks the Dragonborn to return it to Ulfric Stormcloak in the Palace of the Kings located in Windhelm, to signify that there is to be war.

Deliver axe to Jarl Ulfric
Ulfric will be disappointed with Balgruuf's decision to side with the Empire. Galmar on the other hand is ready for a war on Whiterun.

Wait for orders from Jarl Ulfric
After this, Ulfric Stormcloak initiates the quest Battle for Whiterun.

Dialogues

 * Jarl Ulfric Stormcloak:
 * Deliver this axe to Balgruuf the Greater.


 * Dragonborn:
 * Should I say anything to him?


 * Jarl Ulfric Stormcloak:
 * Men who understand each other often have no need for words.
 * There are but a few simple truths behind one warrior giving another his axe.
 * Balgruuf will know my meaning.


 * Dragonborn:
 * An axe?


 * Jarl Ulfric Stormcloak:
 * Yes. An axe. How long have you been in Skyrim...GIve the man my axe.
 * If he keeps it, I will bide my time. If he returnsz it to you, it means war.


 * Dragonborn:
 * Understood.


 * Jarl Ulfric Stormcloak:
 * Keep your wits about you. The Jarl of Whiterun is known for his temper.

Deliver axe to the Jarl of Whiterun

 * Dragonborn:
 * ''Jarl Ulfric Stormcloak asked me to deliver this axe to you.


 * Jarl Balgruuf the Greater:
 * Did he now? The man is persistent, I'll give him that.
 * I suppose it's time I give a s***y answer.

Wait for the Jarl's response

 * Jarl Balgruuf the Greater:
 * So about this axe...
 * You can return this axe to our friend. The esteemed Jarl of Windhelm has my answer. Make sure he gets it.

Deliver axe to Jarl Ulfric

 * Dragonborn:
 * The Jarl of Whiterun returns your axe.


 * Jarl Ulfric Stormcloak:
 * Then I was wrong about him.

Wait for oders from Jarl Ulfric

 * Jarl Ulfric Stormcloak:
 * Make haste to our camp in Whiterun. I want you on the front lines.
 * I have a feeling about you. Your place is on the battlefield. I need you there.


 * Dragonborn:
 * Many will die by my hand.


 * Jarl Ulfric Stormcloak:
 * Then I commit them to whatever gods they still believe in.
 * Talos be with you!

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