Stormcloaks (Club/Faction)

[GoatLiver]

UESP Stormcloak Faction

This is an idea I got from over in the Morrowind section and have being thinking about making for a while. Hopefully the idea sticks and people will like it and continue to post in this thread, if any filthy Imperials or Thalmor want to start a similar thread then by all means do so.

Here you can discuss anything and everything you love about the Stormcloaks! Post screenshots, short stories/adventures, ask questions, start discussions or just generally babble on about how much you hate the Empire.

The civil war was one of my favourite stories in Skyrim and I know I'm not the only full-blooded Stormcloak out here, hopefully this will get the rest of you out the wood work and showing your true colours.

If you want to join this fan-thread just request membership below, there will also be an optional survey if you want to take it just copy and paste then answer the questions.

Members
High-King: Ulfric Stormcloak
Stormblade: GoatLiver, Mefris Elmek
Snow-Hammer: Wolfie, Right-Hand-Of-Sithis
Seidr: tdawg0, Hrolf Alfblod, TDZippity, Witchery
Bone-Breaker: Southern Archer, Swordsister, Mediziner
Skald: Unionhack, Chaos the N'wah, ZackyZombify
Ice-Veins: POMC S117, Tingz0r, Bread Master, Imp, Nova



Survey

Spoiler:

Here are the survey questions:

1. Why did you choose to side with the Stormcloaks?

2. Who is your favourite (in-game) Stormcloak or Stormcloak supporter?

3. What do you make/think of the Markarth Incident?

4. What are your feelings towards the White-Gold Concordat and ultimately the surrender of the Empire that ended the great war?

5. Do you hate elves/outsiders?

6. Is there anything special you do when playing a Stormcloak character (roleplaying-wise)?

7. What is your favourite Stormcloak related quote?

8. Do you think an independent Skyrim under Ulfric would be stronger than one united with the Empire?

9. Have you ever completed the Imperial side of the civil war?

10. If you talked to Torygg in Sovngarde during the quest "Sovngarde" what did you make of his words and how it related to Ulfric?

Faction Rules

Spoiler:

1. Follow all the Official UESP Rules
2. To contribute in a positive manner to faction activities and discussion
3. To show other members the upmost respect at all times
4. To respect and serve the Stormcloaks faithfully
5. Do NOT spam in any of the faction threads (see rule 1)
6. Make sure to have fun!

I will assume the rank of Stormblade for now and keep this thread up to date as long as people are posting in it.

You can post a message linking to this thread in your signature.


ALL HAIL ULFRIC STORMCLOAK THE TRUE HIGH KING!!!

[Wolfie]

All hair Ulfric!

PS I wanna join

[GoatLiver]

Awesome! I give you the rank of Snow-Hammer. Answer the survey if you want to, otherwise just let me know if you want a different rank!

[Br3admax]

Me too, the Empire I know is dead.

Spoiler:

1. Why did you choose to side with the Stormcloaks?
Because unlike the Empire they show loyalty to Talos and Man
2. Who is your favourite (in-game) Stormcloak or Stormcloak supporter?
Besides me, Ulfric Stormcloak, of course. Next would be the one in Sovngarde.
3. What do you make/think of the Markarth Incident?
The Empire lied to it's Legion and it's gods, it makes no since to me. Either you are with your people or you are not.
4. What are your feelings towards the White-Gold Concordat and ultimately the surrender of the Empire that ended the great war?
I believe it was a waste. The Empire could have prevailed if they had continued the offensive. I want to ask Titus Mede II how Thalmor boots taste.
5. Do you hate elves/outsiders?
I hate only those who do not appreciate what all the gods do for them. I hate those who hate loyalty. And most of all I hate those who can not bleed for those that they asks to bleed for them.
6. Is there anything special you do when playing a Stormcloak character (roleplaying-wise)?
I see a Talos shrine, I pray to it. Not for shouts but to Talos. I wear an Amuler of Talos at all times. And to top it all off, guess which general had an "unrelenting" death.
7. What is your favourite Stormcloak related quote?
"We're fighting because Skyrim needs heroes, and there's no one else but us!"
8. Do you think an independent Skyrim under Ulfric would be stronger than one united with the Empire?
I think any state with the Empire's resources would be strong, we don't need the Empire, and the Thalmor will fear the day when the Sons of Skyrim sing their doom and write it with Nordic Steel.
9. Have you ever completed the Imperial side of the civil war?
Yes, and all I received was pay for everyone who died. And Ulfric's death was poetic, but unjust. Of course I shouted him to death too. But I have only done it once and have always regretted it. I still felt Elder Scrolls I-IV nostalgia.
10. If you talked to Torygg in Sovngarde during the quest "Sovngarde" what did you make of his words and how it related to Ulfric?
He didn't exactly tell me why Ulfric honor was stained. I assumed his was too stained from all the Colovian Brandy I'm sure he and his wife were drinking in Thalmor goblets. His honor was so stained, he probably thought it was supposed to look like that.

"The Dominion may have defeated the Empire, but they will never defeat Skyrim!"

[GoatLiver]

Ah another true son of skyrim! Good to see, I give you the rank of snow-hammer also! Pm me if you want a different rank.

[Br3admax]

Did you do the survey? Also, I'm not in the OP?

[Derp53]

The empire in Oblivion was a lot better than mede dynasty, I lost all faith in the empire after they signed off on a treaty that turned them into the thalmor's apparent whipping boys

Spoiler:

1. Why did you choose to side with the Stormcloaks?
The empire tried to behead me and sold themselves to the thalmor to preserve their claim to power at the cost of their loyal province.
2. Who is your favourite (in-game) Stormcloak or Stormcloak supporter?
My favorite stormcloak supporter is Sorly the Builder, he's reliable and practical.
3. What do you make/think of the Markarth Incident?
The empire betrayed Skyrim by signing the WGC but the level brutality used against the forsworn was unnecessary and ended in only tragedy.
4. What are your feelings towards the White-Gold Concordat and ultimately the surrender of the Empire that ended the great war?
The WGC is complete [&@%!] and the empire made themselves out to be weaklings for signing it.
5. Do you hate elves/outsiders?
I don't hate outsiders and I only bear a general disdain towards altmer. I take a person's character into consideration before liking or disliking them.
6. Is there anything special you do when playing a Stormcloak character (roleplaying-wise)?
I slaughter haughty imperial soldiers with brutality while making a fellow nord's death swift and merciful.
7. What is your favourite Stormcloak related quote?
"DEATH TO THE EMPIRE!"
8. Do you think an independent Skyrim under Ulfric would be stronger than one united with the Empire?
Yes, the empire is a shamble of what it used to be and it's time to cast off their limiting influence and prosper.
9. Have you ever completed the Imperial side of the civil war?
Yes, I had to see how both sides of the war ended.
10. If you talked to Torygg in Sovngarde during the quest "Sovngarde" what did you make of his words and how it related to Ulfric? Torygg was weak and I only gave him a passing glance on my way to kill Alduin, he was only interested in entertaining Elisif and never ruled Skyrim properly.

[Br3admax]

The empire in Oblivion was a lot better than mede dynasty, I lost all faith in the empire after they signed off on a treaty that turned them into the thalmor's apparent whipping boys

Spoiler:

1. Why did you choose to side with the Stormcloaks?
The empire tried to behead me and sold themselves to the thalmor to preserve their claim to power at the cost of their loyal province.
2. Who is your favourite (in-game) Stormcloak or Stormcloak supporter?
My favorite stormcloak supporter is Sorly the Builder, he's reliable and practical.
3. What do you make/think of the Markarth Incident?
The empire betrayed Skyrim by signing the WGC but the level brutality used against the forsworn was unnecessary and ended in only tragedy.
4. What are your feelings towards the White-Gold Concordat and ultimately the surrender of the Empire that ended the great war?
The WGC is complete [&@%!] and the empire made themselves out to be weaklings for signing it.
5. Do you hate elves/outsiders?
I don't hate outsiders and I only bear a general disdain towards altmer. I take a person's character into consideration before liking or disliking them.
6. Is there anything special you do when playing a Stormcloak character (roleplaying-wise)?
I slaughter haughty imperial soldiers with brutality while making a fellow nord's death swift and merciful.
7. What is your favourite Stormcloak related quote?
"DEATH TO THE EMPIRE!"
8. Do you think an independent Skyrim under Ulfric would be stronger than one united with the Empire?
Yes, the empire is a shamble of what it used to be and it's time to cast off their limiting influence and prosper.
9. Have you ever completed the Imperial side of the civil war?
Yes, I had to see how both sides of the war ended.
10. If you talked to Torygg in Sovngarde during the quest "Sovngarde" what did you make of his words and how it related to Ulfric? Torygg was weak and I only gave him a passing glance on my way to kill Alduin, he was only interested in entertaining Elisif and never ruled Skyrim properly.

Nice. I loved it when Elisif so readily kissed Ulfric's boots, just like the Empire she put so much faith in.

[Wolfie]

Whoa whao whao, me and you see eye to eye on soemthng? :O

[Br3admax]

Whoa whao whao, me and you see eye to eye on soemthng? :O

Weird, I know.

[This Is My Name]

Here you can discuss anything and everything you love about the Stormcloaks!

I love the way they die.

[Tingz0r]

Here you can discuss anything and everything you love about the Stormcloaks!

I love the way they die.

With honor?

[Sam]

Here you can discuss anything and everything you love about the Stormcloaks!

I love the way they die.

With honor?

There isnt much honor when i slit their throats and leave their bodies naked in the streets of Windhelm.

But in all seriousness, i kinda respect the stormcloaks, and if they were not racist, i probably would have joined them... even on my Argonian character.

[Wolfie]

Thats funny cause I did almost the same thing, to the emporor.

[GoatLiver]

Well put wolfie!

and Tingz0r not sure if you want to join but you appear to be on our side, just let me know if you want a rank

Good to see all the stormcloak brothers and sisters rising up to spit in the face of the empire! Derp53 I am giving you the rank of Bone-Breaker! wear it well.

Br3admax, I will answer the survey now, didn't do it before since I didn't want to double post xD

1. Why did you choose to side with the Stormcloaks?
It was the correct moral choice to make, and the Empire is no longer the Septim Empire or Talos.

2. Who is your favourite (in-game) Stormcloak or Stormcloak supporter?
Many great Stormcloaks in Skyrim, but Ulfric takes the cake, the man is a living legend and not afraid to stand up for his values.

3. What do you make/think of the Markarth Incident?
There was very little evidence except for what was recorded by a clearly biased Imperial scholar who is also a forsworn sympathizer. The whole event was clearly propaganda to weaken Ulfric's cause when he clearly has the right of it.

4. What are your feelings towards the White-Gold Concordat and ultimately the surrender of the Empire that ended the great war?
The empire sold out its values and its Gods to stay in power and betrayed everyone who fought and died for them in the war. There is enough evidence to suggest that had the fighting continued they could have won outright and the shameful act of signing the concordat was done out of greed and lust for power.

5. Do you hate elves/outsiders?
Not all outsiders, but ones that have no morals and no love for Gods like Talos. Also the elves (High Elves) don't make a good case for me to like them at all.

6. Is there anything special you do when playing a Stormcloak character (roleplaying-wise)?
I usually wear the Stormcloak sets of armour even late in the game when dragon-scale is available just to make sure everyone knows what's going on and that I'm with the Stormcloaks. I also like to place amulets of Talos on dead Thalmor agents as a final sign of disrespect.

7. What is your favourite Stormcloak related quote?
"The Aldmeri Dominion may have defeated the Empire, but it has not defeated Skyrim!"

8. Do you think an independent Skyrim under Ulfric would be stronger than one united with the Empire?
Yes I think the Empire is weak and dis-functional, only one straw away from collapse. An independent Skyrim under the leadership of a brilliant military mind like Ulfric would be able to defend itself from outsiders and eventually take the fight to the Elves.

9. Have you ever completed the Imperial side of the civil war?
No, I joined on one character but halfway through "The Jagged Crown" I deleted that save file out of shame.

10. If you talked to Torygg in Sovngarde during the quest "Sovngarde" what did you make of his words and how it related to Ulfric?
I was always saddened to know that Torygg respected Ulfric and I wish he would have decided to fight the Empire with Ulfric instead. Although his final words where about his bride he did not have the same love of country that Ulfric has.

[OblivionDuruza]

Here you can discuss anything and everything you love about the Stormcloaks!

I love the way they die.

Let's be wary this doesn't devolve into another Stormcloaks v. Empire debate, and that it maintains a high level of discussion. By this I mean, ideally it'd be awesome if all such 'groups/clubs' could be places to discuss at a level more than simply brief survey responses and people signing-up, although either of the two is certainly acceptable (and yes, I will admit it's had to attain any real level perfection in this regard). An interesting question would be, what would you do to alter the Stormcloaks, or are they the perfect faction, in your eyes, as they are? Surely although you're fans, you can't overlook some of their more prominent faults?

[Derp53]

The empire in Oblivion was a lot better than mede dynasty, I lost all faith in the empire after they signed off on a treaty that turned them into the thalmor's apparent whipping boys

Spoiler:

1. Why did you choose to side with the Stormcloaks?
The empire tried to behead me and sold themselves to the thalmor to preserve their claim to power at the cost of their loyal province.
2. Who is your favourite (in-game) Stormcloak or Stormcloak supporter?
My favorite stormcloak supporter is Sorly the Builder, he's reliable and practical.
3. What do you make/think of the Markarth Incident?
The empire betrayed Skyrim by signing the WGC but the level brutality used against the forsworn was unnecessary and ended in only tragedy.
4. What are your feelings towards the White-Gold Concordat and ultimately the surrender of the Empire that ended the great war?
The WGC is complete [&@%!] and the empire made themselves out to be weaklings for signing it.
5. Do you hate elves/outsiders?
I don't hate outsiders and I only bear a general disdain towards altmer. I take a person's character into consideration before liking or disliking them.
6. Is there anything special you do when playing a Stormcloak character (roleplaying-wise)?
I slaughter haughty imperial soldiers with brutality while making a fellow nord's death swift and merciful.
7. What is your favourite Stormcloak related quote?
"DEATH TO THE EMPIRE!"
8. Do you think an independent Skyrim under Ulfric would be stronger than one united with the Empire?
Yes, the empire is a shamble of what it used to be and it's time to cast off their limiting influence and prosper.
9. Have you ever completed the Imperial side of the civil war?
Yes, I had to see how both sides of the war ended.
10. If you talked to Torygg in Sovngarde during the quest "Sovngarde" what did you make of his words and how it related to Ulfric? Torygg was weak and I only gave him a passing glance on my way to kill Alduin, he was only interested in entertaining Elisif and never ruled Skyrim properly.

Nice. I loved it when Elisif so readily kissed Ulfric's boots, just like the Empire she put so much faith in.

Elisif is the equivalent of a broad by TES standards, no leadership skills and nicer looks than a voice and mental skills, Falk Firebeard and General Tullius are the ones running the imperial side of the civil war. Though the best part was when Siddgeir had the nerve to call me a wretch after I killed a dragon that almost killed half of Falkreath and then told me people like Ulfric who actually make some kind of noticeable impression are rabble rousers who don't know the cost of freedom from the empire

[Archer]

I'd like to join, if I can. Heres the Survey:

Spoiler:

1. Why did you choose to side with the Stormcloaks?
The empire not only tried to kill me, they also fought a war and then signed the treaty they were offered before it even started.
2. Who is your favourite (in-game) Stormcloak or Stormcloak supporter?
I would have to say Ralof. He is one of the more relatable Stormcloaks and he seems like a real bro.
3. What do you make/think of the Markarth Incident?
It was written by an imperial scholar. If that isnt biased, I dont know what is.
4. What are your feelings towards the White-Gold Concordat and ultimately the surrender of the Empire that ended the great war?
The empire was stupid for signing that. Then they expect everyone to just go along with it and act like nothing ever happened. Foolish mistake.
5. Do you hate elves/outsiders?
No. Only if they give me a reason to dislike them.
6. Is there anything special you do when playing a Stormcloak character (roleplaying-wise)?
Other than kill every legionairre I see, not much.
7. What is your favourite Stormcloak related quote?
Any of Ulfric's speeches or what Ralof tells you in the escape(if you are not a nord) about how you dont have to be a nord to fight for skyrim's freedom
8. Do you think an independent Skyrim under Ulfric would be stronger than one united with the Empire?
Yes. Just look at Hammerfell. They defeated the thalmor without the empire. Who says Skyrim cant do it to?
9. Have you ever completed the Imperial side of the civil war?
No, it just doesnt feel right.
10. If you talked to Torygg in Sovngarde during the quest "Sovngarde" what did you make of his words and how it related to Ulfric?
He seemed like a whiner-baby that cared more for his queen than his country.

Every character I make joins the Stormcloaks now, no matter the race, it just feels right.

[Br3admax]

Here you can discuss anything and everything you love about the Stormcloaks!

I love the way they die.

Let's be wary this doesn't devolve into another Stormcloaks v. Empire debate, and that it maintains a high level of discussion. By this I mean, ideally it'd be awesome if all such 'groups/clubs' could be places to discuss at a level more than simply brief survey responses and people signing-up, although either of the two is certainly acceptable (and yes, I will admit it's had to attain any real level perfection in this regard). An interesting question would be, what would you do to alter the Stormcloaks, or are they the perfect faction, in your eyes, as they are? Surely although you're fans, you can't overlook some of their more prominent faults?

That's not really the point of this thread, we're really talking about personal Stormcloak achievements, and I'm not racist.

[Wolfie]

Some of these faults I'm 100% convinced are pepole looking to much in to it, I DONT think Ulfric is a raccist, nor do I think stormclocks as a whole are, sure there are many that are, but the same can be said about almost any group.

[DikaSmausha]

They really aren't racist. They do want Skyrim to be run by Nords, though.

[POMC S117]

1. Why did you choose to side with the Stormcloaks?

For a number of reasons. Firstly, because I felt they looked cool. I liked the guerilla-warrior appearance they had. I liked the look of their armour and their weapons. Secondly, when joining them, I felt that Ulfric spoke the truth in some regards.

2. Who is your favourite (in-game) Stormcloak or Stormcloak supporter?

Hmm... I've not played Skyrim in a while so I'll just say Ulfric but Galmar is quite cool.

3. What do you make/think of the Markarth Incident?

I'll answer that once I have formed an opinion.

4. What are your feelings towards the White-Gold Concordat and ultimately the surrender of the Empire that ended the great war?

I felt that the Empire should have went on. It would be a slugging match but I feel that they would have been successful instead of losing more provinces.

5. Do you hate elves/outsiders?

No. I feel that Skyrim is for those who have Skyrim's best interests at heart. Being an elf does not exclude you from this category.

6. Is there anything special you do when playing a Stormcloak character (roleplaying-wise)?

I always wear my Stormcloak armour when on-duty. I actively ambush Imperials and free Stormcloak's. I pray at teh altar of Talos. I listen to the truthspeaker in Whiterun.

7. What is your favourite Stormcloak related quote?

Arrow to the knee...

I forget the exact quote but I like what Ulfric says at the end of the questline.

8. Do you think an independent Skyrim under Ulfric would be stronger than one united with the Empire?

No. My reasons for joining the Stormcloaks are that I feel that the Empire needs a kick up the arse so that it can get its priorities in check.

9. Have you ever completed the Imperial side of the civil war?

Yes, when I RP as an Imperial Soldier.

10. If you talked to Torygg in Sovngarde during the quest "Sovngarde" what did you make of his words and how it related to Ulfric?

It was quite brave. How he faced Ulfric. The man was brave for his country. A true nord. However, Ulfric did challenge Torygg under Skyrim law. What Ulfric did was legal.

[Wolfie]

They really aren't racist. They do want Skyrim to be run by Nords, though.

No diffreint then Americains wanted America ran by America (As you can see in TES country IS race, as in each country is ran by its own race.)
They want nothing more then what many of the others had.

[Br3admax]

They really aren't racist. They do want Skyrim to be run by Nords, though.

And you know what, Imperials like for Cyrodill to be run by the Imperials, weird how the Native Race loves their own province.

[GoatLiver]

I'd like to join, if I can. Heres the Survey:

Spoiler:

1. Why did you choose to side with the Stormcloaks?
The empire not only tried to kill me, they also fought a war and then signed the treaty they were offered before it even started.
2. Who is your favourite (in-game) Stormcloak or Stormcloak supporter?
I would have to say Ralof. He is one of the more relatable Stormcloaks and he seems like a real bro.
3. What do you make/think of the Markarth Incident?
It was written by an imperial scholar. If that isnt biased, I dont know what is.
4. What are your feelings towards the White-Gold Concordat and ultimately the surrender of the Empire that ended the great war?
The empire was stupid for signing that. Then they expect everyone to just go along with it and act like nothing ever happened. Foolish mistake.
5. Do you hate elves/outsiders?
No. Only if they give me a reason to dislike them.
6. Is there anything special you do when playing a Stormcloak character (roleplaying-wise)?
Other than kill every legionairre I see, not much.
7. What is your favourite Stormcloak related quote?
Any of Ulfric's speeches or what Ralof tells you in the escape(if you are not a nord) about how you dont have to be a nord to fight for skyrim's freedom
8. Do you think an independent Skyrim under Ulfric would be stronger than one united with the Empire?
Yes. Just look at Hammerfell. They defeated the thalmor without the empire. Who says Skyrim cant do it to?
9. Have you ever completed the Imperial side of the civil war?
No, it just doesnt feel right.
10. If you talked to Torygg in Sovngarde during the quest "Sovngarde" what did you make of his words and how it related to Ulfric?
He seemed like a whiner-baby that cared more for his queen than his country.

Every character I make joins the Stormcloaks now, no matter the race, it just feels right.

This is the sort of thing I like to hear and I feel exactly the same way

I'm Giving you the rank of Bone-Breaker, good to have you on board.

POMC S117 we welcome you in to our ranks with open arms. (Ulfric quote ) You will have the rank of Ice-Veins.

As always if either of you want a different rank just message me