Chadonraz
Well-Known Member
Spoiler tag just in case. If you haven't done this quest, reading further will spoil some parts.
Anyway, what the title says. There are several ways you can complete the quest, from blatantly favouring one side to remaining as neutral as possible.
In the past I've tried all three ways, however I've never done it after completing/starting a "Joining the [insert side]" quest. I usually end up with a positive score (score table) even if I'm being neutral, though.
Most recently I chose the neutral path, allowing Elenwen to stay (going to kill her now that she's no longer essential, though), exchanging Markarth for Dawnstar and then allowing the Imperials compensation for whatever massacre had taken place at Karthwasten. This left me with a final score of +1.
Prior to even triggering the quest I had decided that only two Holds would change hands; Markarth and whichever minor one was an option. If Riften had been taken over by the red team, Maven would've become the new Jarl... no thanks. Even if she practically rules that town as it is, there's no need to make it official. Not to mention I absolutely loathe her.
Dawnstar was perfect, so I'm happy I got that option. I like Brina, and she's definitely going to do a lot better than Skald did.
How has your Skyrim changed during this quest?
Anyway, what the title says. There are several ways you can complete the quest, from blatantly favouring one side to remaining as neutral as possible.
In the past I've tried all three ways, however I've never done it after completing/starting a "Joining the [insert side]" quest. I usually end up with a positive score (score table) even if I'm being neutral, though.
Most recently I chose the neutral path, allowing Elenwen to stay (going to kill her now that she's no longer essential, though), exchanging Markarth for Dawnstar and then allowing the Imperials compensation for whatever massacre had taken place at Karthwasten. This left me with a final score of +1.
Prior to even triggering the quest I had decided that only two Holds would change hands; Markarth and whichever minor one was an option. If Riften had been taken over by the red team, Maven would've become the new Jarl... no thanks. Even if she practically rules that town as it is, there's no need to make it official. Not to mention I absolutely loathe her.
Dawnstar was perfect, so I'm happy I got that option. I like Brina, and she's definitely going to do a lot better than Skald did.
How has your Skyrim changed during this quest?