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How to Complete the "Season Unending" Quest in Skyrim
Introduction
"Season Unending" is a pivotal quest in "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim" that allows players to negotiate peace between the Imperial Legion and the Stormcloaks, potentially altering the outcome of the Civil War storyline. This guide will take you through each step required to navigate the complexities of this quest successfully, ensuring you make informed decisions that best align with your playstyle and desired endings.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
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Start the Quest
- Begin the quest by progressing through "The Main Quest" line until reaching the quest "Diplomatic Immunity" or "The Fallen." After that, head to High Hrothgar to meet the Greybeards.
- Speak with the Greybeards and trigger the meeting about the civil conflict.
- The quest "Season Unending" will begin as part of the aftermath of Alduin's appearance and named by the Greybeards.
- Begin the quest by progressing through "The Main Quest" line until reaching the quest "Diplomatic Immunity" or "The Fallen." After that, head to High Hrothgar to meet the Greybeards.
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Meet with the Leaders
- Travel to the negotiating table located within the Sea of Ghosts, where the leaders of both factions—the Imperials and the Stormcloaks—will gather.
- Talk to the leaders: General Tullius (Imperial Legion) and Ulfric Stormcloak (Stormcloaks).
- Your main goal here is to listen to their grievances but remain neutral.
- Travel to the negotiating table located within the Sea of Ghosts, where the leaders of both factions—the Imperials and the Stormcloaks—will gather.
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Choose Your Approach
- The next step involves you making choices on how to approach the negotiations, which can significantly affect the outcome of the quest.
- You can either suggest a truce or jump directly into discussing terms with both parties.
- Ensure to remain diplomatic, as both factions are highly volatile.
- The next step involves you making choices on how to approach the negotiations, which can significantly affect the outcome of the quest.
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Negotiate Terms
- At this stage, you will propose terms for the peace settlement.
- Be prepared to balance between the two sides’ demands. Know the preferences of both General Tullius and Ulfric.
- Consider discussing options like:
- Ending the hostilities.
- Deciding on the fate of the Jarls who have sided with either faction.
- Establishing compromises regarding Skyrim's leadership.
- At this stage, you will propose terms for the peace settlement.
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Resolve Grievances
- At some point, a conflict will arise due to past grievances. As the Dragonborn, it is your task to mitigate these disputes.
- Ask questions to both parties to gather their reasons for conflict.
- Use your persuasion skills or the "Speech" skill to calm tensions and redirect the conversation towards peace.
- At some point, a conflict will arise due to past grievances. As the Dragonborn, it is your task to mitigate these disputes.
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Final Decision
- Eventually, you’ll need to reach a consensus and make a decision that can lead to the conclusion of the quest.
- Consensus can involve minor concessions, which you can suggest to both factions.
- Once both parties agree, the negotiations will lead to the resolution of the civil war in Skyrim.
- Eventually, you’ll need to reach a consensus and make a decision that can lead to the conclusion of the quest.
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Finish the Quest
- After the negotiations are successful, you will be rewarded with a unique cutscene and the quest will be marked as completed.
- You will see lasting impacts on the world of Skyrim, with changes to your faction relationships and quest progressions.
- After the negotiations are successful, you will be rewarded with a unique cutscene and the quest will be marked as completed.
Conclusion
Completing the "Season Unending" quest not only requires diplomatic finesse but also an understanding of the motivations and interests of both the Imperials and the Stormcloaks. By carefully negotiating peace, players can alter the landscape of Skyrim and influence the outcome of the Civil War, thus paving the way for new story arcs and adventures. Happy gaming!