Before the Storm is a quest from the main storyline in the game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. It is the second main story quest, after Unbound
Walktrhough[edit]
After escaping Helgen with either Ralof or Hadvar, follow them to Riverwood or head there on your own. if you head there on your own, it is easiest to keep to the main roads.
Depending on who you escaped Helgen with, you have to either talk to Gerdur or Alvor
You are asked to go to Whiterun and speak to Jarl Balgruuf to ask him to send help to Riverwood to defend against the dragon
Leave town and go North to Whiterun
Tell the guards that Riverwood calls for the Jarl's aid[1]
Enter Whiterun and go to the Jarl's palace, Dragonsreach. Approach the throne and you will meet Irileth, the Housecarl and aid to the Jarl. Tell her who sent you and she will let you pass.
The Jarl agrees to send troops to defend Riverwood
Next, the quest Bleak Falls Barrow begins.