“Seasons Unending” is the Fifteenth Main Story Quest in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
You get “Seasons Unending” after going to Dragonsreach during “The Fallen”.
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Locations
Walkthrough
From Dragonsreach in Whiterun, step outside and head to High Hrothgar. Go inside and talk with Arngeir. He states that the Greybeards do not involve themselves in the politics of Skyrim but Arngeir is quick to catch on that the Dragonborn cannot catch a dragon without the Jarl's aid. He agrees to call the Generals to High Hrothgar
Talk to General Tullius
General Tullius is found in Solitude, in the Castle Dour. It doesn't take long to find him and only a bit of time is needed to convince him to come to the peace council. He can be persuaded if your speech is high enough.
Talk to Ulfric Stormcloak
Ulfric Stormcloak can be found in the Palace of the Kings in Windhelm. Head inside and talk with him. Tell him that you are there on behalf of the Greybeards and they are calling a Peace Council until the Dragon Threat is resolved. he will agree and can be persuaded with a high speech.
After that it is back to High Hrothgar to talk with Arngeir again. he has some regrets agreeing to this council but knows this is not the time for them. Everyone will now gather at the table and it is time for negotiations to begin. Arngeir will make the opening speech:
- Do note that Negotiations cannot occur if the Dragonborn has an active Civil War quest on Whiterun, like Message to Whiterun.
- Depending on the Negotiations, it can be impossible to get the "War Hero" achievement/trophy. It is suggested you complete either The Battle for Fort Sungard (Stormcloak) or The Battle for Fort Greenwall (Imperial)
Negotiations
The Negotiations are scored based on the choices you make. The Dragonborn is the final arbiter on many of the decisions made during the council. Each will add a value to either side. The choices will vary based on what side the Dragonborn has aligned Themselves with for the Civil War quest line.
If the Negotiations favor the side the Dragonborn has chosen, then they are rewarded with a leveled Enchanted Weapon.
Imperial or Neutral Aligned
Pre-Negotiation
Elenwen: Stays = +1 Imperial
Elenwen: Leaves = +1 Stormcloak
Phase 1
Stormcloak Demand: +2 Stormcloak
Markarth and The Reach are given to the Stormcloaks
Imperial Counter:
Options
Riften and the The Rift are given (If not previously taken) = +2 Imperial
Dawnstar and The Pale are given = +1 Imperial
Winterhold and Winterhold Hold are given = +1 Imperial
Break
The side that has gotten the lesser value will threaten to walk out. Esbern will make a passionate speech about the battle against Alduin and how the war only feeds him more souls.
Phase 2
If Score is Positive to the Imperials
Imperials pay compensation for a massacre (if one has occurred) = +1 Stormcloaks
Morthal and Hjaalmarch are given = +1 Stormcloaks
Falkreath and Falkreath Hold are given = +1 Stormcloaks
If Score is Positive to Stormcloaks or Equal
- Options are presented until the Score is equal or there are no more offers to be accepted or declined
Stormcloaks pay compensation for a massacre (if one has occurred) = +1 Imperials
Winterhold and Winterhold Hold are given = +1 Imperial
Dawnstar and The Pale are given = +1 Imperial
Stormcloak Aligned
Pre-Negotiation
Elenwen: Stays = +1 Imperial
Elenwen: Leaves = +1 Stormcloak
Phase 1
Imperial Demand: +2 Imperial
Riften and The Rift are given to the Imperials
Stormcloak Counter:
Options
Markarth and the The Reach are given (If not previously taken) = +2 Stormcloak
Morthal and Hjaalmarch are given = are given = +1 Stormcloak
Falkreath and Falkreath Hold are given = +1 Stormcloak
Break
The side that has gotten the lesser value will threaten to walk out. Esbern will make a passionate speech about the battle against Alduin and how the war only feeds him more souls.
Phase 2
If Score is Positive to the Imperials
Imperials pay compensation for a massacre (if one has occurred) = +1 Stormcloaks
Morthal and Hjaalmarch are given = +1 Stormcloaks
Falkreath and Falkreath Hold are given = +1 Stormcloaks
If Score is Positive to Stormcloaks or Equal
- Options are presented until the Score is equal or there are no more offers to be accepted or declined
Stormcloaks pay compensation for a massacre (if one has occurred) = +1 Imperials
Winterhold and Winterhold Hold are given = +1 Imperial
Dawnstar and The Pale are given = +1 Imperial
End
Arngeir review the terms of the Truce and the sides come to agree on it. After the the representatives will depart for their respect bases. All Civil War quests are now on hold until you complete the Main Story.
The Blades will remain and talk with you about trapping the dragon. If the Dragonborn has not talked with them since Alduin's Bane then they will demand that you slay Paarthurnax. At this point previous quest The Fallen resumes.
