Feel free to start either, but note 'The Jagged Crown' is by which you point you must pick either one. Technically one questline, you have to choose between either side and play your part in it unfolding. Introduced to you at the very start of the the game, Skyrim is a battleground for the Imperial and Stormcloak factions. When you do, there's the option to do a couple of additional quests for them - chat to Delphine to learn more. This is faction of dragon hunters that you'll encounter as part of the main story.
Inside, you should be greeted by headmaster Viarmo when you enter, who will give you your first quest. To join, go to Solitude and find the Bards College - it's in the centre of the city, on the fork headed towards the bridge, next to one of Skyrim's Houses, Proudspire Manor. Just don't expect a lot of 'lute' in it for you. Note there is also Dawnguard, which was added part of the game's first expansion of the same name, which we describe as part of our how to join Hearthfire DLC page.Ī faction with only a handful of quests, joining a group of bards and scholars is at least a little different to what else there is in the game. Here is where to join each of the game's factions. Watch on YouTube How to join Dark Brotherhood, Thieves Guild, College of Winterhold and other Skyrim guilds and factions
