What's your favorite (original) Jarl?

[Feanoro]

I don't know how often this has been asked before, but I feel the Jarls have the most developed personalities in game and it's worth talking about them for a bit.

 

So please vote on your favorite Jarl in the poll and tell us why you chose him or her.

 

 

I'll start things off, then. After a difficult choice between Balgruuf and Ulfric I went with Ulfric, because he wasn't what I expected. The Stormcloaks call him a hero and a true Nord, the Imperials call him a selfish, power-hungry rebel, but in my opinion he's just a man who's seen pain all around him and tries to stop it by doing the only thing he knows: fighting some more! You can just feel the hubris around him as he asks Galmar "Why do you fight?" the first time you meet him.

 

Also, the voice acting for him is amazing, that deep booming voice is perfect for a character knowledgeable in the Thu'um.

[micalov]

Balgruuf (whiterun) then Elisif(solitude)

[ALittleBird]

I have a feeling some of the Jarls are a bit superficial, but maybe that's just me.

And I'd go with Balgruuf, just because he's the Jarl I know best, and he really seems to love his people. Besides, I love Whiterun.

But if I change my mind, I'll post it here.

Edited January 8, 2012 by ALittleBird

[JanusForbeare]

Idgrod Ravencrone. To me, she seems like one of the most nuanced and interesting of the Jarls. Also, she's pretty helpful when you're inside the Thalmor embassy.

[Feanoro]

Some of them are:) (thinks of Siddgeir). I'd argue, though, that most of them care about their people though, in one form or another. For example, here's what I think of them:

 

Siddgeir -> milk-drinker

 

Laila Law-Giver -> good intentioned person but naive enough to trust in Maven

 

Balgruuf -> classical "good guy", though it has to be mentioned he clearly prefers the Empire over the Stormcloaks should it come to a choice while pretending to be completely neutral (but again, he does this for his people as well)

 

Elisif the Fair -> too obedient and ready to give others the power. By the way, how could Bethesda not allow the Dragonborn to marry her, particularly if you side with the Empire? DAAAMn son, I'd conquer all of Tamriel for that girl :biggrin:

 

Igmund -> Fair and politically savvy, but overconfident and naive when it comes to the Forsworn, Silver-Bloods and Dragons

 

Idgrod Ravencrone -> Misunderstood and unappreciated, she understands the old ways and magic. She kind of reminds me of a very stern mother in relation to her people.

 

Skald -> Slightly dimwitted and too bloodthirsty for my liking

 

Korir -> His ignorance about magic and the College expresses itself in a hateful rant about them. Seems more preoccupied with getting prestige and respect from the other Jarls than making Winterhold a busy, happy city once again.

 

Ulfric I already discussed, but I'll add that he's obviously a racist but it's unclear to what degree. (we know he hates the Thalmor and with good reason, he doesn't like Dark Elves but does this extend to all races? What about other humans like Bretons and Redguards?)

[Iv000]

Balgruuf (whiterun) then Elisif(solitude)

Same here.

Both seem to know what they are doing.

 

Either way, I still don't like the Jarls of Skyrim, and the Nords just got a bad reputation in my book.

Not allowing Khajiit into the cities is just pure idiocy and I will remember that.

[Flipout6]

Tie between Balgruuf and Ulfric Stormcloak. (Ulfric needs a new title, "The Badass".)

[FordPerfect]

Tie between Balgruuf and Ulfric Stormcloak. (Ulfric needs a new title, "The Badass".)

 

I'm thinking something more along the lines of 'Der Fuhrer'. :armscrossed:

 

Elisif is my favourite. She shows a quiet courage and strength of character in spite of the low opinion everyone in her court seems to have of her.

[JanusForbeare]

Not allowing Khajiit into the cities is just pure idiocy and I will remember that.

 

Since I've never played a Khajit, I'm curious, how does this a affect Khajiti PC?

Edited January 8, 2012 by JanusForbeare

[Artistdude05]

Personally I'd have to go Balgruuf. During the main quest he seemed kind of like a bro.

So much so that I felt really bad with what happened to him if you sided with the stormcloaks

Edited January 8, 2012 by Artistdude05