General Tullius ( Skyrim ) General Tullius is the General of the Imperial Legion and Provincial Governor of Skyrim . He can be found inside Castle Dour , in Solitude . He wears a unique piece of armor and carries an Imperial Sword . Background . Tullius is an Imperial originally from Cyrodiil , who has been sent to Skyrim by Emperor Titus Mede II to quell the uprising of the Stormcloaks . Tullius is first seen at Helgen , presiding over the attempted execution of Ulfric Stormcloak for his rebellion against Imperial authority and the murder of Torygg , Skyrim ' s High King . However , Alduin ' s attack on the garrison of Helgen allowed Ulfric and the other captured rebels to escape back to Windhelm to reorganize . Political views . Tullius is said to be opposed to the White - Gold Concordat and to resent the Thalmor , which he ironically has in common with his nemesis , Ulfric Stormcloak . This becomes apparent during the quest " Season Unending , " when Ulfric expresses a vehement indignation about the Thalmor being present at the negotiations in High Hrothgar , and Tullius shows a thinly veiled agreement with Ulfric right in front of Elenwen . Despite being the commander of the Imperial Legion in Skyrim , Tullius often displays ignorance and disinterest about the history and culture of the Nords . However , if the Dragonborn completes the civil war questline in favor of the Empire , Tullius will mention that even though he " " will never understand these Nords , " " he has come to foster much respect for them , stating that " " The harshness of Skyrim has a way of carving a man down to his true self . " " Interactions . The Dragonborn first meets Tullius in Helgen where he prepares to execute a captured Ulfric Stormcloak . His execution was disrupted by an attack by Alduin . Missing in Action . The Dragonborn can find an Imperial Missive which details Tullius being aware that the Thalmor kidnapped Thorald Gray - Mane and has tasked clan Battle - Born to inhibit any inquiries regarding his disappearance . Should the Dragonborn pursue diplomatic means to negotiate Thorald ' s release , the Thalmor guards of Northwatch Keep will deny having him as a prisoner and furthermore would refuse to release him unless by order of the Imperial Legion . The Dragonborn can ask Tullius to order his release , but he will deny them the request , stating it would cause far too many problems . Imperial Legion . If the Dragonborn sides with the Legion , Tullius is involved in most of the Legion ' s quests : Battle for Windhelm . Tullius will deliver a speech in an attempt to bolster his troops ' courage and lead the siege on Windhelm . He and Legate Rikke will follow the player across the city , until they reach the Palace of Kings . Once there , the general demands Ulfric and his second - in - command , Galmar Stone - Fist , to surrender . Immediately after , a fight ensues and , once Ulfric is defeated , he will tell Tullius to let the Dragonborn kill him , saying it will make for a better song , though the player may refuse and let the general have the honor . Following this , Tullius and Rikke step out and the former delivers a second speech to his troops , reassuring that the war is over and they can return home . In addition , he promises higher wages for the Legionnaires in Skyrim and pensions for the families of the fallen . If interacted with , the Imperial soldier will comment on his newly developed respect for the Nords and claims he will not return to Cyrodiil for quite some time , claiming that , despite his discomfort with Skyrim ' s cold weather , he has come to see the province as a home . Stormcloaks . Battle for Solitude . If the Dragonborn joins the cause of the Stormcloaks , General Tullius is defeated alongside his second - in - command , Legate Rikke . After a brief exchange of words , the Dragonborn is offered a chance by Ulfric Stormcloak to personally execute Tullius . Whether the Dragonborn defers to Ulfric to kill Tullius or ends the general ' s life themself , Tullius will be killed one way or another . Before his death , Tullius concedes Ulfric and the Stormcloaks had a point regarding the decadence of the Third Empire and the uncertain future Skyrim faces , but with his last words he claims the Imperials are not the villains and warns Ulfric that the Civil War ultimately benefited the Thalmor the most .