Galmar Stone - Fist Galmar Stone - Fist is the Nord second - in - command of the Stormcloaks under Ulfric Stormcloak , as well as Ulfric ' s housecarl . He commands the Stormcloak army when planning assaults on Imperial cities and forts . Galmar sees that all new recruits are properly outfitted with Stormcloak Armor and have taken the Oath . Personality . He takes a no - mercy approach to the Civil War , and firmly believes that those who are unwilling to fight the Empire deserve to die . He is also deeply respected by his men for his valor , leadership and concern for their well being . He firmly believes that the principal duty of a Stormcloak is to be a paragon of Nordic values and a hero for the masses . Galmar is fiercely loyal to his leader , Ulfric Stormcloak . The two share an informal relationship and do not stand on ceremony with each other . There is strong respect and friendship between the two . If spoken to in Sovngarde following the defeat of Alduin , he and Ulfric express no vengeance toward the Dragonborn , despite being enemies during the civil war questline , should the Dragonborn side with the Empire . He remarks that " eternity is too long to hold a grudge . " However , if talked to prior to defeating Alduin , he speaks to you with hatred , saying , " " Dragonborn , even in death you dog my steps ? Cursed be your name by all the sons and daughters of Skyrim ! " " Equipment . Galmar equips a full set of Stormcloak Officer Armor , and has an Iron Battleaxe as a weapon . Interactions . Joining the Stormcloaks . Following Ralof ' s instruction to speak with Jarl Ulfric Stormcloak , Galmar will send the Dragonborn to Serpentstone Island , northeast of the College of Winterhold to prove their worth in battle against an Ice Wraith . Succeeding at this , he inducts the Dragonborn into the Stormcloaks , serving as the commanding officer . All battles fought by the Dragonborn as a Stormcloak are given by Galmar . Fate . If Galmar is killed during the Civil War , he can be encountered in Sovngarde . Otherwise , when the Stormcloaks win , he takes over supervising the new Jarls installed in the formerly Imperial - aligned holds and also heads the training of Skyrim ' s new military forces . Dialogue . The Jagged Crown . After returning from The Serpent Stone , Galmar will be found in the war room of the palace conversing with Ulfric regarding The Jagged Crown and the latter ' s future claim to the throne : If dialogue is exited he will say the same lines as if the answer , " I need to think it over . " is chosen . When spoken to after that but before taking the Oath , he will simply say , " " You ready to take the Oath ? " " If dialogue is exited while taking the Oath , he will say , annoyed , " " We ' re not done here . " " If he is questioned about his personal beliefs while talking to Ulfric , he will exit conversation after two questions and say , " " Enough talk . There ' s much to do . " " After reciting the Oath , Galmar will say to the Dragonborn , " " Now you ' re one of us . Which means you get to tag along on a little trip with me . Oh , and here . You ' re a Stormcloak now , you ought to look the part . " " If one remains in the palace for too long after starting the quest , Galmar will say the following lines : Galmar will be found at Korvanjund alongside a small number of Stormcloaks . The following conversation will take place between Galmar and one of the soldiers : After the conversation takes place , the Dragonborn will have an opportunity to speak to Galmar . If dialogue is exited , Galmar will give the same reply as he would if the Dragonborn says , " " Hold on . I need a minute . " " in reply to his question . Galmar will then walk a short distance , then turn to face the group of rebels to make an short speech : Galmar will then take out his weapon , as will the soldiers he is commanding , and sneak towards the crypt , saying , " " Follow me , quickly and quietly now . I want their guts on the ground before they even know we ' re here . " " After defeating the Legionnaires stationed outside of the crypt , Galmar will sheathe his weapon and approach the entrance to the ruin , and , before entering , make another short speech : Immediately after , he and his men will take out their weapons and enter the barrow to find the Crown . When inside , he will see Imperials ahead and will thus hide behind a fallen pillar for cover and say to his soldiers , " " Pick a man , and put him down . We attack on my signal . Time to show what you ' re really made of . " " Said signal is Galmar roaring , " " For Skyrim ! " " , which will then be followed by him running to the enemies and putting them down , with the help of his men and the Dragonborn . After the skirmish has ended , Galmar will run down the staircase towards the passage to the rest of the tomb and say to his soldiers , " " Gretta , Engar , stay and guard the entrance . We don ' t want any Imperial reinforcements taking us by surprise . The rest of you lot are with me . " " If he is spoken to at any time inside the crypt by the Dragonborn , he will cautiously say , " " The Imperials are here in force . Stick together ! " " Entering the next room results in another fight with several more Imperial soldiers , and Galmar will engage in a conversation after killing all the enemies : If one spends time lollygagging after receiving the orders , Galmar will say the following lines : A fight between the Dragonborn and a few soldiers ensues eventually , and Galmar will rush towards the noise when he hears it , just as he says he will . Continuing onward , Galmar will give a warning : " " Careful , boys . There ' s bound to be more up ahead . " " Sure enough , another soldier and a draugr , lying on the ground , unmoving , are encountered in the next room . Upon gaining sight of the creature , the soldiers will have conversation about it : When the Hall of Stories , deep within Korvanjund Halls , is reached , Galmar will mention where the group is and the location ' s importance : If the puzzle door is approached , Galmar will comment , " " Hmm , looks like this is as far as the Imperials got . Even if one of these pictures tells us where the Crown is , I ' m betting we ' re going to have to find a way through that door . See what you can figure out , Unblooded . I ' m going to check out these carvings over here . Let me know if you find something . " " When the Ebony Dragon Claw is found , Galmar will say in bemusement , " " Hmm . . . that looks like some kind of claw from a statue . I wonder what it ' s used for . " " Answering the puzzle with an incorrect combination will result in him saying the following lines : When the gate is unlocked , Galmar will exclaim happily , " " Good job ! " " While the door is slowly opening , he will give another warning : " " Alright everyone ! Keep your guard up . No telling what we ' ll find down here . " " When attempting to open the next gate , he will say , " " Come on , boys . Let ' s spread out , and see what we ' ve got . Unblooded , do what you do best . See if you can find some way to get that gate open . " " While searching for a way to open the gate , Galmar will say the following lines : When the lever is pulled and the gate is raised , Galmar will say in victory , " " That ' s done it ! Alright , boys , let ' s get moving . We ' ve got more . . . " " , then follow up with , " " Steady now ! They may be uglier than Imperials but they ' ll go down just the same . " " When the fight is ended he will say , " " Let ' s hope that ' s the last of them . Come on , let ' s see what ' s down this way . " " and enter Korvanjund Crypt . In the final chamber , Galmar will say , " " That crown should be around here somewhere . Just keep an eye out for the bonewalkers . . . " " or " " The crown must be around here somewhere . Spread out , and keep your eyes open . " " If Ralof is not deceased , he will be in the group , and thus he will find the crown on King Borgas ' brow , saying , " " Hey , I found the crown over here on this corpse . Is this the one we ' re looking for ? " " , to which Galmar will reply , " " Ralof ! get away from there , fool ! " " as the chamber erupts in multiple draugr emerging from their ancient slumber . Galmar will then hurry over to the rising king and say to him , " " If you don ' t mind , king , we ' ll just be taking that crown of yours and be on our way . " " Borgas will subsequently unsheathe his sword and attack ; Galmar will then exclaim , " " Have it your way . Let ' s get that crown , men ! " " After defeating the ancient king , Galmar will shout to his men , " " Alright , get the crown off that draugr ! " " When the crown is retrieved , Galmar ' s parting words to the Dragonborn will be : " " Get to Windhelm with the crown as quick as you can . Tell Ulfric he owes me a drink . We ' ll stick around here for a while and see if we can find anything else useful . " " Battle for Whiterun . Galmar plays no major role in " Message to Whiterun , " but if spoken to after receiving Balgruuf ' s reply , his only line of dialogue will be , " " Speak with Ulfric . He ' s expecting word from Whiterun . " " After being told of Balgruuf ' s reply , Ulfric will turn to Galmar and speak with him about the issue . If spoken to after that conversation but before having gone to Whiterun , Galmar will only say , " " We ' re taking the city . Meet the brothers gathering for the attack . Fight well , or die well . Talos be with you . " " He may also say this during the actual battle . In the Whiterun Military Camp , Galmar will be found with his men , making a rallying speech just before assaulting the city . And with a mighty roar , Galmar will then press onward toward the city and engage the Whiterun Guards in combat . During the battle , he may occasionally shout , " " They ' re up on that wall ! " " , as well as his regular combat dialogue . Once inside Dragonsreach , Galmar will advance forward to the Jarl , who is found on his throne . When the Jarl is defeated , he will surrender and Vignar Gray - Mane will enter the hall , beginning a final conversation : Galmar will then proceed to stand against the wall to the right the throne . He will stay there until " Liberation of Skyrim " has begun . If spoken to after that in the palace , he will only say , " " Get over to Windhelm . Tell Ulfric of our victory here . " " Liberation of Skyrim . Rescue from Fort Neugrad . In the Falkreath Stormcloak Camp , Galmar will be found in his tent strategizing over a map of Skyrim . When spoken to , he will give the Dragonborn their orders : At this point , dialogue will be automatically exited . However , if one wishes to learn again what their task is , the dialogue options are available with Galmar , and he will reply similarly : Compelling Tribute . Galmar will be found in the Reach Stormcloak Camp , in the commander ' s tent . After the orders above have been given , dialogue will be automatically exited . However , the dialogue options to refresh one ' s memory about one ' s mission are available with Galmar , as they are with all of the " Liberation of Skyrim " quests , and he will reply in similarity : Back at the encampment , Galmar will , as usual , be found in the tent with the map . If asked about one ' s orders again , he will describe them to the Dragonborn : The Battle for Fort Sungard . After the caravan has been successfully captured , reporting back to Galmar will result in the following conversation : Speaking to him again , after that , will end up with the following options : A False Front . In the Hjaalmarch Stormcloak Camp , Galmar will , as usual , be found looking over the map in the commander ' s tent . When spoken to he will give the Dragonborn their orders : He can then be asked again about the orders : When the Imperial Documents have been brought to him , Galmar will give orders to deliver the letter to Legate Taurinus Duilis in Morthal : The Battle for Fort Snowhawk . After giving the false information to Taurinus Duilis , Galmar will respond happily , and then proceed to give new orders : Asking again about the fort will yield the following information : The Battle for Fort Hraggstad . In the Haafingar Stormcloak Camp , Galmar can be spoken to about the upcoming attack on Fort Hraggstad : Battle for Windhelm . After the Legion fights its way through the remaining Stormcloaks in Windhelm , Tullius , Rikke , and the Dragonborn enter the Palace of the Kings to confront Ulfric . He can be found seated on his thrones , with Galmar by his side . After killing Galmar and being sufficiently wounded , Ulfric will surrender . Battle for Solitude . Back in the camp , Galmar will say , " " We ' re taking the city . Meet the brothers gathering for the attack . Fight well or die well . Talos be with you . " " In Castle Dour , Galmar will stand next to Ulfric when speaking to Legate Rikke : If he is spoken to while the conversation is occurring , the following exchange will occur between the Dragonborn and him : Rikke will then pull out her sword and attack , as will Tullius . Rikke eventually dies , and when Tullius is defeated he attempts to surrender , to no avail : After Tullius is finally killed , whether it be by the Dragonborn ' s hand or Ulfric ' s , Galmar will initiate a conversation with Ulfric about a final victory speech , and Elisif the Fair : After leaving Castle Dour , Ulfric , as he said he would , makes a speech to his men about their epic victory and what the future holds : Ulfric will then turn to Galmar for feedback on his speech : Unused dialogue . In a cut quest of the Stormcloak questline , Riften would have been attacked by the rebellion if it had been under Imperial control as a result of " Season Unending . " After Maven ' s surrender , Laila Law - Giver would be initiated the following conversation :