General Tullius (Skyrim)

## General Tullius

*Not to be confused with Tullius.*
*For other uses, see General Tullius.*

*"Ulfric Stormcloak. Some here in Helgen call you a hero, but a hero doesn't use a power like the Voice to murder his King and usurp his throne. You started this war, plunged Skyrim into chaos, and now the Empire is going to put you down, and restore the peace."*
―General Tullius, at Helgen to Ulfric Stormcloak[src]
**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 Empress Marcella Varian to quell the uprising of the Stormcloaks led by Ulfric Stormcloak, Jarl of Windhelm and Eastmarch Hold.

Tullius is first seen at Helgen, presiding over the attempted execution of Ulfric 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. Tullius leads his men in an attempt to defend Helgen to allow the residents time to evacuate, but the soldiers soon are forced to abandon the town themselves. Surviving the attack, Tullius retreats to Castle Dour in Solitude 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 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

 File:Tullius Elenwen Helgen.png
If the Dragonborn sides with the Legion, Tullius is involved in most of the Legion's quests:

* The Jagged Crown
* Message to Whiterun
* The Battle for Whiterun
* Reunification of Skyrim
	+ The Battle for Fort Dunstad
	+ The Battle for Fort Greenwall
	+ The Battle for Fort Sungard
	+ Rescue from Fort Kastav
	+ The Battle for Fort Snowhawk
	+ The Battle for Fort Amol
* Season Unending
* Battle for Windhelm

#### Battle for Windhelm

Tullius will deliver a speech in an attempt to bolster his troops' courage and lead the siege on Windhelm as it is bombarded by catapult fire from the Eastmarch Imperial Camp. He and Legate Rikke will follow the player across the city until they reach the Palace of the Kings. Once there, the general demands Ulfric and his second-in-command, Galmar Stone-Fist, to surrender, making it clear that, one way or another, the general would be sending their heads back to Cyrodiil to present to the Emperor. 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 themselves, Tullius will be killed one way or another. Before his death, Tullius concedes that 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 and the Aldmeri Dominion the most.

## Dialogue

*"Are my men now giving free reign to anyone who wanders into the castle? Do you have some reason to be here, citizen?"*

**I believe we've already met.** *"Have we? Oh. Of course. You were at Helgen!"*
**I was at Helgen.** *"Right... Helgen.."*
*"One of the prisoners, if I recall correctly."*
**I helped Hadvar escape. He said he'd vouch for me. (If Hadvar was followed out of Helgen)** *"Hadvar's alive? I hope that's true. He's a damn good soldier. But he hasn't reported in yet, so he can't exactly confirm your story. In the meantime, why don't you have a chat with Legate Rikke?"*
**I was set free. I could've gone anywhere. I came here to fight for the Empire.** *"I suppose that's true. Fine. Why don't you have a chat with Legate Rikke?"*
*"I suspect we might have use for someone resourceful like you. Not many survived Helgen. Besides, I'm sure your being imprisoned was all a terrible misunderstanding."*

If left before answering Tullius' first question:

*"There something I can I do for you? Perhaps direct you to the nearest prison..."*

Regular dialogue:

*"Speak with Legate Rikke. She will determine if you are Legion material."*

**What will it take to end the war?** *"Ulfric Stormcloak's head rolling away from his lifeless body."*
**What's the Imperial Legion doing in Skyrim?** *"The Legion's always been here. Without us to keep order, the provinces would fall into barbarism and lawlessness. Especially Skyrim. Take for example, Ulfric Stormcloak and his little "rebellion." But rest assured, his days are numbered."*
**Have you always lived in Skyrim?** *"I'm originally from Cyrodiil, sent here at the request of the Emperor himself. I'm often ordered to places with problems that need fixing. Now, while I'm certain this is all terribly interesting to you, I have important matters to attend."*

*"I need another drink"*

**This must be awkward for you.** *"That's putting it mildly. The Thalmor invited me here to remind everyone that they can tell the Empire what to do. I would refuse, but I don't want to jeopardize the peace between us."*
**What do you know of our host?** *"Elenwen is a formidable woman. She lacks for neither cunning nor ambition. Now that I think of it, she would have made a fine Imperial general."*
*"Keep an eye on these Thalmor. You never know..."*

*"Hmm?"*

**I need a prisoner released from Northwatch Keep.** *"The Thalmor? Do you have any idea what you're asking? I'm sorry, that's just not possible. It would cause far too many problems."*
*"Dismissed."*

*"Speak with Legate Rikke. She will determine if you are Legion material."*

**I have a message from the Greybeards.** *"The Greybeards? What do those old hermits want with me?"*
**They're convening a peace council at High Hrothgar.** *"Why? There's nothing to discuss as long as that traitor Ulfric is in arms against his rightful Emperor."*
**We need a truce until the dragon menace is dealt with.** *"They are getting to be a problem. But I wasn't sent to Skyrim to fight dragons. My job is to quell this rebellion, and I intend to do just that, dragons or no dragons."*
**The dragons are a bigger problem than the Stormcloaks right now. (Persuade)** *"I'll be the judge of that. Besides, by all reports the Stormcloaks are suffering just as much as we are from these dragon attacks."*
**Ulfric has already agreed to attend. (Only if spoken to Ulfric prior)** *"Has he? I suppose he doesn't want to miss a chance to bluster about the Empire's many crimes. He's probably hoping I'll refuse so he can blame the Empire for being unreasonable. I think I'll have to disappoint him yet again."*
**The best time to negotiate is from a position of strength.** *"Fair enough. We're driving the Stormcloaks back well enough at the moment, but we're already overstretched. That's what comes of trying to win a war with a bare handful of legions. If the Emperor would just give me the reinforcements I've requested!"*
**Why won't the Emperor send more reinforcements?** *"Most of the Legion is tied down on the border with the Aldmeri Dominion. The Emperor can't afford to risk weakening Cyrodiil's defenses. From the Imperial City, our war here is just a sideshow. An interlude before the main event against the Thalmor resumes."*
**The Empire can't afford to snub the Greybeards.** *"Hmm. You may have a point. I'm always surprised by how seriously the Nords take these things."*
**You'll come to the peace council, then?** *"Yes. Yes, fine, I'll come to this Greybeard council. For all the good it will do."*

**How goes the war?**

* *"By holding onto Falkreath, we control access to the Reach, Whiterun, and the Rift. Ulfric will try for it soon. We'll be there to stop him."*
* *"Hjaalmarch is an important buffer zone between the rebel forces and the capital. Ulfric will try to break through at some point."*
* *"Ulfric will want to take Whiterun from us. But we will hold fast. We can't give the rebellion free* *reign* *[sic]* [Do not change this to **rein**. This misspelled word is how it appears in-game.] *through the center of Skyrim."*
* *"Controlling the Pale gives Ulfric a port town and takes the pressure off of Windhelm. But it's only a matter of time before it's back in our hands."*
* *"There's not much up there, but if we can regain Winterhold, our proximity to Windhelm should keep Ulfric wary and wasting troops garrisoned at home."*
* *"We will oust Ulfric from Windhelm soon enough. And when we do, I'll have his head on a plate."*
* *"We need the Rift. We need to regain control of it before we can march on Windhelm without worry about our rear guard."*
* *"It's good we hold the Reach. Were the rebels to gain control, the silver mines would give them coin to hire more thugs and expand their violence."*

After claiming all of Skyrim except Solitude as a Stormcloak:

**How goes the war?**

* *"I can't believe we lost Whiterun. The rebels have a great advantage in controlling the center now. We must take it back!"*
* *"I fear losing Falkreath may give too much advantage to Ulfric. The rebels now control access to the Reach, Whiterun, and the Rift. I want it back."*
* *"I'm losing my patience with this damn war. We must take Hjaalmarch back! The Stormcloaks will be beating upon the doors of the capital soon."*
* *"We need to stem the flow of silver to the rebellion. Until we retake the Reach, the Stormcloaks will plunder it's mines to fund further violence."*

After claiming all of Skyrim except Windhelm as an Imperial:

**How goes the war?**

* *"Taking control of the Rift was a great victory. Ulfric must be rather nervous with us so close to his door step."*
* *"Now that we have Winterhold, I can garrison some troops there until I'm ready to march on Windhelm."*
* *"Taking the Pale gives us another port in Dawnstar, and puts us within striking distance of Windhelm. That should make Ulfric a bit more cautious, eh?"*

*"In joining the Legion, you'll be taking an oath binding you to the service of the Emperor and thus to every citizen of the Empire."*

**Actually, I'm not sure. I need to think about it.** *"I see... Well, the Legion will still be here when you change your mind. Rikke believes in you. And I'm starting to see why. Consider this. What greater glory than to serve the Emperor and his citizens here in Skyrim, in these days of greatest need?"*
**I'm ready to take the oath.** *"Well then. Repeat after me. Upon my honor I do swear undying loyalty to the Emperor, Titus Mede II... (or simply "to the Emperor..." if Mede has been killed in the Dark Brotherhood questline)"*
**"Upon my honor I do swear undying loyalty to the Emperor, Titus Mede II... (or simply "to the Emperor..." if Mede has been killed in the Dark Brotherhood questline)"** *"...and unwavering obedience to the officers of his great Empire."*
**"...and unwavering obedience to the officers of his great Empire."** *"May those above judge me, and those below take me, if I fail in my duty."*
**"May those above judge me, and those below take me, if I fail in my duty."** *"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Empire!"*
**"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Empire!"** *"Welcome to the Imperial Legion, soldier. Just remember, we take care of our own. Once you're in the Legion, you're in it for life. Speak to Beirand, he's normally out by the forge. He'll get you outfitted. Now, if I'm not mistaken. Legate Rikke has a special assignment for you."*

**Here's the Jagged Crown. Legate Rikke sent me to deliver it to you.** *"Excellent work, soldier. I have to admit, I had my doubts it even existed. Did you run into any any trouble?"*

**Nothing I couldn't handle.** *"That's what I like to hear. I'll get the full report from Legate Rikke."*
**We lost a lot of good men. I hope it was worth it.** *"That's not for you to decide. Soldier. I wouldn't have sent you in the first place if it wasn't going to be worth it."*
**The Stormcloaks were there ahead of us.** *"Yes. Well, I didn't respond as quickly to the Legate's suggestion as perhaps I should have. But at least we ended up with the damn crown."*
*"Now then... I need someone I can trust to deliver a message of great import to Jarl Baalgruf of Whiterun. We have it on good authority that Ulfric has raised enough men to attack the city of Whiterun. The Jarl, however, refuses the Legion's support. This missive should convince him. Be aware soldier, these documents contain sensitive intelligence for the Jarl's eyes only."*

If the Dragonborn joined the Stormcloaks:

**I'd like to join the Imperial Legion.** *"You... you were at Helgen. One of the prisoners. What makes you think I'm interested in someone like you for the Legion?"*

**I brought you the crown from Korvanjund.** *"You... what? How could you possibly... Oh, so you're trying to play both sides, is that it? What do you really want?"*
**I just want to join the Legion. Consider the crown a gift.** *"Well... you did show remarkable initiative. And you didn't have to bring the crown to me... But let me warn you - joining the Legion is for life. Any previous loyalties... I trust we understand each other. You can prove your new allegiance to me, by delivering an important message to the Jarl of Whiterun."*
**Yes, sir!** *"We have it on good authority that Ulfric has raised enough men to attack the city of Whiterun. The Jarl, however, refuses the Legion's support. This missive should convince him. Be aware soldier, these documents contain sensitive intelligence for the Jarl's eyes only."*
**Never mind.** *"You'd do well to get out of here before I change my mind and have you locked in irons..."*

*"By defeating Ulfric at Whiterun we have solidified the allegiance of the Jarl. Perhaps the Stormcloaks will soon lose heart for this little rebellion of theirs once and for all. I'm promoting you to Quaestor. Take this blade, a symbol of your new station and responsibility. I'll keep an eye on your progress. The Empire rewards excellence, and so do I."*

**What are my new orders, sir?** *"You'd be wasted as a regular soldier. I have special plans for you. You'll be of greater use to me with greater flexibility. Make your way to our hidden military camp in the Pale. Rikke will have important tasks for you, and will need you when we reclaim the capital."*
**What will I be doing in the field?** *"You'll be doing whatever Rikke tells you to do. And I expect you to find creative ways to disrupt the Stormcloaks along the way."*
**Understood.** *"For the Emperor!"*

If the Dragonborn fled during the Battle of Whiterun:

*"By defeating Ulfric at Whiterun we have solidified the allegiance of the Jarl. Perhaps the Stormcloaks will soon lose heart for this little rebellion of theirs once and for all. However, I'm disappointed to hear that you fled from the field of battle. We do not reward cowardice in the Legion. I expect better of you."*

*"Taking the Pale gives us another port in Dawnstar, and puts us within striking distance of Windhelm. That should make Ulfric a bit more cautious, eh? Battles are won by trained and disciplined men. Wars are won by talented and exceptional individuals. I'm raising you to Praefect. Take this blade, as a gift and symbol of your new rank. You've earned it."*

**What are my new orders, sir?** *"Make your way to our camp in the Rift. We have a few surprises for the Stormcloaks lined up."*
**What will I be doing in the field?** *"You'll be doing whatever Rikke tells you to do. And I expect you to find creative ways to disrupt the Stormcloaks along the way."*
**Yes sir.** *"For the Emperor!"*

*"Taking control of the Rift was a great victory. Ulfric must be rather nervous with us so close to his door step. You've come a long way. I don't think we could do without you. I'm hereby raising you to Tribune."*

**What are my new orders, sir?** *"You're needed in Winterhold. Report to our hidden camp there."*
**What will I be doing in the field?** *"You'll be doing whatever Rikke tells you to do. And I expect you to find creative ways to disrupt the Stormcloaks along the way."*
**Yes sir.** *"For the Empire!"*

*"Now that we have Winterhold, I can garrison some troops there until I'm ready to march on Windhelm. I have come to rely heavily upon you. It is only fitting that you join the upper echelon. I am hereby elevating you to the rank of Legate. On behalf of the Empire, and myself, please accept this gift along with your new rank. Congratulations."*

**What's next?** *"You've little time to glory in your accomplishments. We're gathering for our final assault on Windhelm. Report to our camp in Eastmarch."*

In the Palace of the Kings:

*"Song or not, I just want it done."*

**I've had my fair share of killing today.** *"Well, I'm not quite done myself."*
**I won't give him the satisfaction.** *"Fine by me."*
**I'll gladly kill him.** *"Here, use my sword to do it. I made sure to sharpen it for the occasion."*

**Is there anything more I can do for the Legion?** *"Ulfric is dead and his army destroyed. There's not much more I could ask of you. The gods, however, I suspect, may have plans for you elsewhere. That said, Stormcloak true believers are still operating out of hidden military camps in the hills. If you encounter any on your travels, kill them. With luck, they'll soon lose heart and return to their homes and families. If not, we'll be forced to put them all to the sword."*
**Will you return to Cyrodiil?** *"No, I suspect Skyrim to be my home for many years. Can't say I'll ever get used to the damn cold, or understand these Nords... but I've come to respect them. The harshness of Skyrim has a way of carving a man down to his true self."*
**Now that Ulfric is dead, will there be peace?** *"The fiercest of the remaining rebels will continue to harass us, but by and large, the people here desire peace. What I'm not so sure about is the peace we've made with the Thalmor. But we'll keep that between the two of us, alright?"*

### Post-Season Unending

**Notice**: These pieces of dialogue are only obtainable if the respective Holds were given to the Stormcloaks during the quest *Season Unending*

*"Make you way to our camp in Falkreath. We're going to take it back. And don't think I've forgotten that you were the one that gave it to Ulfric in the first place."*

**What will I be doing in the field?** *"You'll be doing whatever Rikke tells you to do. And I expect you to find creative ways to disrupt the Stormcloaks along the way."*
**Yes sir.** *"For the Emperor!"*

After taking back Falkreath:

*"By taking back Falkreath, we control access to the Reach, Whiterun, and the Rift. We should never have given it up."*

*"Hurry over to our military camp tucked away in the Reach. Ulfric's been enjoying those silver mines for far too long. And, soldier. You better help me win back Markarth, or die trying. It was your brilliant strategy to give it over to the rebels in the first place."*

**What will I be doing in the field?** *"You'll be doing whatever Rikke tells you to do. And I expect you to find creative ways to disrupt the Stormcloaks along the way."*
**Yes sir.** *"Gods be with you."*

After taking back the Reach:

*"It was important we reclaimed the Reach. Letting Ulfric control the flow of silver was a mistake. One I'm glad we've finally corrected."*

*"Get over to our camp in Hjaalmarch. We need to strengthen our defensive position. I trust you've come to see the error handing the hold over to the rebels?"*

**Yes sir.** *"Gods be with you."*

After taking back Hjaalmarch:

*"Reclaiming Hjaalmarch lets me worry less about the rear guard, and push more men to the front. It was a mistake to let Ulfric control it for so long."*

## Conversations

### Quest-related conversations

**Imperial:** "General Tullius, sir! The headsman is waiting!"
**Tullius:** "Good. Let's get this over with."
**Lokir:** "Shor, Mara, Dibella, Kynareth, Akatosh. Divines, please help me."
**Ralof:** "Look at him, General Tullius, the Military Governor. And it looks like the Thalmor are with him. Damn elves. I bet they had something to do with this. This is Helgen. I used to be sweet on a girl from here. Wonder if Vilod is still making that mead with juniper berries mixed in. Funny, when I was a boy, Imperial walls and towers used to make me feel so safe."
**Haming:** "Who are they, daddy? Where are they going?"
**Torolf:** "You need to go inside, little cub."
**Haming:** "Why? I want to watch the soldiers."
**Torolf:** "Inside the house. Now."
**Haming:** "Yes, papa."
**Imperial:** "Whoa!"
**Captain:** "Get these prisoners out of the carts. Move it!"
**Lokir:** "Why are we stopping?"
**Ralof:** "Why do you think? End of the line. Let's go. Shouldn't keep the gods waiting for us."
**Lokir:** "No! Wait! We're not rebels!"
**Ralof:** "Face your death with some courage, thief."
**Lokir:** "You've got to tell them! We weren't with you! This is a mistake!"
**Captain:** "Step towards the block when we call your name. One at a time."
**Ralof:** "Empire loves their damn lists."
**Hadvar:** "Ulfric Stormcloak. Jarl of Windhelm."
**Ralof:** "It has been an honor, Jarl Ulfric!"
**Hadvar:** "Ralof of Riverwood. Lokir of Rorikstead."
**Lokir:** "No, I'm not a rebel. You can't do this!" [runs]
**Captain:** "Halt!"
**Lokir:** "You're not going to kill me!"
**Captain:** "Archers!" [Lokir is shot dead] "Anyone else feel like running?"
**Hadvar:** "Wait. You there. Step forward. Who are you?"

**Hadvar:** "Captain. What should we do? He/She's not on the list."
**Captain:** "Forget the list. He/She goes to the block."
**Hadvar:** "By your orders, Captain. Follow the Captain, prisoner."
**Tullius:** "Ulfric Stormcloak. Some here in Helgen call you a hero. But a hero doesn't use a power like The Voice to murder his king and usurp his throne."
**Ulfric:** "[muffled grunts]"
**Tullius:** "You started this war, plunged Skyrim into chaos, and now the Empire is going to put you down, and restore the peace."

After Alduin's first roar:

**Hadvar:** "What was that?"
**Tullius:** "It's nothing. Carry on."
**Captain:** "Yes, General Tullius. Give them their last rites."
**Priestess of Arkay:** "As we commend your souls to Aetherius, blessings of the Eight Divines upon you, for you are the salt and earth of Nirn, our beloved..."
**Stormcloak Soldier:** "For the love of Talos, shut up and let's get this over with."
**Priestess of Arkay:** "As you wish."
**Stormcloak Soldier:** "Come on, I haven't got all morning. My ancestors are smiling at me, Imperials. Can you say the same?" [Executed]
**Stormcloak:** "You Imperial bastards!"
**Vilod:** "Justice!"
**Ingrid:** "Death to the Stormcloaks!"
**Ralof:** "As fearless in death as he was in life."
**Captain:** "Next, the [player race]!" or "Next, the Nord in the rags!" (if the player is a Nord) or "Next, the renegade from Cyrodiil!" (if the player is an Imperial)

After Alduin's second roar:

**Hadvar:** "There it is again. Did you hear that?"
**Captain:** "I said, next prisoner!"
**Hadvar:** "To the block, prisoner. Nice and easy."

After Alduin roars for the third time, appears atop the tower:

**Tullius:** "What in Oblivion is that?"
**Captain:** "Sentries! What do you see?"
**Imperial:** "It's in the clouds!"
**Stormcloak:** "Dragon!"
**Alduin:** [Meteor-shower shout]
**Headsman:** "Hunh..."
**Tullius:** "Don't just stand there! Kill that thing! Guards, get the townspeople to safety!"
**Ralof:** "Hey, [race-dependent comment]. Get up! Come on, the gods won't give us another chance!"

**Alduin:** "Yol... Toor... Shul"
**Hadvar:** "Quickly, follow me!"
**Tullius:** "Hadvar! Into the keep, soldier, we're leaving!"
**Hadvar:** "It's you and me, prisoner. Stay close!"
*(If the Dragonborn stays with Tullius, his men, and a dying Vilod...)*
**Tullius:** "Run, you idiot!"
*(Hadvar and the Dragonborn soon reach Helgen Keep, and find Ralof there, having taken a different route to escape instead of staying with Ulfric and the other Stormcloaks)*
**Hadvar:** "Ralof! You damned traitor. Out of my way!"
**Ralof:** "We're escaping, Hadvar. You're not stopping us this time."
**Hadvar:** "Fine. I hope that dragon takes you all to Sovngarde."
**Ralof:** "You! Come on, into the keep!"

**General Tullius:** "Tell me again, why I'm wasting men chasing after a fairy tale."
**Legate Rikke:** "If Ulfric gets his hand on that crown, it won't be a fairy tale. It'll be a problem."
**General Tullius:** "Don't you Nords put any stock in your own traditions? I thought the Moot chose the king. We're backing Elisif. When the Moot meets, they'll do the sensible thing."
**Legate Rikke:** "Not everyone's agreed to the Moot. You've been here long enough to know that Nords aren't always sensible. We follow our hearts."
**General Tullius:** "So what - Ulfric gets this crown and then suddenly he's High King?"
**Legate Rikke:** "No, it's not as simple as that, but the Jagged Crown would be a potent symbol for his cause to rally around. But, if we found it first..."
**General Tullius:** "And we gave it to Elisif?"
**Legate Rikke:** "In the absence of the Moot, it would further legitimize her claim."
**General Tullius:** "Perhaps... I'm entrusting you with what resources I can spare. But I'm warning you, if this turns out to be a waste of time and men..."
**Legate Rikke:** "It won't be a waste."
**General Tullius:** "Make sure you take the Auxiliary here. You can send him/her back when you get there and find nothing but old bones and cobwebs."
**Legate Rikke:** "The Stonefist's no fool. He's found the Crown. But we'll get to it first."

**Legate Rikke:** "I'm telling you, Ulfric's planning an attack on Whiterun."
**General Tullius:** "He'd be insane to try. He doesn't have the men."
**Legate Rikke:** "That's not what my scouts report, sir. Every day more join his cause. Riften, Dawnstar, and Winterhold support him."
**General Tullius:** "It's not a cause. It's a rebellion."
**Legate Rikke:** "Call it whatever you like, General. The man's going to try to take Whiterun."
**General Tullius:** "Jarl Balgruuf..."
**Legate Rikke:** "Balgruuf refuses the Legion's right to garrison troops in his city. On the other hand, he also refuses to acknowledge Ulfric's claim."
**General Tullius:** "Well, if he wants to stand outside the protection of the Empire, fine. Let Ulfric pillage his city."
**Legate Rikke:** "General."
**General Tullius:** "You people and your damn Jarls."
**Legate Rikke:** "Sir? You can't force a Nord to accept help he hasn't asked for."
**General Tullius:** "If Ulfric's making a move for Whiterun, then we need to be there to stop him. Draft another letter with the usual platitudes, but this time share some of your intelligence regarding Ulfric's plans. Embellish if you have to. We'll let it seem like it's his idea."
**Legate Rikke:** "Yes, sir."
**General Tullius:** "You Nords and your bloody sense of honor."
**Legate Rikke:** "Sir."

**Tullius:** "All right. It's time to deliver the final blow to the Stormcloak rebellion. You have all fought bravely, and sacrificed much to bring us to this point. Ulfric thinks he can hide behind the walls of his castle. But we will fight our way in and drag him out through the rubble to face justice. Because this is the end for them, the Stormcloaks will fight like cornered rats. They will be fierce and crafty. But they are no match for Legionnaires. You are the best and the brightest warriors in Tamriel. Professional soldiers, fearless and devastating. The Emperor will be paying close attention to what happens here today. Men who distinguish themselves will be well rewarded. Ready now! Everyone, with me! For the Empire! For the Legion!"

In the Palace of the Kings:

**Tullius**: "Secure the door."
**Rikke**: "Already done, sir."
**Tullius**: "Ulfric Stormcloak! You are guilty of insurrection, murder of Imperial citizens, the assassination of King Torygg, and high treason against the Empire. It's over."
*(Galmar pulls out his iron battleaxe)*
**Galmar**: "Not while I'm still breathing, it's not."
*(Rikke sheathes her steel sword, refusing to fight Galmar)*
**Rikke**: "Step aside Galmar. We're here to accept Ulfric's surrender."
**Ulfric**: "I'll never surrender Skyrim into the hands of a corrupt and dying Empire."
**Rikke**: "Skyrim doesn't belong to you, Ulfric."
**Ulfric**: "No... But I belong to her."
**Tullius**: "Enough! You are traitors and will die traitors' deaths. Stand down and face public execution, or advance and face summary execution by my hands. It matters little to me. Either way I'll be sending your heads back to Cyrodiil."
**Galmar**: "Well? What are we waiting for?"
*(Ulfric rises from his throne, draws his enchanted steel war axe, and joins Galmar in fighting Tullius, Rikke, and the Dragonborn)*

After Galmar is killed and Ulfric is on his knees:

**Tullius**: "Well Ulfric, you can't escape from me this time. Any last requests before I send you to... to wherever you people go when you die."
**Rikke**: "Sovngarde... sir."
**Tullius**: "Right. Well?"
**Ulfric**: "Let the Dragonborn be the one to do it. It'll make for a better song."
**Tullius**: "Song or not, I just want it done."

After deciding who gets to kill Ulfric:

**Rikke**: "Talos be with you..."
**Tullius**: "What was that, Legate?"
**Rikke**: "Nothing. Just saying goodbye."
**Tullius**: "Well, the men will be expecting some kind of speech. And we'll need to hand the city over to that Free-Winter fellow."
**Rikke**: "Brunwulf. Yes, I've sent men to protect him and bring him here. Windhelm will need a government quickly if we are to prevent more violence."
**Tullius**: "The Legion will be staying here for quite some time. I don't expect there to be any further violence."

After leaving the palace:

**Rikke**: "Attention! General Tullius has an announcement!"
**Tullius**: "The rebellion is over! Ulfric Stormcloak is dead!"
**Imperial Soldiers**: (Cheer)
**Tullius**: "His head will be sent to Cyrodiil where it will adorn a spike on the walls of the Imperial City! Let this day be a final warning to those who still call themselves Stormcloaks! We are turning the city over to Brunwulf Free-Winter, an honorable and faithful man! Many of you will be staying in Windhelm to aid the Jarl in restoring order and stamping out any embers of rebellion that may still smolder here! In appreciation for your exemplary service, I am doubling your pay and compensation for the widows of your fallen comrades!"
**Imperial Soldiers**: (Cheer)
**Tullius**: "I am proud of all of you! All hail the Emperor! All hail his legionaires!"
**Imperial Soldiers**: (Cheer)

After the speech:

**Tullius**: "I hate giving speeches."
**Rikke**: "It wasn't so bad."
**Tullius**: "I hope we haven't just created a martyr."
**Rikke**: "There's bound to be resistance. There are still Stormcloak camps, tucked away in the hills. They'll no doubt strike wherever and whenever they can. But, without Ulfric to inflame their passions, they'll settle down and return to their homes eventually."
**Tullius**: "I pray you're right, Legate. In the meantime, we'll continue to root them out and put them to the sword. We couldn't have done this without you. The Empire glories in your accomplishments. (Speaking to the Dragonborn.) Come Rikke, there's still much to be done."

**Tullius:** "Enough... enough..."
**Ulfric:** "This is it for you. Any last words before I send you to Oblivion?"
**Tullius:** "You realize this is exactly what they wanted."
**Galmar:** "What who wanted?"
**Tullius:** "The Thalmor. They stirred up trouble here. Forced us to divert needed resources and throw away good soldiers quelling this rebellion."
**Ulfric:** "It's a little more than a rebellion, don't you think?"
**Galmar:** "Heh."
**Tullius:** "We aren't the bad guys you know."
**Ulfric:** "Maybe not, but you certainly aren't the good guys."
**Tullius:** "Perhaps you're right. But then what does that make you?"
**Ulfric:** "You just said it yourself."
**Galmar:** "It makes us right."
**Tullius:** "And if I surrender?"
**Ulfric:** "The Empire I remember never surrendered."
**Galmar:** "That Empire is dead. And so are you."
**Tullius:** "So be it."
**Galmar:** "Just kill him and let's be done with it already."
**Ulfric:** "Come, Galmar. Where's your sense of the dramatic moment?"
**Galmar:** "By the gods! If it's a good ending to some damn story you're after - perhaps the Dragonborn should be the one to do it."
**Ulfric:** "Good point."

(At this point, the Dragonborn can choose whether they want to kill Tullius themselves or not; following this, the Civil War ends.)

## Quotes

* *"I wasn't expecting to see you here! I assume you have your reasons. Everyone does."* -During Diplomatic Immunity, while part of the Imperial Legion.
* *"Look around the room and you'll see what we're up against. Just between you and me, a lot of what Ulfric says about the Empire is true."* -During Diplomatic Immunity, while part of the Imperial Legion.
* *"I swear Elenwen holds these parties just to make the Empire look bad. Almost makes me want to join the Stormcloaks."* -During Diplomatic Immunity, while part of the Imperial Legion.
* *"The only reason I'm here is because my refusal to attend would cause a diplomatic incident."* -During Diplomatic Immunity, while part of the Imperial Legion.
* *"I don't remember seeing you at one of these before."* -During Diplomatic Immunity
* *"Do I know you? I didn't think so."* -During Diplomatic Immunity

## Trivia

* General Tullius is voiced by Michael Hogan. Hogan also voiced Doc Mitchell in *Fallout: New Vegas*, another Bethesda publication. Hogan is also notable for his roles as Saul Tigh, the XO of the *Galactica*, in the sci-fi series *Battlestar Galactica*, and as Captain Bailey in *Mass Effect 2* and *Mass Effect 3*.
* It is possible to meet Tullius walking with Elenwen below Helgen immediately following the attack. He is heading west, so it is necessary to go to the left of the Guardian Stones until you reach another road heading that way if one wishes to meet him. His dialogue is the same as if he is standing inside Castle Dour.
* Tullius's coffin can be found inside the Solitude Catacombs, along with Legate Rikke's, if the Dragonborn sides with the Stormcloaks in the Civil War.
* After the battle, General Tullius says that he suspects that a second war with the Aldmeri Dominion may happen sometime in the future as he talks about how he is "not sure about the peace with the Thalmor."
* Although he wears a unique piece of Heavy Armor, Tullius wears Imperial Light Bracers and Imperial Light Boots, which are Light Armor. This is most likely so that the bracers and boots match his armor's color scheme.

## Bugs

1. *Please **reload an old save** to confirm if the bug is still happening.*
2. *If the bug is still occurring, please post the bug report with the appropriate system template  360  /  XB1  ,  PS3  /  PS4  ,  PC  /  MAC  ,  NX  /  PS5  ,  XS  , depending on which platform(s) the bug has been encountered on.*
3. *Be descriptive when listing the bug and fixes, but avoid having conversations in the description and/or using first-person anecdotes: such discussions belong on the appropriate forum board.*

* PC   360   PS3   If Tullius promotes the Dragonborn to Praefect, he says "Take this blade, as a gift and symbol of your new rank. You've earned it." However, sometimes Tullius gives a shield instead of a blade.
* PC   360   PS3   During "Reunification of Skyrim," Tullius may give the reward for rallying a hold, but afterwards his script acts as if the deed was not completed, preventing further objectives from being obtained.
* PC   360   PS3   In the "Battle for Solitude," during the scripted interaction between Tullius, Rikke, Ulfric, and Galmar, Tullius can be "killed" before he is supposed to be. He will lay on the ground and, like any dead body, can be moved, but he continues to blink and continues dialogue with Ulfric and Galmar after Rikke is killed. After Ulfric gives you the honor of killing him, the slightest damage will kill him and the quest will show as completed and can be continued.
* Occasionally, immediately after "Unbound," he and Elenwen can be found wandering the woods near Riverwood.
* 360   If, during "Battle for Windhelm," Tullius was using a bow before entering the Palace of Kings, he may not sheathe the weapon, and when he asks the player if they want to kill Ulfric and they refuse, Tullius will do nothing but stand there with his bow in hand. Killing Ulfric will cause Tullius to then continue on as if nothing happened.
* 360   If Tullius is told to kill Ulfric at the end of "Battle for Windhelm," he will use a power attack as if he was dual-wielding swords, though he only uses one.

## Appearances

* *The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim*
* *The Elder Scrolls: Legends*