Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-26213507-20150715194939/@comment-26893431-20150909122358

Bronkiin wrote: Balgruuf sending his axe does  not mean 'I'm neutral, I'm on Whiteruns side'. He has already chosen to join the Imperials by that point. I've already explained at length how sending the axe can't be used as an example of aggression. Its done by both sides with the same intentions because thats how the quest system works. They run parallel. You are inventing intentions by saying the motives behind sending the axe were different. In fact, I'd also like to see some actual evidence Ulfric is as 'paranoid' as you say he is. Actual evidence. I suggest you read Balgruuf's dialogue then. If he keeps it we are at peace, if he returns it we have business to settle.