Galmar Stone-Fist

"We are the sons and daughters of Skyrim!"

- 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. Galmar sees that all new recruits are properly outfitted with Stormcloak Armor and have taken the Oath. Galmar also has a brother, Rolff Stone-Fist.

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 talked to in Sovngarde following the defeat of Alduin (but before leaving), 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.

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.

Quotes

 * (Regarding his loyalty to Ulfric) "I'd follow you into the depths of Oblivion, you know that."
 * "Countless dead haunt countless sleepless nights. When Skyrim becomes whole again, perhaps so will I."
 * "Battle reveals who a man really is. Remember that."
 * "The measure of a man is taken at the moment of his death, and know this for truth: the ghosts of many heroes walk among us."
 * "(Regarding Ulfric's complex plans for gaining loyalty of many of Skyrim's common folk and noble Jarls) I still think you should take them all out like you did with Dead King Torygg."
 * "Dragonborn, even in death you dog my steps? How come you here? The king of this realm will cast you out - cursed be your name by all sons of Skyrim, with scorn unceasing." (in Sovngarde before killing Alduin)
 * "In life we were enemies, but eternity's too long to hold a grudge - my heart's now free of such old hatreds. Hero of the Nords I name you, Dragonborn, let none deny it." (in Sovngarde after killing Alduin)

Quests

 * Joining the Stormcloaks
 * The Jagged Crown
 * Liberate Falkreath Hold
 * Liberate Whiterun
 * Liberation of Skyrim
 * Rescue from Fort Neugrad
 * Compelling Tribute
 * The Battle for Fort Sungard
 * A False Front
 * The Battle for Fort Snowhawk
 * Season Unending
 * The Battle for Fort Dunstad
 * The Battle for Fort Greenwall
 * The Battle for Fort Hraggstad
 * Battle for Solitude
 * Battle for Windhelm

Trivia

 * Galmar Stone-Fist is voiced by Paul Eiding, who also voiced Septimus Signus and Felldir the Old. He is most well known as the voice of Col. Campbell from the Metal Gear Solid series.
 * If the Dragonborn is not a Nord, when attempting to join the Stormcloaks, Galmar will question the Dragonborn's motives based on his/her race (i.e. "Why's a Redguard want to fight for Skyrim?"), but later on says that he wasn't refusing them outright because of their race. The Dragonborn can respond by asking if the Stormcloaks only take Nords, stating that Skyrim is their home and that they are willing to fight for it, or stating that they simply want to fight the Empire.

Bugs

 * During "Battle For Whiterun" he may attack the Dragonborn after entering the city. If this happens, run from him and continue the quest as directed, when you reach Dragonsreach, he will return to normal.
 * During "The Jagged Crown", Galmar may not appear at Korvanjund.
 * Solution: To remedy this, use console commands to force the quest to the next stage of progression or teleport Galmar to Kovanjund.
 * "Joining the Stormcloaks" cannot be completed properly if "Season Unending is an active quest.
 * Patch v1.4 resolved this.
 * Frequently, Galmar cycles through old dialogue options when handing out new missions during the "Liberation of Skyrim" quest.
 * Solution: Unmarked the quest as an active quest, then reactivate it before speaking to Galmar again.
 * If Galmar does not have the dialogue option "Reporting in." then you can attempt to "fix" this issue by simply fast traveling to another location then fast traveling back. This works for areas that are within walking distance of the camp. However fast traveling to the camp while already within it will not fix the missing dialogue option.
 * His corpse will not de-render after being killed.
 * Galmar may attack the Dragonborn when having a low bounty in Windhelm, even when sided with Stormcloaks.

Appearances


Galmar Stein-Faust Galmar Rudepoing Галмар Каменный Кулак Galmar Puño de Piedra