The overall goal of the quest is to conquer each hold of Skyrim, one at a time, by taking control of the military fort for each hold. It is completed by doing a series of other quests that are assigned to you as the Liberation of Skyrim progresses. This quest governs the overall progress of the Civil War for the Stormcloaks. Liberate each of Skyrim's Holds (depending upon your choices during Season Unending): With our blood and our steel we will take back our home.' 'We'll drive out the Empire from this land that we own.