The Stormcloaks are a faction in the video game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. They are a group of rebels led by Ulfric Stormcloak, who seeks to free Skyrim from the control of the Imperial Empire. The Stormcloaks believe in the right of the Nord people to govern themselves and uphold their traditions. The conflict between the Stormcloaks and the Empire is central to the game's storyline. Players can choose to support the Stormcloaks in their fight for independence or side with the Empire. The faction is known for its strong sense of nationalism and desire to protect Nord culture.