Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-76.97.80.106-20130811163656/@comment-50.162.201.228-20140624193059

WC-83 wrote: At worst, the Emperor is someone who's mistakes over shadow his successes. The Stormcloaks, while undeniably brave and willing to give their lives for Skyrim, don't get the "better part of valor" (retreat, take a break, come back stronger, and [more importantly] win) very well and didn't really think through what they would do after the Civil War and just assume they'll trounce the Thalmor on their first try. I agree with you completely.

Unfortunately the Stormcloaks, as a whole, seem to lack much foresight. Being far more invested into the emotional aspect of taking back their homeland.

Nords in general, have too much pride to let themselves bow to the Elves as the Empire has. Believing an afterlife in Sovngarde holds more honor than becoming slaves in your own homeland.