Board Thread:Skyrim/@comment-109.108.7.9-20150406094840/@comment-177.34.181.193-20150903031316

The Thalmor knows that the Greybeards would not use their power to fight unless it was extremely necessary. However, I think any mortal race in Tamriel fears/respect them, given that their mastery of the Thu'um is comparable to that of the Dragonborn. A bare whisper can almost create avalanches.