User blog comment:Zippertrain85/The difference between Mideval & Fantasy/@comment-4225295-20140308015524/@comment-9062114-20140308040351

That might be the closest thing I've heard descriped about what the Elder Scrolls Series might be.

It fits since the Romans did have some Democratic Values and the people lived somewhat free lives. In addition, the Empire of Cyrodiil also adds to this.