User blog comment:Spritydove/Deeper Thought into the Civil War/@comment-4976111-20120619022125

I think what we're forgetting is that even if Skyrim does secede from the Empire, it doesn't mean that they'll still be enemies. A good example is Orsinium; while it's part of High Rock, it's considered it's own thing. Nonetheless, it's still considered cool with High Rock. No reason why Skyrim couldn't still be buddies with the Empire.