Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-26213507-20150715194939/@comment-24755309-20150728025700

The Orcs were ostracized and hunted down as "monsters" for centuries due to their harsh culture, though they eventually gained acceptance in the empire, particularly for their service in the legions. If the Stormcloaks take Markarth, the orc smith that was there during Imperial rule remains there and serves the Stormcloaks. While Ulfric does not view non-Nords with particular favor, he also does not view them with particular disdain either, and is willing to allow them to live in his cities and will eventually become more tolerant to other cultures. If the Forsworn decide to end their genocidal campaign against the Nords, they will be accepted into Nord society, some have already integrated.