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From the horse's mouth directly: Thalmor Dossier: Ulfric Stormcloak

''* " The so-called  Markarth Incident  was particularly valuable from the point of view of our strategic goals in  Skyrim, although it resulted in Ulfric becoming generally uncooperative to direct contact." ''

'' * " Direct contact remains a possibility (under extreme circumstances), but in general the asset should be considered dormant. As long as the  civil war  proceeds in its current indecisive fashion, we should remain hands-off." ''