Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-24402683-20131012015855/@comment-1600847-20160107163433

I have no doubt the Dominion could conquer the outer fringes of Black Marsh just as Tiber Septim did. But what would they want with the inner swamps, even if they could conquer them (which is highly unlikely)? Only thing there is swamps, diseases-ridden insects, and venemous/dangerous animals. There's nothing of value, which is why Black Marsh's inner swpams have never been conquered. Ever.

Imagine moving an army through that. Disease and venemous creatures/plants all around you. There are no roads, and you're constantly wet. Weapons and armor begin to rust. And at all times, all around you in the water, and entire army of Argonians could be just beneath th surface, breathing underwater. You can be attacked at any second, and the natives can then dive back under and be gone in a flash.

It's also a logistical nightmare to hold the swamps, even the outer fringes. There are no roads, they need to be built, and when they are they need to be replaced every few years because they sink into the marshes over time.