Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-50.10.177.94-20130209065558/@comment-24.16.100.94-20130217130851

Oh, for the love of Mara! It looks like it's once again time for the Loremaster to enlighten the masses! The Aldmeri Dominion controls the provinces of Summerset Isle, Valenwood, and Elsweyr. They have complete control in summerset and elsweyr, because any Altmer who opposed the Thalmor have been massacered, and the Khaajiit see them as their saviors due to the incident with the moons a century ago. However, the Bosmer despise the Thalmor, due to the facts that Valenwood was forcibly incorporated into the Dominion, and the Thalmor regularly conduct bloody purges to remain in control. Therefore, it's safe to assume that, if given the chance, the Wood Elves would gladly rebel against the Thalmor. The Empire consists of Cyrodiil, High Rock, and possibly Skyrim. If Titus Mede II (who, by the way, is the grandson or probably great grandson of Titus Mede I, not his son) is still alive, defeating the thalmor will be much more difficult, as hammerfell will want nothing to do with him, and his weak, ineffectual leadership. However, if he is dead, it's impossible for us to know who the next emperor will be before the next game comes out, though it probably won't be the dragonborn (even though that would make the most sense in-game) because lately, bethesda has been doing what's easy instead of what's good. But I digress. If Ulfric rules Skyrim, he will definitely be an effective leader, but ultimate victory will depend on whether he can bring together all the other races, and keep them from killing each other. Not exactly Ulfrics forte. Morrowind is technically an indepent nation, but is more or less at the mercy of Argonia. This does not, however, mean they are weak. Hammerfell, also independent, probably won't be willing to ally with the empire if Titus is alive, but might if someone else is emperor. Further, if Skyrim is also independent, the Redguards will certainly be willing to make an alliance (assuming Ulfric doesn't botch it.)  So, in conclusion, even speculating on the outcome of this imminent war is pointless, as there's no way for us to know until the next game comes out. Also, yes, every emperor prior to the fourth era was dragonborn, or rather, was MADE dragonborn upon ascending to the throne, because it was necessary to keep the daedra from invading Nirn. Now, with the way between Mundus and Oblivion permanently closed, and with Alduin dead, there will never again be any need for dragonborn. Wich is why your character in Skyrim is called "The Last Dragonborn". By the way, equlibrium, you're HUGELY overestimating the Dominions strength. They're alot weaker than you seem to think, and the rest of Tamriel is alot stronger than you seem to think. Finally, Titus Mede I did not overthrow the elder council; after the death Martin Septim and the close of the third era, Chancellor Ocato, head of the council, tried to take the reigns, but he was assasinated by the Thalmor, and the empire fell into chaos for years. This time is now called "The Stormcrown Interregnum", when countless petty warlords vied for the Ruby Throne. Eventually, one warlord, through strength, skill, and cunning, managed to defeat all his rivals and become emperor. This empire is the Fourth Empire, because claiming it's invalid due to the emperor lacking the Amulet of Kings is ridiculous, seeing as how the Amulet DOESN'T EXIST ANYMORE!!! Obviously, that tradition no longer applies. So, now you have been enlightened! No need to thank me, just pay it forward.