Board Thread:Off Topic/@comment-14139769-20131015071732/@comment-11766885-20131015084515

I think it's because outside / internal influences are making the whole region unstable. Having an occupying force (Imperials) or One of your own stirring up trouble (Ulfric) would make all the Nords very uncomfortable. Being told who you can or can't worship is also a major issue. These issues and more (Lore related), would make the Nords untrusting of other races as well as new ideas, compared to the traditions they hold most dear.