Board Thread:Off Topic/@comment-1600847-20141224172128

There have been rumors for a few months that the next TES game will be in Argonia. Most likely not, but let's assume in this blog that it is. What could it be about?

First, it's safe to assume that the Dominion will play a role in it, even if they're not the main questline. After all, the Argonians and Khajiit hate each other and their borders are within spitting distance of each other. An invasion, or preparation for one? If so, what would they want with Argonia? Seems like it's all inhospitable swamps with nothing to offer, right?

Well for that, let's look at ESO. Now before anyone starts complaining, ESO is canon. Bethesda said it, they proofread the plot to make sure it didn't contradict canon, and no one from Bethesda has issued anything saying it isn't official. Plus, it's all fron ZeniMax Media Inc. anyways. Moving on...

In ESO, the First Dominion invades Black Marsh to obtain Hist Sap. Among other things, Hist Sap can be used along with Daedric magic to create skin-stealer potion. Simply put, anyone who drinks this potion takes on the appearance of whoever's blood goes into the potion. They also gain all their memories, to better mimic them. Imagine the havoc the Third Dominion and the Thalmor could cause with this... Ulfric, Tullius, or anyone important in Tamriel could be mimicked perfectly, and even their closest friends would be none the wiser that it was truly a Dominion agent. If the Third Dominion came accross old records in Alinor of this potion, they would go to any length to possess it.

Maybe for a second "main story", like what the Civil War storyline was, the Dunmer could invade Argonia from the north to regain their lost provinces. As we know, southern Morrowind in currently under Argonian occupation, including the former capitol of Mournhold.

Or, if Bethesda is still getting a kick out of civil wars, there could be a rebellion against the current ruling body of Argonia, the An-Xileel council. Perhaps the former Archein Kings, who were overthrown after the Oblivion Crisis?

And of course, the hero of the story! If it takes place in Argonia, obviously he/she would be an Argonian by default. Now, who would this hero be? A chosen of the Hist, perhaps? Maybe of Sithis himself? Or maybe something completely new?

Hopefully, we can expect a teaser for the next TES in the next year of two, if previous releases can be relied on (2002-2006-2011). Until then, let's speculate! 