Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-3539474-20130910213054/@comment-90.178.164.41-20140227143803

Well, I agree with Legate Alexandros. I don't know why almost everyone thinks that Empire with Skyrim would defeat the Thalmor. Imperials tried it once and they lost. Now they are weaker than ever.

However, you play as Dragonborn. You are the greatest hero since Talos. If Skyrim will be free, an alliance with Hammerfell can be signed. Then Dragonborn could persuade some other nation to help this alliance and attack Summerset Isles.

Thalmor will guard their frontiers, they will not expect an attack on their centre. Dragonborn with Nords, Redguards and other nations can raid on the Isles and turn their cities into dust. Altmer would have no goverment and their homeland will be captured by Men.

I don't claim the Stormcloaks would destroy AD, I only think that their chances are quite similar to the Empire's.