Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-93.86.102.41-20140209153502/@comment-25747701-20150204003607

Very late, but why not?

I think it is because of a few reasons. One of them, according to the "Guide to the Ebonheart Pact", is that much the soldiers and generals of the Pact is made up of Nords. Since they appear to be the largest contributor to overt military power, having the highest authority of the Pact be a Nord as well could help.

Another reason would be that the Skald-King himself seem to be a good king willing to work with the other races.

Lastly, I'd say that the Nords are the least controversial of the races to have a member be the official leader of their alliance. The Argonians would probably never accept a Dunmer ruler and vice versa. The Nords have little overt conflict with Black Marsh and their recent conflicts with Morrowind(border disputes and occasional raids by individuals) pales on comparison to systemic slavery that has been ongoing since pretty much forever. Besides, the Dunmer probably see the Nords in slightly higher regard than the Argonians, if only slightly.

That said, there is also the Great Moot, so the Skald-King is hardly in a position of absolute power.