Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-13417807-20130726204600/@comment-9062114-20130910233610

135.19.47.8 wrote: Zippertrain85 wrote: 135.19.47.8 wrote: The Thalmor WANT the Stormcloaks to win, even if it meant their embassy would swin in angry nords possesed of an iron will to burn it down. They know Ulfric's men couldn't take on their army, unlike the Empire, who can call upon reinforcements from High Rock.

Imperials are naturals when it comes to serving as shock troops and Bretons and resist magic, in addition to being gifted in the magical arts themselves.

Nords serve better as light infantry or militia--no magical resistance and no heavy infantry, only bloodthirsty rebels wearing chainmail and leather, while Imperials posses an inborn ability to wear heavy armor and cast restoration spells.

Defending a nation from foreign occupiers is one thing. Digging its grave is another. The Stormcloaks could get help from other nations with similar goals, like Hammerfell and Morrowind. Ulfric also offered an alliance with High Rock already.

No magical resistance? If you played Skyrim you would know they have 50% resistance to frost, that's including magic. Nords have also used heavy armor numerous times with success and respect Restoration magic. When's the last time you saw a Stormcloak use Close Wounds or Healing Hands or any other restoration spells? Maybe if you count their Battle-Maidens, but even then, they'll need a lot more of them. None of them wear heavy armour, either.

Nothing proves High Rock is even remotely interested in allying with Ulfric and Morrowind doesn't really care, they've got their own problems. Hammerfell? Maybe, but they'd still need more. The Redguards beat the Aldmeri using guerilla warfare tactics and knowledge of the terrain, on top of the ennemy seeing their repeated requests for reinforcements denied.

Morrowind is out of the game: most of it is still covered in ash or rubble due to Argonian raids. Also, the Dunmer are elves, so they probably won't be annihilated by the Dominion. It's been heavily implied Battle-Maidens use Restoration magic. Just like it's heavily implied there are female Imperial soldiers. I bet they could train regular soldiers too. Gameplay doesn't equal lore.

Skyrim has problems too. Once they see how big the Dominion's threat is they will probably join. The Dominion is very low on soldiers. Realistically speaking just the Nords and the Redguards could probably beat the Dominion.

Only Vvardenfell is covered in ashes. And they're currently rebuilding the destroyed cities. Haven't spoken to Malborn I see. According to him the Dunmer hate the Dominion. They probably consider Daedra worshippers to be just as bad as Talos worshippers.