Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-175.142.226.235-20140305080849/@comment-14027812-20140305085319

Oh, yes, forgot about that O.o. Yes, aside from being used as capitol, it was a magical academy. Taken from the Third Aldmeri Dominion article, the Thalmor already existed then, with the Crystal Tower being the Summerset Isles' center of power (under the Empire's rule, I guess). The Thalmor were deemed heros due to their efforts during the Crisis, and eventually gathered enough followers to found the Third Dominion.