Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-26213507-20150928140042/@comment-24075086-20151001223019

Draevan13 wrote: Phantasys wrote: Really? Where does it say only Solstheim? In Lord of Souls,  pages 133-134. If you don't know, Lord of Souls is one of the 2 novels Bethesda comissioned to tie-in Oblivion and Skyrim.

"...But that Skyrim had offered Solstheim as a haven for my people, after ages of enmity between our races... for that, I was unprepared."

" 'Untithed to any Thane or Hold,' " Attrebus quoted, " 'and self-governed, with free worship, with no compensation to Skyrim or the Empire except as writ in the armistice of old wheresoever those might apply, and henceforth let no Man or Mer say that the Sons and Daughters of Kyne are without mercy or honor.' "

Sul raised an eyebrow.

"I learned it from my tutors," Attrebus explained."

Nowhere in the Decree does it state that it applies to all of Skyrim. Only Solstheim is mentioned.

And yes, Viola is flimsy proof, but it's one more piece of evidence than the "They don't pay taxes" theory has.

Lord of Souls was written well after MK left bethesda. It's not canon.

Viola Giordano: if she believes it...it's probably wrong.

Also what exactly is the problem? The dunmer have crappy homes yes...but that's their bussiness. It's not Ulfric's job to fix their houses. Guards don't patrol? If you commit a crime in the grey quarter then they'll still come after you. You can also see actual guards patrolling the quarter.