Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-92.251.228.132-20141108020915/@comment-25640840-20141110210303

That's the thing, it doesn't matter if the odds are in their favour. It doesn't have to be objectively certain. As the player I can choose to believe that the strength of the Nords is greater while the Empire is weaker. Certainly whichever side you choose to play with will always appear much stronger. Also I believe that either faction could beat the Thalmor so long as they have the Dragonborn.

If you are interested in the Irish parallels look up the penal laws in Ireland.