User blog comment:Thedoucheinthenorth/Reachmen/Forsworn - freedom fighters or terrorists?/@comment-98.165.250.115-20121225003519

I feel like the story of The Reachmen/Forsworn is very similar to the plight of the Nords (i.e. Stormcloaks)... The story seems to provide some reverse insight for people sympathizing with Stormcloaks.

The original locals lost their land to the Nords.

The Reach joins the Empire.

Madanach takes back the Throne in the name of The Reach.

Ulfric helps the Jarl get the Throne back.

By my count Ulfric is at least partially responsible for doing the same thing to another people that he is waging war against the Empire for. There is a ton of irony in his principles which makes it all the more likely that his true agenda is based in pride. And he lusts for the throne of High King.