User blog comment:Longdead97/Ulfric's war effort & gaining support. Smart move or no?/@comment-7055753-20130323143058/@comment-6336669-20130331214511

"The mede empire was not in any way, shape or form facing total destruction."

Despite the Elven Army at the gates? Here's a quote from this page, you should rewrite all these articles if you have proof that the Thalmor/Elven Army did not conquer the Imperial City.

"Listening to his quotes, it appears that Salvianus is a veteran of theGreat War and was present during the Aldmeri Dominion's siege and conquer of the Imperial City between 4E173 and 174. (Timeline)
 * Their fires lit up the night, all across Lake Rumare, like stars come to earth. *sigh* It was beautiful, really.
 * They were golden, even when they were dead. But their blood was red. I knew it would be.