Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-9933564-20140420134307/@comment-68.51.167.62-20140424014048

Honestly, I do not consider all the Daedric princes evil. Because, not all the deadra are 'completely'  or inherently evil. Azura, Nocturnal and Meridia are examples of these princes. But there are certain princes that do embody our very definiton of evil. Examples include Boethiah, Molag Bal and Mehrunes Dagon. Though, I am not sure where Jyggalag falls in this specturm of good and evil do to what little is known about him.

You also have to remember that some of the Princes are considered gods and worshiped by certain races. Others also have exhibited both a sense of honor and a sense of care towards their followers. And while it is true that most only get involved with mortals for their own twisted enjoyment or personal reasons, sometimes good things have come out of their meddling.

As for Alduin it is, again, not that simple. Paarthurnax said that it is a dragon's nature to rule and dominant over others. I mean Alduin 's name literally means 'Destroyer Devour Master'. By that logic Alduin is simply doing what he was made to do, kill and enslave the mortal races.

It is also prophesied that his success would lead to the destruction of Tamerial and ultimately the annihilation of all of Nirn. Although this is said to be part of a cycle that has repeated itself in the past. So he is only doing what he was destinied to do.

Within the elder scrolls unvierse Alduin is mostly likely seen as a bigger threat and a true evil, simply becasue his return signals the ending of that time. As for the Daerdic princes it depends on how you view them and which one.