User blog comment:Madman97/Madman Tonight with ShawnCognitionCP/@comment-10789912-20150923013522

The Thalmor themself were created by Kirkbride, along with Alduin. Both of which are related to the end of the Kalpa, with one being Landfall. The towers have been directly referenced in game, especially by being destroyed. We also know the Legion could have beaten back the Thalmor, but surrendered.

You and you anti-Mk methods, boy.