User blog comment:Saratje/The Great Paarthurnax Conspiracy/@comment-69.146.244.153-20120417220853/@comment-1992639-20120420114555

That's possible. Paarthurnax'd probably wait another era or two first, wait for people to forget what happened. This also allows for enough time for the Greybeards or whatever order to change or slowly transform into the army of Thu'um wielding men you describe.

But I doubt Paarthurnax will take on a role as some sort of General. More likely will he stay in the shadows, play the part of benefactor or teacher. Unlike Alduin he doesn't want the recognition and a repution, he seems fine getting things done quietly.