Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-1600847-20170206173025/@comment-31436340-20170405163846

204.184.197.1 wrote: What if the Elder Council made Balgruff the Emporer, because he does not hate the Altmer and he is very respected throughout Skyrim, he could probably rally a lot of support to put him on the throne. Just a thought. Don't know, I doubt it.

Number one, they need to explain to the Nobles and commoners why Balgruuf is the next Emperor or else they are just going to have a lot of problems later.

Number two, even if they got Titus Mede II assassinated, it is easier to put someone related by blood to Titus Mede II. I think preferably someone who is an over-glorified fool like Attrebus Mede whose abilities were greatly exaggerated to the public but in reality an easily manipulated fool that has no knowledge or received any education regarding politics.

Number Three, even if there is no canon lore I don't believe for once that the Emperor has no heir at all. Politics is serious matters, especially if they are using monarchy. I don't believe the Emperor for the past 25 years haven't impregnate at least half a dozen Imperial women and don't have at least half a dozen kids as candidates to be the next Emperor. This position is just too important not to have over 9000 backup plans in case the Emperor dies.