Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-173.76.160.189-20140907224522/@comment-10993011-20140910005030

I've already made the mistake of making this thread before and realized there's a million threads about it. BUUUT I can't help my self but to contribute to the thread. Personally, I'd be rather bugged if Alduin returned as the main villain. Alduin's purpose is to, at some point in the future, destroy the world. Heroes can only temporarily halt his inevitable reign of destruction. So, at least to me, it would be boring to rehash the same villain.

As for setting, I strongly suspect the next game will be in Hammerfell. I would not be surprised if it took place in Valenwood, however. If it were to take place in Valenwood, it would be great a chance to show off the brutality of the Thalmor. In could also show, in complete contrast, another side to the Thalmor; a benevolent side that cares for Tamriel and Elvenkind.

The plot, I feel, will likely surround the Thalmor. I think we'll get an explanation for what happened during the Void Nights, and it will have something to do with the Thalmor attempting to make Altmer immortal again. I jump to this conclusion because the Moons are said to be body parts of Lorkhan and the idea of becoming immortal again certainly seems like a goal the Thalmor would aim more. Of course, just speculation, but fan speculation is always fun.