User blog comment:G0LD3NF1RE/Which Faction do you like best in the new Elder Scrolls Online?/@comment-24.214.42.34-20140202172557/@comment-107.221.249.114-20140214055155

The Thalmor don't even exist during this time period. According to lore, the Thalmor turn on themselves (Aldmeri Dominion) and become the Thalmor several years before Skyrim. They might have somewhat of the same ideals, but not the same exremist goals that the Thalmor had. Playing the BETA, Ayrenn(sp?) is actually very humble.