Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-30011802-20170217032502/@comment-209.203.195.135-20170322153047

If Nirn and Mundus in general still exist, then so does the Heart of Lorkhan (because their existance depends on the Heart). Never forget that the Aldmeri have been forever searching for a way to permanently rejoin the spirit plane (and the Dwemer showed them the path). Also, do not forget about the Adamantine Tower, a place that the Aldmeri have wanted control of for a very, very long time as well (being a place full of Akatosh's divine power, theoretically a Dragon Break could be undone there, and one giant Brass Tower would poof back into existence if it was accomplished).

Anyhow, all of this theorycrafting is fun and all, but with the next title taking place in Valenwood, I am hoping we get to see a much bigger picture (and teasers) than we've been given in Morrowind and Skyrim (and never count out the other remaining Snow Elves, or "The Last Dwemer" mentioned by Mannimarco to put a monkey wrench into everything we think we might know).

As for the Thalmor being able to run roughshod over everyone, they might and probably will be able to for a time just like in previous Eras. Skyrim will fall regardless unless the Nords unite and master The Voice (or by some Deus Ex Machina-type miracle one of them figures out how to reunite Lorkhan (Shor) with his Heart, then the Aldmeri are toast).

If I had to place bets, I am seeing the Akaviri/Tsaesci (under the leadership or direct influence of the Nereravine) intervening in some (spectacularly violent) form and fashion.