Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-23980652-20131210211411/@comment-7108166-20131214014906

202.156.8.15 wrote: I am not sure of Rorikstead becoming a hold, but I'd say Whiterun will fragment, cause its really too big and there is far too much space. Fragmentation is unlikely as Whiterun is one of the richest holds a round, and as its been said multiple times above, land=power. The Jarl of Whiterun is unlikely to let the town out of its grasp because it would mean less taxes AND the loss of a strategic point to garrison troops in the event of war in the west. Also, Rorikstead is ulikely to split from Whiterun because Whiterun supplies Rorikstead with the town gaurd. Without Whiterun, the tiny town of Rorikstead would only have Erik the Slayer to defend its borders from the Forsworn and bandits. And I have a feeling he isn't up to the task (He's a bit green).