Board Thread:Off Topic/@comment-26893431-20151111154449/@comment-24144336-20170115113906

These "towers" mentioned in the prophecy are metaphysical concepts, rather than locations or objects. They basically symbolize the nature, spirit, or essence, of each of the specific branches of the Ehlnofey's mortal descendants. Or, to put it more simply, these "towers" symbolize the underlying essence of each of the mortal races of Tamriel; the thing that makes them what they are and sets them apart from the others.

E.g.: the unseen, spiritual, metaphyiscal concept that sets apart the Dunmer race from the Nord race, both in mind and body, is symbolized by the "Red Tower" and the "Snow Tower", respectively.