User blog comment:Saratje/The Great Paarthurnax Conspiracy/@comment-69.146.244.153-20120417220853/@comment-69.146.244.153-20120420171713

He'd also be smart avoiding the mistake of Alduin, that is, to avoid the hate he brought on himself on behalf of the people. He seems more content with trying to continue his race, which is at risk because of the blades, which could easily rouse enough hatred against dragons to potentially launch an attack and start another war, with intent to exterminate. Of course this could only be done with a Dragonborn. Still, Parthurnax's motives are a mystery and while he doesn't seem evil, there is reason to be suspicious. If you confront Parthurnax about the Blades orders to kill him, he says that the Dragonborn would be wise to do so and could not hold it against them should they try. Something to think about