Imperials:
- Currently trying to keep Skyrim in the empire like it always has been and stop the stormcloak rebellion
- Agreed to the banning of Talos worship law, even though if you talk to alot of the imperians at times it is mentioned they do not like this.
Stormcloaks:
- Racist. 'Nuff Said.
The Point is, imperials are better.
- Currently trying to keep Skyrim in the empire like it always has been and stop the stormcloak rebellion
- Agreed to the banning of Talos worship law, even though if you talk to alot of the imperians at times it is mentioned they do not like this.
Stormcloaks:
- Racist. 'Nuff Said.
The Point is, imperials are better.
That's a bit of an oversimplification; I wouldn't call the Nords racist so much as I would call them extremely, extremely suspicious of outsiders. The Nords have been at war with various strains of elf since their founding, and now they have bands of elves who are part inquisitors and part KGB/CIA roaming through their lands, grabbing whoever they want to torture and kill. The Empire sold them out, from their point of view, so, really, if you're not a Nord, there's a good chance you're on the side of the enemy.
Thanks so much for such a thorough (and really well-written!) explanation of the lead-up history. Very much appreciated!
I still have no idea who to side with though as both sides are valid and have right and wrong agendas. But I really do hate Ulfric, he's such a jerk.
Have any other provinces seceded from the Empire? I thought I read that Black Marsh had, but I'm a little fuzzy...
I still have no idea who to side with though as both sides are valid and have right and wrong agendas. But I really do hate Ulfric, he's such a jerk.
Have any other provinces seceded from the Empire? I thought I read that Black Marsh had, but I'm a little fuzzy...
It's a difficult call, once you know all the history. I still can't decide myself. I have my suspicions about which will be the "canon" outcome, just based on certain gameplay events, but it's still a tough choice. Ulfric's definitely a jerk, but I think an independent Skyrim could give the elves a run for their money - or at least go out like badasses. Titus Mede II, the current Emperor, seems like a decent dude and a brilliant strategist, but the crumbling of the Empire may just be inevitable.