Dawnguard: You block out the sun temporarily.

Hearthfire: http://images.wikia.com/dragonball/images/8/89/PiccoloDestroyTheMoon.png temporarily.

Hearthfire: http://images.wikia.com/dragonball/images/8/89/PiccoloDestroyTheMoon.png

I know it's temporarily, but I like making fun it. By saying in the next DLC we will blow up the moon.

thats a bold claim friend...

was hearthfire confirmed?? i havent been on here in a while

There's a really good argument that Hearthfire might have something to do with Malacath and the Orc kingdom.

Orsinium AND the Ashpit.

Allow to paint a story around them...

The Thalmor-led Dominion is still recovering from the loss at the Imperial City and withdrawing from Hammerfell. Thalmor agents continue to slither through the cracks, searching for any and all means to ensure their victory over the world. Meanwhile, Orsinium has become a bustling haven for numerous Orsimer on the Skyrim/Hammerfell border. Thalmor agents have made contact with the current ruler of the "Iron City", hoping to spark the king's interest in an alliance. Being the silver-tongued devils that they are, the Thalmor attempt to manipulate the Orc king's thoughts by recalling the fate of Nova Orsinium at the hands of Hammerfell/High Rock forces. While consultations are underway, the Thalmor have dispatched expeditionary forces to locate an Elder Scroll. Out of desperation, the Thalmor have uncovered ancient Aldmeri legends deep within the history of their people involving the Orsimer and Malacath. History shows that Malacath was once Trinimac, Auri-El's greatest champion and strongest of the et'Ada. His children, the Orsimer, were once proud and noble warriors of the Aldmeri people. Legend has it that Trinimac skew Lorkhan at the request of his king Auri-El. Through the use of an Elder Scroll, the Thalmor wish to restore Malacath and the Orsimer to their former selves in hopes of once-again uniting the children of Auri-El and Trinimac against the children of Lorkhan - men. Your goal is to journey to Orsinium and convince its king to set aside the wishes of the Thalmor and join the Empire, granting his kingdom provincial status if he chooses to fight against the Dominion. The journey will take you to the Ashpit to learn the truth about Malacath, revealing that it was Auri-El and his children who cast them out as beasts...

Malacath, the once-proud champion of Auri-El, now in service to the Empire, to Akatosh - Auri-El's mirror-brother.

I have a theory regarding Hearthfire.

A hearth is the floor of a fireplace. An ashpit is the receptacle below a hearth that collects ash from the hearth's fire.

Malacath's realm is the Ashpit. Yes, it does seem like a shot in the dark, but allow to explain a few supporting details.

The most important supporting detail is the fact that within the game's files, Malacath has insanely high stats. The files list him at level 100 with over 1200 health, moreso than any other Prince by a huge margin. Why would Bethesda give Malacath such high stats when we can't even meet him? Curious thing.

Orcs have been given a huge overhaul with Skyrim. Bethesda put a lot of time and effort shedding light on their culture. According to the wise woman of Dushnik Yal, Orcs were in Skyrim long before Nords ever set foot in Tamriel. What's even more interesting is that Orsinium has been moved to the Skyrim/Hammerfell border. This is revealed by an in-game load screen, suggesting that it has been rebuilt despite being assumed destroyed according to Lord of Souls. Seems highly convenient.

One of the biggest complaints about Skyrim during its launch was the lack of an arena. Considering what we've learned about the Orcish view of seeking a glorious death, I can think of no better candidate than Orsinium to implement an arena.

I would also like to add that a hearth can also refer to a forge. Forges are obviously associated with blacksmiths and Orcs are known to be the greatest smiths in Tamriel. This is significant because a slew of smithing features could be opened up, such as new weapons like the spear and flail shown in GameJam.

Todd Howard also revealed at E3 once that he would like to see Daggerfall features redone with today's engine. Orsinium was a location featured in Daggerfall...

Considering all of what I've mentioned, I believe that Hearthfire will take us to Orsinium and the Ashpit. I believe it will involve redeeming Malacath. Why? He was once Trinimac, strongest of all et'Ada and Auri-El's champion. It would be in the Thalmor's best interest to recruit Orsinium and attempt to restore Malacath, perhaps via an Elder Scroll. The alternative would be recruiting Orsinium for the Empire, granting Orsinium provincial status.

That's my two cents.

Actually, I meant this one.