Is the Thamlar Empire invoked often as a comment?

No. Sorry for one word post but no.

The only time anyone commented at all on my altmerness (started a spellsword) was during character creation. Very disappointing, also standing next to Ulfric while he gives one of his "damn elves" speeches is :facepalm: worthy.

Yeah you still get treated with mild neglect and prejudice plus other high elves may treat you like the uncle tom of high elves was the same as an argonian for me