You see, my character is a Vigilant of Stendarr, of Reachman stock (his parents were refugees from the insurrection in Markarth), but I have a dilemma - do I follow the teachings of the Vigilant and destroy the Forsworn, who worship the Daedra and Hagravens, or return to my Reachman roots and become one of them?

Stay true to Stendarr for a while, and kill the Forsworn, but see how you feel about it. Your character wouldn't do a heel face turn immediately, so keep to your duty until it feels like it's getting to you. After that, take a break and see reflect until your character makes their choice.

I think it would have been intresting if you could have joined the Forsworn, especially if you were playing a Breton. Seeing as the Forsworn you encounter in the wilds will remain hostile to you, that would make it kind of hard to RP as one. Unless you plan on killing patrols of Thalmor, Imperials and Stormcloaks.

Mods, mate. I got Forsworn Faction Pack.

Hmm, I should really start taking a look at the mods.

Hell yeah. Mods make PC great.

I think there's ample scope for new quests based on these alternate factions. Imagine doing things to reestablish the glory of the Forsworn, or finally getting that one good haul for the bandits, so that they can retire, buy an island, and get some beer for once.

Not to mention letting us sign up with the vigilant and destroy the Daedric artifacts for rewards like the gear from Knights of the Nine. But no, I gotta avoid Daedric quests until I convert to the Forsworn.