Ask a Thalmor

[Blackdoom59]

Your opinion on Aldmeris?
Do you believe it's an actual place on Nirn, from where all the elven races hailed, or do you follow the theory of the Moth Priests - that Aldmeris is plane of existence that holds memories and such in it?

 

[Ravaril]

What does your "Mighty Empire" have left? Cyrodill, Highrock. That is it. The Fourth Legion is occupied in Skyrim. 3 were completely annihilated during the great war. The other 5 that fought in the battle of the red ring lost half their men. In the 3rd Era the Legion were strong a there were 18 of them. 2 were decommissioned, when Argonia left the Empire. Another when the Red Mountain erupted. Another 2 that are now "Stormcloaks". Surely another one since you turned your back on Hammerfell, and Orsinium. So out of 18 Legions at the start of the 4th era, only 7 and a half remain. If it took 18 to fight us to a stand still imagine the horror you dogs will come to find with less than half that.

As far as the terms of the Concordat they are exactly what we demanded, before the war. And that is what we got. Be humbled.

 

[raido KASAI]

Your thoughts on the reappearance of the Psijics? Was the contact with the College of Winterhold a one time only action, or possibly a harbinger of the Order returning to being considerably more active in worldly concerns?

 

[DrunkenMage]

What does your "Mighty Empire" have left? Cyrodill, Highrock. That is it.

The Mighty Empire has had less. It also has half of Skyrim.

Though I wouldn't be boasting about that, since a greatly weakened Empire is still larger than the strongest the Aldmeri Dominion has been in all three times there has been one.

The Fourth Legion is occupied in Skyrim.

The Legions in Skryim are not the Fourth Legion, they are Auxiliary Legions made up of locally trained militia. The mention of the Fourth Legion was actually a mistake on a website, there is no actual mention to any of the Legions in Skyrim having a number.

3 were completely annihilated during the great war. The other 5 that fought in the battle of the red ring lost half their men. In the 3rd Era the Legion were strong a there were 18 of them.

There were 18 Legions under Titus Mede. As mentioned in the novels, Attrebus came across ex Legionnaires from the Eighteenth Legion who served with and loved his father, Titus Mede.

2 were decommissioned, when Argonia left the Empire. Another when the Red Mountain erupted.

Source? There has never been a mention of an Imperial Legion being decommissioned throughout TES history. The only example of a Legion being changed is when the Third Legion was absorbed by the newly formed Ruby Legions during the reign of Tiber Septim.

Another 2 that are now "Stormcloaks".

No.

Surely another one since you turned your back on Hammerfell, and Orsinium.

Hammerfell was removed from the Empire. Though it is interesting that when the Empire denounces Hammerfell, the Empire betrayed and turned their back. But when General Aakar of Hammerfell fought against the Empire during the Stormcrown Interregnum, the Redguards didn't feel betrayed...

As for Orsinium. The Legions actually helped them. The 7th and 15th Legions stepped in when they were attacked, putting themselves into harms way. They saved many Orcs, and escorted a lot of Orc refugees into Skyrim.

So out of 18 Legions at the start of the 4th era, only 7 and a half remain. If it took 18 to fight us to a stand still imagine the horror you dogs will come to find with less than half that.

You have no idea the current strength of the Empire. Except that the Empire had a five year head start in preparing for the Second Great War, while you're playing catch up. When I said 7.5 full Legions possibly remain after the Great War, twenty six years ago. I was guessing.

As far as the terms of the Concordat they are exactly what we demanded, before the war. And that is what we got. Be humbled.

Nearly. Only three terms were the same, Southern Hammerfell was already occupied, the Blades were all but destroyed during the Great War and the banning on Talos was always going to happen. Of course the Concordat would have the terms the Aldmeri wanted, the Empire went to them for temporary peace. Still doesn't protect you from nearly the entire Imperial army on the Dominion's border.

 

[Ravaril]

The 4th Legion IS stationed in Skyrim. http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Fourth_Legion

You can make whatever argument you want Mage, the fact remains is that your beloved Impireis dying and very nearly dead.

Consider a few things. Assuming that the next game in chronological order gives us revelation to unanswered questions.

1. Did Titus Mede survive, the Assassination attempt? If not did he have heirs? For if he didn't it is a safe assumption, that the Elder Council will be unable to rule, as it is corrupted. So what then? Another war of succession?

2. Did Skyrim become independant, or was reconquered? If option A. The "Empire" is but 2 provinces. That simply is not much of an Empire. If option B, Then 3 provinces, one of which will be resentful.

I understand that you are a die hard lover of the empire, but the "Empire" you love so much is dead.

 

[LegateFasendil]

What does your "Mighty Empire" have left? Cyrodill, Highrock. That is it. The Fourth Legion is occupied in Skyrim. 3 were completely annihilated during the great war. The other 5 that fought in the battle of the red ring lost half their men. In the 3rd Era the Legion were strong a there were 18 of them. 2 were decommissioned, when Argonia left the Empire. Another when the Red Mountain erupted. Another 2 that are now "Stormcloaks". Surely another one since you turned your back on Hammerfell, and Orsinium. So out of 18 Legions at the start of the 4th era, only 7 and a half remain. If it took 18 to fight us to a stand still imagine the horror you dogs will come to find with less than half that.

As far as the terms of the Concordat they are exactly what we demanded, before the war. And that is what we got. Be humbled.

List of remaining Provinces in the Empire of Talos:

1) Highrock
2) Skyrim
3) Cyrodil
4) Nova Orsinium

Morrowind - While not a Province of the Empire, Morrowind has very strong economic ties with East Empire, and thus, with the Empire itself. By Thalmors encouraging the Argonians to invade Morrowind, the Dark Elves were pushed back to the Empire whereas before they had a chip on their shoulder over the Oblivion Crises.

And the Empire saved Orsinium, no one turned their back on the Orcs. Simple fact of the matter is the Orcs instigated their own ruin by threatening their neighbors, esp the Bretons. The reason there are so many Orcs loyal to the Empire today is because we saved them and even outdid ourselves by giving them a new Province between Skyrim and Hammerfell.

Hammerfell was released from the Empire true. However before this happened a substantial force of Legionnaires were set loose to drive the Thalmor out of Hammerfell. The Redguards can only be so displeased with the Empire because had the Empire not left nearly an entire Legion of "invalids" behind to assist, the Redguards would never have been able to drive the Thalmor out.

As for being humble... when the dust settles, Titus Mede II is going to take the blame for all of this, so will most of the Officers in his Admin... leaving the Empire itself forever blameless.

Once this pettiness in Skyrim is over, I'm sure General Tullius and friends will be working hard on cleaning up TMII's mess.

 

[Ravaril]

Your taxes are high due to the fact that you have o pay tribute to The Dominion.

 

[Papoy]

Is it possible to join Thalmor, i'm playing high elf. I know that they are bad guys, but i don't care.

 

[LegateFasendil]

Your taxes are high due to the fact that you have o pay tribute to The Dominion.

Which was not a concession offered by the Empire in the final WGC. Thalmor got less in the final WGC than what they initially demanded.

Not to mention how your main army was annihilated at Red Ring. Your other army was chased like a herd of cats out of Hammerfell, although I'm sure alot of them made it home.

Cyrodil is not going to listen next time my friend. The borders are fortified and shored up with all of the remaining Legions except for a few.

 

[Ravaril]

No it is not possible to "Join" them in Skyrim, however, you can RP as one.

 

[Majir-Dar]

(Sorry if this question has been asked already)

Why did you change the name from the Summerset Isles to Alinor? Would it not dishonor your ancestors in a way by changing the name of their homeland just to suit your own desires?

 

[tx12001]

No it is not possible to "Join" them in Skyrim, however, you can RP as one.

you can with the Aldmeri Dominion Strengthened Mod

 

[DrunkenMage]

The 4th Legion IS stationed in Skyrim. http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Fourth_Legion

You can make whatever argument you want Mage, the fact remains is that your beloved Impireis dying and very nearly dead.

Before I go into the fact about how that is the worst website for information. Notice how there is no reference links to in-game sources.

http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Talk:Fourth_Legion

Notice the 'discussion' for it. Two posts, no replies by site admins. Poorly patrolled website. Uesp or Imperial Library are better for sources of information.

There is no mention to the Fourth Legion in-game, or in any event in TES. Only a few Legions have been mentioned. 3rd, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 12th, 15th and 18th.

Consider a few things. Assuming that the next game in chronological order gives us revelation to unanswered questions.

1. Did Titus Mede survive, the Assassination attempt? If not did he have heirs? For if he didn't it is a safe assumption, that the Elder Council will be unable to rule, as it is corrupted. So what then? Another war of succession?

Elder Council and Mede Dynasty never got along, isn't surprising.

2. Did Skyrim become independant, or was reconquered? If option A. The "Empire" is but 2 provinces. That simply is not much of an Empire. If option B, Then 3 provinces, one of which will be resentful.

I understand that you are a die hard lover of the empire, but the "Empire" you love so much is dead.

I'm not a die hard lover of the Empire

"The Thalmor are arrogant fools. They chose their own fate." - Bethesda, Bethsoft Forums

 

[DrunkenMage]

http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/14...ou-just-hate-the-thalmor-dont-you/?p=22598810

There you go, my little Thalmor friend. Nice little post from Bethesda in that thread. Empire may or may not fall, but the Thalmor most certainly will fall.

 

[Harc]

What are all of your battleplans and your greatest weaknesses? *takes out parchment and quill*
Nah, I'm just kidding.

1. How do you feel about the worship of Daedric Princes?
2. Has there ever been an instance of another elven race being allowed to join the Thalmor?
3. How do you feel about the Gods only Khajiit worship? For example they worship Rajhin who was a mortal who is worshiped as a god.

1. We don't care just as long as Talos stays out of it
2. Yes it is possible through many waivors and exellent scores
3. Same as #1

 

[Blackdoom59]

Answer my question dammit!

 

[Harc]

Your opinion on Aldmeris?
Do you believe it's an actual place on Nirn, from where all the elven races hailed, or do you follow the theory of the Moth Priests - that Aldmeris is plane of existence that holds memories and such in it?

We believe Aldmeris was once a place where the Mer hailed. But we believe the psijic order had something to do with it's Disappearance, along with Artaeum

 

[Blackdoom59]

Is that why you hate the Psiic Order?

 

[Harc]

Is that why you hate the Psiic Order?

Hate is a strong word, it's hard to "hate" and organization that hasn't been seen or heard of in over 100 years, suspicious is more appropriate, which is why one of our members stationed in Skyrim, Ancano was so fearful and disgusted by the psijics return. Not to mention they are a powerful Mage organization that can prove dangerous to the Dominion

 

[Blackdoom59]

What are your thoughts on argonians and Black Marsh. They are no longer part of the empire, do the Thalmor have any intentions of conquering them?