LegateFasendil said:
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I would say the lesson to take home here is the axe was a ploy either way, Jarl B would have accepted and intended a duel with Ulfric according to the old ways, although Ulfric had other plans. Still doesn't change the fact that Ulfric was given the axe -meant for him alone- and instead sent someone else to answer a personal challenge.
Compromising on these things is fine, however there are some things you don't compromise on. I remember back in the day, when I first joined the Empire, the Stormcloaks never compromised with use on -anything-. Like Ulfric said in that video, "And don't ever question Me or Galmar".
Well, I think this about does it for me and I'm glad to see how well the Empire has pulled together on here. I am, perhaps a little disappointed about one or two items, however the cause comes first and I'm proud to have been a part of it. Still, I've always believed in change for the Empire as well as it's survival, I've never been an Imperial apologist by any means, or a fan of the Mede Dynasty.
Hopefully, TES VI will be worth all the time and effort we've all put into this. Have fun everyone!
Jarl Bulgruuf sends you to answer Ulfric's challenge too. They are the ranking officers, you don't question orders. I also really, really hope that all this discussion over the years actually means something for the next installment, would be a shame for all this brain power and such to have gone to waste!