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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen
It is fantastic indeed! I have no idea how things will turn out, but I have given the decision a lot of thought. Nerd mode engaged:
Morrowind, Elsweyr and Black Marsh have already succeded from the Empire, with Morrowind in particualr leaving over the Talos issue. The Argonians are now on relatively friendly terms with the Dunmer leadership, which may have led to their leaving. What remains of the Dominion-led Empire is, obviously Summerset Isle, but also Cyrodiil, High Rock and Hammerfell. As we learn from the Redguard agents outside of Whiterun, the Redguard leaders are in, or close to, a state of full rebellion against Aldmeri authority. Now, people keep going out of their way to remind us [the player] that Talos/Tiber Septim was Dragonborn, and that there has not been another of those for a long, long time. This leads me to believe that future lore will have the player character in Skyrim become the head of the new line of god-approved Emperors. There is no way that the Dominion will permit a sort of 'Talos revived' to be the new Emperor, so it stands to reason that the old Empire will have to be destroyed. This would require the independence of Skyrim, which would fold on it's own. However, it seems likely that Skyrim would recieve aid from Morrowind and Black Marsh, with Elsweyr joining possibly, and revolt from the Redguards in Hammerfell likely. It looks like the battle lines would then be Cyrodiil, Summerset and High Rock against Skyrim, Morrowind, Black Marsh, Elsweyr and Hammerfell.
Nerd mode disengaged.
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From my understanding Morrowind is mostly in ruin and invaded by the Argonians, so they wouldn't be much of a use. This is why there is a Dunmer population in Skyrim.The vibe I got from The Infernal City is that Black Marsh had decided to stick to itself. They had also left shortly after the Oblivion crisis, so I also doubt they would be of any use. The Elsweyr believe that the Thalmor are their saviors, so I also doubt that they'd join in with Skyrim. The Elsweyer are also part of the Dominion. If the Elsweyer hadn't left the Empire in the first place, the Dominion wouldn't have been able to attack the heart of Cyrodiil.
Edit: Oh and Hammerfall left the Empire shortly after the White-Gold Concordat was signed. They were opposed to ceding their land to the Dominion, so the Empire renounced them. They fought with the Dominion for several more years before the Thalmor signed a treaty, as the Dominion came to a stand still against the forces of Hammerfall.
I honestly can't blame the empire for signing the treaty, as they were hurting bad.
There is also the possibility that once Skyrim is free from the empire, that the Jarls will all fight amongst themelves Shogun style in hopes of becoming the High King. It's happened before, I know for a fact that Jarl Balgruuf thinks Ulfric is an ego-maniac, so I doubt he'd accept him as the High King. I still think that Skyrim without the Empire would be an easy target for the Dominion. Especially now that Skyrim has a Dragonborn to use against the Thalmor, and unite the Empire again.
Speaking of this conflict, wouldn't it be awesome if the DLC was about the battle against the Dominion and would reflect Skyrims current political state.
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I am always afraid to take followers with me because I don't want them to die. Do they die, or are just rendered unconcsious?
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Lydia has only died once, and I think it may be because I hit her, and it was against a boss character that took me 3-4 deaths, and all my healing items to beat. Luckily I had saved right before I fought him so I was able to reload after she died and fight him one final time.
The only other companion I've had is one of the Companions who I think may be crucial. But so far from what I've seen is that your followers will fall to their knees and the enemies will then turn their attention to you. After a short while your follower will get up and continue the fight.
As the battle with the boss was hectic I don't know if it's because Lydia was hit when she was down, or because I hit her while she was down that killed her. She hasn't died since then though.