Skyrim: 5 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About the Empire of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim

Skyrim is a game of many competing factions and states, and perhaps one of the most notable entities in the world of The Elder Scrolls 5 is the Septim Empire. Once a mighty kingdom that ruled over the known world, by the time Skyrim finally takes place, the Empire is but a measly shadow of her former self, desperately attempting to hang on to what little power it has left. To many Dragonborns, the Empire remains a symbol of hope and prosperity, the world’s last safeguard against the forces of the Thalmor and their Third Aldermi Dominion. To others, the Empire has already fallen and Skyrim should find its own path. Whatever you believe, it’s hard to deny the impressive impact the Imperials have on Skyrim and have had on the entire Elder Scrolls universe. So today we’ll be exploring five things you (probably) didn’t know about the Septim Empire of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim.

[chrisppx]

Last time I was this early, the local Whiterun Guard was still an adventurer like me.

[signupsonly]

Everytime he makes these types of videos it astounds me how much content is in Skyrim.

[aressepelu]

“There you have it, from the highest ranking imperial official we can meet”
Me: Umm... we met the Emperor.

[fatmamba]

I was expecting Nate to say "The empire is getting ready to strike back" 😂😂😂

[raypalmer]

What if Elder's Scroll 6 is about the Next War with the Thalmor. That would be a pretty great tie in, in my opinion.

[mrsmissy]

I''m sooo lazy about reading all the lore books in the game. I am so grateful that Nate does it for me and puts all the facts together...epically!

[Zerberos]

I kill every Thalmor I find in the game xD

[isaac_aren]

16:04 "Highest ranking Imperial official we can meet"
>Literally assassinates the Emporer

[welcomematt]

The general rule of warfare in The Elder Scrolls is that Elves always seem like they’ll dominate and overpower mankind...until they only have an average of 2 children every 500 years (and the purity-obsessed thalmor kill most babies anyways).

Higher birth rate and shorter lifespan is a hell of a drug

[hotr]

Reason to side with the Empire:

After the negotiations of Season Unending, you know who cared about the Dragonborn's goals and were really concerned about the dragons? Balgruuf and Tulius.

Tulius even said "surely you thought about the little detail" on how you will trap Ohdaviing in Dragonsreach.

Where the fuck was Ulfric? He left immediately after he got what he wanted.

[HGShurtugal]

I remember me and my friends hoping there was going a thalmor war DLC.

[stratte]

"There we have it from the highest imperial authority we can meet"

The Emperor: "Am I a joke to you?"

[blksmagma]

Always glad to have another reason to completely slaughter the Thalmor every time I see them.

Great video man!

[MaiqTheLiarProductions]

M’aiq thinks nords are weird they wear lots of fur it makes M’aiq uncomfortable

[kochitegaming]

Theoretically, since Tullius knows you’re the Dragonborn, and the most powerful being in existence outside the deadric princes and the 9 divines, you, the dragonborn, could singlehandedly wipe out the thalmor in its entirety if tullius asks you to do so. You can command dragons and force enemies to flee in terror, command legions of animals and drain your enemies of magic, stamina and health. So by all means, if you chose to side with the empire, and tullius asks you to do that, it will be straight child’s play for the player. The Thalmor’s worst nightmare. Just a thought.

[n_y__n]

Mom can we have General Tullius ?
Mom: no we already have General Tullius at home
General Tullius at home: (9:52)

[MuffinYoBusiness]

“Players probably quickly forgot”

Me remembering every single line of dialogue in the intro cutscene prior to character creation

[royalhero]

The Thalmor general wasn't just killed, he was hanged from the top of White Gold tower ;) Karma

[ktvindicare]

I'd love to see the Thalmor back as primary antagonists in ES6. If it takes place in Valenwood or Elswyr or Summerset Isles our role could be that of freedom fighter. Or in true ES fashion we could roleplay as a Thalmor agent and work for them. It would be cool.
I'm hoping we'll get to take part somehow in the second Great War. I'll be disappointed if we have another 200 year time skip and only get to read about it in more history books.

[shroomie]

Legit, General Tullius is the empires best general/tactician in my opinion. How he talked about not wanting to weaken their Capital and that they are rounding up men to get ready for a war with the Thalmor. Knowing this made me love the Empire even more than before.