The general vibe I got is the Thalmor win no matter which decision is taken: If the Emperor survives but Stormcloaks win, Skyrim secedes and the Empire is weakened, allowing the Dominion to win Round 2 of the Great War. I don't think Motierre is the brain behind this operation, I think he's the guy who was trusted enough to organize the assassination but not important enough that they couldn't have their coup with him half a continent away. Also, If he intended to take the throne, his place would be back in the Imperial City to act as fast as possible. Not that it's incompatible with him getting a lot of money and power from it, mind. Why would he tell you this if he didn't believe it? The man fights for a cause, methinks. But you're an assassin for hire from a death cult, he doesn't need to bull**** you. Also, I don't think it's ever actually said that Motierre is a member of the Council.Īnd again, why do you think he's in this for personal advancement? The man tells you several time that you are doing a great service to the Empire, that the necessary policies will be implemented now. Especially since a good deal of them must derive power from their titles, positions and fortunes they have in addition to their seat. There's got to be a lot of variation between the High Chancellor and the average member. That's the trick, who don't know the actual make-up of the Council and how much power each member actually wield. He's already on the Elder Council, the only station I could conceivably see being higher than that is Emperor, right?There are a lot of kings and queens on Tamriel who probably outrank most council members. Maybe some sort of anti-Dominion coalition of Skyrim, High Rock, Morrowind, Cyrodiil, Argonia and Hammerfell (and Orsinium?). It's declined quite a lot since Arena, and Talos himself mused in Morrowind that it may have lived its time and it might be better for something else to replace it. Particularly if the Imperials won.Īlso, I think the Empire being indeed gone by the time of TES: VI could be an interesting direction for the overall story. Ultimately the Mede Empire survived two Emperors, I don't think the loss of a third is enough in itself to void the consequences of the civil war.
Probably one Motierre wanted on the throne rather than Mede who he obviously felt was in the way of his political agenda, whatever that is. We're never told he has children, but he had at least one adult cousin so there's a good chance there is at least one relative with a good claim to the throne out there. Like, he's very old and he's expecting to die so the question of his succession must have come up.
Why?Īnd, let's be clear even if the Dragonborn killing him thwarted the conspiracy he was part of (which I seriously doubt he was the only member, I mean come on, we're not talking about planning a picnic here), Titus Mede very probably has heirs. I thought that intended successor was himself.
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