kylekillgannon posted...The main problem is that's the only real argument they have, aside from the paper thin "Well, the Aldmeri Dominion could just invade Skyrim if they win, and no one could do anything about it."
It's also probably safe to assume a lot of Nordic legionaries would abandon the Empire when they find out Skyrim has withdrawn it's support, which would diminish the defenses around Cyrodiil.
Also, Skyrim leaving the Empire cuts off High Rock from Cyrodiil via land, and the sea route is long and travels past non-allied nations. So if High Rock were to also bail, the Empire loses those forces in Cyrodiil as well.
Either way, Argonians rule.
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