I am currently playing a hardcore Stormcloak character (admittedly this is why I haven't been writing, and I apologize) because I never had done so before.
If I did the civil war, I previously always chose the Legion. However, for the sake of understanding both sides of the argument, this time I decided to create a Nord who, although he harbors no hatred of any other races (except maybe Altmer...yeah, Altmer), still thinks that Skyrim should have the right to rule itself if it so chooses (just like Hammerfell, basically). I have fought my way through the web of political and ethical questions that followed, but have come to a rather unusual roadblock in the creation of this character..
Here is the big question: Would a Stormcloak marry a non-Nord? Would he hire a non-Nord to be his steward? Would the fact that Rayya is a Redguard bother him?
Is it possible for a man to want only his people to be the ruling class, to make the big decisions, yet still be able to look past the differences of others when it comes to something as simple as a steward, or even which child he adopts? (Alesan or Lucia for example.)
I just would like to know your thoughts on the matter. Thank you.
Well, the Nord I have, he looks past it all, he believes that in a free Skyrim to fight along side the empire not against it and the only way to fight alongside them is to show them that their strong enough to fight by themselves.
He believes that all races shouldn't be looked down upon but looked as equals (even if some races kinda get on his nerves *cough* orcs *cough* *cough*) but he judges more on character than where they're from or what race they are.
He likes Ulfric's ideas but has his own system about it all instead of a straight forward "Pure Nord Skyrim" he rather likes a multicultural Skyrim, he then can hear about distant lands to travel to and hear about the rich history of like Hammerfell or the Black Marshes.
I have him living in Windhelm and when I play him rp way, I have him hangout in the Dark Elves bar and have him socialize with them because he isn't a typical Nord, he is a man who is just trying to live his life to the fullest.