After the eruption of Red Mountain and destruction of Vvardenfell, are the Ashlander tribes for all intensive purposes done for? Since they're nomads, the amount of ash in the atmosphere would disrupt the wild life thus wrecking their lifestyle i.e. food, shelter, clothing, weapons, armor etc. Over the course of the time from the eruption to the events of Skyrim, would their numbers have dwindled drastically and have the last few Ashlanders of each tribe surviving by a thread? I think they would strongly, perhaps desperately clutch to their ancestral worship in these very difficult and challenging times. By turning to ancestor worship for answers and solutions, the Ashkan's power and influence might decline as the Farseer's (the wise woman, or shaman of the tribe, also an Oracle) would grow.
With the strong dislike of foreigners and the Empire, would the Ashlanders view of the Dominion be that of Soviet Russia with the Allies in World War II (the enemy of my enemy is my friend)? I'd figure the Dominion would view them as barbarians who could be of no use to them since Vvardenfell is 1. Destroyed via Red Mountain, and 2. The distance between Summerset Isle & Morrowind. A question to counter that, since their ancestors fled from Summerset Isle to Morrowind, is there a deep rooted dislike towards Altmers as well? Thoughts or comments?
The psyche of the Ashlanders would be shaken because of the eruption of Red Mountain, causing Vvardenfell's population to move to Solstheim and even settle in eastern Skyrim, would it also cause them to possibly move with the displaced population or stubbornly remain in their homeland and adapt?
The one significant event that changes their lives and future is the eruption of Red Mountain. The Great War & the turmoil inside the Empire and Tamriel would reach their ears, and maybe have them rejoice at their loss of power and stature. Possibly even striking out against them, but I think for them life would go on whether or not the Empire collapsed or survived.
Any constructive thoughts, comments and ideas are greatly appreciated!