I'm surprised people think Motierre is anti-Thalmor. After doing his DB quest and talking to Elenwen during "Diplomatic Immunity", I started to get the feeling that he is probably more pro-Thalmor than anything.

Regarding succession and the Medes: Titus Mede II inherited from his father, Titus Mede I. It's pretty straightforward: inheritence unless someone conquers the guys currently in charge. Elective kingship is a nice idea but there's no indication that Titus Mede established one and many indications that he did not.

Wait, Elenwen mentioned Motieree?

Anyway, my hypothesis on Amaund's need for the Emperor's death to clear the way for a strong successor to guide the Empire out of it's declining fortunes is just that, a hypothesis.

However it is not one without merit if you consider his choice of words when the Emperor's death is confirmed. He basically told you that you may have saved the Tamriel.

Also, USEP appears to agreed with it. http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Amaund_Motierre

Actually Titus Mede son was Attrebus Mede who was born on 4E 18. Titus Mede II became Emperor in 4E 168 so it's more accurate to say he is Titus Mede's grandson or great grandson.

No she did not, but she says something that should set off alarm bells in heads; she slyly implies that her parties and other Thalmor parties within the Empire are a way of spreading Thalmor influence and securing interests since the rich generally enjoy the high life that the Thalmor can offer and ensure. Since Motierre comes across as the typical snooty and spoiled rich kid, I find it more than likely that he would be more pro-Thalmor.


A couple problems with the points you mentioned:

1. As I mentioned above and has been implied in-game, the Thalmor are slowly winning over the nobles and elite of the Empire. It's highly likely that the super-rich and cowardly Motierre would be in their camp.

2. He says that you may have "saved Tamriel", but everyone says all kinds of things to the Dragonborn and the list of people who use the Dragonborn as a means to an end is rather long. Astrid uses you to restore the Dark Brotherhood, the Psijics use you to gain control of a powerful magical artifact from the College of Winterhold, Delphine uses you to restore the Blades, the Legion and Stormcloaks use you to eliminate the other faction, etc. What Amaund is REALLY saying is "you helped me eliminate someone I perceived as a threat and/or obstacle to a believe and/or objective that may or may not be good".

Seems like the succession is no less dynastic and patrilineal than any other empire. So, one of Titus Mede's offspring, or cousins, or uncles, or what have you. I think they left it vague so they didn't have to answer it yet, and could write whatever backstory they wish for the next game.

That isn't relevant to what I was quoting. The person I quoted stated that shouting proves you're Dragonborn. I was stating this is not true.
I made no mention whatsoever to the claim to a throne, or anything likewise.