The structure of power is always the result of push and pull between many players, big and small but it is only in a place like Morrowind where this fact is plainly visible to the average person. And, with no explicit head of state, every individual has a variety of options as to how he sees to his own security. Then, of course, there are the Imperial influences: legion units, the Cult, the East Empire company, and the Monarchy, which is sort of a halfway point between Imperial politics and Dunmer politics.ĭon't forget the tribes, which, despite their lack of influence in national politics, dominate their territories and must always be taken into consideration when considering matters of trade and war.
Indeed, within the Temple, there are several branches (priests, armingers, ordinators) which do not always get along. Then there are the Tribunes themselves, which appear to be linked to, but somewhat separate from, the Temple hierarchy. You've got the Tribunal Temple, which also owns land while having great influence in the realm of ideas and daily conduct. You've got the Great Houses, whose primary power is land ownership, along with their unique contributions to Morrowind's socio-economic health (Hlallu business interests, Redoran military prowess,etc.). You have a number of big players that influence the final picture, but no ultimate head of state. The governmental situation in Morrowind is what one might call a stable anarchy. By the other side, we have a monarchy with helseth By one side, we have a Theaocracy, with the god-man Vivec
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