I love that comparison, Phil!
I think that Molag Bal displays the typical daedric curiosity to Mundus and desires to dominate it - as is his nature. However it isn't as personal to him as it is to Dagon. Like Bal wants whereas Dagon needs.
I really, really like it. I can see them as competing brothers--Dagon, the big burly one who takes by force, and Bal is the more cunning, laying schemes and plans to conquer what he wants. I see Dagon as being totally possessed by his passions, and Bal willing to hold those desires in and use it as fuel for his plans. I do look forward to reading what TESO adds to Molag Bal lore in particular. I also wonder (and you do not have to answer, but just me thinking aloud) why other Daedric Princes do not join in when one of their own has a workable plan to conquer Tamriel? I know they are not always known for their cooperation, but I would think some would want to join together and "take their piece of the pie" so to speak.
Regarding Mannimarco, it is interesting to think (with our knowledge of Oblivion's game events) that he shifts allegiance to Dagon to accomplish his own ends, too. I wonder if Mannimarco has been siphoning power from a variety of Daedric Princes all along? I will have to do some more research about all of this to be honest.
Personally, I really have not enjoyed vampire myths and stories since Bram Stoker, so I do not have a great interest in understanding vampires in TES. I have never been one to date (blasphemy, I know!) 
I am with Meridia on this...blast them into the light!
In regards to your concern that your article reads too much like a textbook, that does not bother me. Your article was the right length to touch upon the different topics, but you did not turn every point into a long exposé. I also wanted to reassure you that you have not stepped on anyone's toes with this. These articles take a lot of time and research, so I am happy when anyone likes to contribute to the group, especially in the high quality way in which you have, Phil. 
I love that comparison, Phil!
I think that Molag Bal displays the typical daedric curiosity to Mundus and desires to dominate it - as is his nature. However it isn't as personal to him as it is to Dagon. Like Bal wants whereas Dagon needs.
I really, really like it. I can see them as competing brothers--Dagon, the big burly one who takes by force, and Bal is the more cunning, laying schemes and plans to conquer what he wants. I see Dagon as being totally possessed by his passions, and Bal willing to hold those desires in and use it as fuel for his plans. I do look forward to reading what TESO adds to Molag Bal lore in particular. I also wonder (and you do not have to answer, but just me thinking aloud) why other Daedric Princes do not join in when one of their own has a workable plan to conquer Tamriel? I know they are not always known for their cooperation, but I would think some would want to join together and "take their piece of the pie" so to speak.
Regarding Mannimarco, it is interesting to think (with our knowledge of Oblivion's game events) that he shifts allegiance to Dagon to accomplish his own ends, too. I wonder if Mannimarco has been siphoning power from a variety of Daedric Princes all along? I will have to do some more research about all of this to be honest.
Personally, I really have not enjoyed vampire myths and stories since Bram Stoker, so I do not have a great interest in understanding vampires in TES. I have never been one to date (blasphemy, I know!) I am with Meridia on this...blast them into the light!
In regards to your concern that your article reads too much like a textbook, that does not bother me. Your article was the right length to touch upon the different topics, but you did not turn every point into a long exposé. I also wanted to reassure you that you have not stepped on anyone's toes with this. These articles take a lot of time and research, so I am happy when anyone likes to contribute to the group, especially in the high quality way in which you have, Phil.
