End tables never respawn, so use the one next to Kodlak's bed

Well, you're forgetting that Tiber Septim was a Nord, they never really rebelled because in a certain sense, it was an empire of their own creation back in a time when there wasn't much distinction between Nords and Imperials.

I don't think there are Nordic tribes around because I have never seen any other than the Skaal. Pretty much all of the Nords of Skyrim have adopted the customs and religion of the Empire, as evidenced by their reverence for the Divines and for Talos, who was the founder of the Empire. Despite all the "Skyrim for the Nords" talk, they've been a part of the Empire for so long that just about every vestige of the old ways of Atmoran culture has been eclipsed by a more civilized and modern society

my trick is just covering them in hair and beards and warpaint and then doing my best to shape things well. Or just be a female, they can look excellent with very little work. I think compared to some of the other races like Imperial or Dunmer both genders of Nord can look pretty young

I am of largely Scandinavian descent which is what first drew me into using Nords. Unlike Thiago, I find that I relate to being human much more strongly and feel weird being a fantastical creature, it's just much easier to RP as something similar to myself. Plus, I just love the idea of being a badass viking. Back in the Morrowind days they had some really robust stats and some fantastic special abilities, so that just cemented them as a favorite. Then Oblivion came along and they continued to have great combat stats plus a nice little boost to Restoration, my most used magic school. They also retained some excellent special abilities. I have to admit that I've been a bit bothered by the relatively lackluster special ability of theirs in Skyrim and some odd shifts in skill bonuses, and their portrayal as racist, psychotic, magic-fearing jerks, but I have been playing Nords for so long that they are still my most used race. I like to play them how I have always imagined them, a race of people who are great seafarers, strong warriors, inquisitive explorers and fine craftsmen.