Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion/Shivering Isles - Symbols of Office

Don't worry about the Mazken and Aureals; they hate ALL mortals. Even if you become their leader, they still hate you! And the people in Cyrodiil may dislike your race. I think "the grind" of going through the main quest in the Shivering Isles may have been relieved if you'd explored the towns and city halves along the way and met with the interesting characters that inhabit the place.