It is funny because I was wondering the same thing. When I first played The Elder Scrolls IV, I was like : Okay, what about the Scrolls ? I realize that the only moment when we're talking about the Scrolls is when you have to steal one for the Grey Fox. As you said it, in the Elder Scrolls it is said that Alduin will come and destroy the world. Logically they should have a greater place in the story of The Elder Scrolls V. How ? Well, as you said, it'd be "awesome" to actually have an opportunity to read the Scrolls differently. But, if I remember correctly, the Elder Scrolls are all in the Elder Scrolls Library so I don't see how we could possibly have an access to them. Or, we could have to find someone who received and read the Scroll you once stole...