Lore:Tiber Septim

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Statue of Tiber Septim in Bruma

A general of Nordic descent, Emperor Tiber Septim is regarded as one of the most famed figures in Tamriellian history, reigning from 2E 854-3E 38. Starting from his service under the Cyrodiilic king Cuhlecain, General Talos fought to unify Cyrodiil and finally all of Tamriel, an effort that culminated in 2E 896, with the birth of the Third Empire. He is also responsible for declaring the onset of the Third Era in 2E 897.[1] He ruled for 38 years and is considered by most the best emperor throughout history. Tiber Septim gave his name to the lineage of Cyrodiil Emperors, the Septims. Tiber is now revered as one of the Nine Divines.

(There are conflicting accounts of Tiber Septim's birthplace, ancestry, and original name. Below are both the officially sanctioned history and the version outlined in the Arcturian Heresy)

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[edit] Orthodoxy

Born in Atmora under the name Talos, meaning Stormcrown in the old Ehlnofey. He spent his youth in Skyrim, there learning the ancient art of the Tongues as well as the strategies of war from the chieftains there. At the age of 20 he led the invasion of Old Hrol'dan, taking it back from the Witchmen of High Rock. Soon after this it became known from the arriving storms that the Greybeards were about to speak. As the nearby villages were being evacuated, Talos, instead, made his way to the mountains where the Greybeards lived. When he arrived, the gags of the Greybeards were removed and when they spoke his name the World shook. The Greybeards told Talos that he would come to rule Tamriel and that he must go south to do so.

Talos became General of the Colovian Estates under King, and later Emperor, Cuhlecain. General Talos met the combined army of Skyrim and High Rock on the field of Sancre Tor. The Skyrim army joined his when they saw him use the thu'um and knew him to be the son of Skyrim and heir to the Empires of Men. He was almost killed, along with Emperor Cuhlecain, in 2E 854 by a High Rock nightblade who slit his throat. Although he could no longer use the Voice, he went on to command Tamriel with a whisper. He took the Cyrodilic name Tiber Septim as well as a Nordic name, Ysmir, the Dragon of the North. Tiber Septim died in 3E 38.

[edit] Heresy

(This alternate story shares many of the details and events of the official version, but differs in key aspects.) Hjalti Early Beard was born on the island of Alcaire, in High Rock. Amidst rumors of a warlord destined to rule Tamriel, he rose to prominence in the service of King Cuhlecain and fought to unify Cyrodiil. Few knew of the existence of his secret ally, a long-dead Nordic king by the name of Wulfharth. Wulfharth masqueraded as the young general at crucial moments, winning battles and toppling fortresses with his legendary Thu'um. After the province was conquered, Hjalti murdered Cuhlecain and his contingent in the Imperial City and blamed the deaths and ensuing blaze on assassins from High Rock. Wulfharth continued to aid in his conquests, and Hjalti took the name Talos, ascending to the Ruby Throne.

[edit] Personal Life

Tiber Septim had one child with an unknown woman - Pelagius. (for more see Septim Dynasty)

Late in life, according to sources, he had an affair with the Dunmeri Queen-to-be, Barenziah, and had her unborn child aborted. [2]

[edit] In-game artifacts

There are various artifacts worn and used by Tiber Septim that could be found in games:

[edit] References

  1. ↑ 2920, Evening Star, Carlovac Townway
  2. ↑ The Real Barenziah, Plitinius Mero
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