Lore:Wars
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A list of wars and conflicts in Tamriel's history.
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[edit] The War of Succession
When King Borgas of Skyrim was killed by the "Wild Hunt" in 1E 369 the Moot, arbiters of the succession, failed to choose the obvious canditate, Jarl Hanse of Winterhold, and sparked a civil war.
The war was disastrous for Skyrim: it lost the provinces of High Rock, Morrowind and Cyrodiil and cities such as Windhelm were sacked. In 1E 420, the Pact of Chieftains brought an end to the conflict.
[edit] The War of the First Council
The secular Dwemer waged war against the House Dagoth of Morrowind and the Dunmer Great Houses, and against their allies, the nomadic Ashlanders of Vvardenfell. At the final clash, the Battle of Red Mountain, the Dwemer mysteriously disappeared and the Tribunal denounced Voryn Dagoth, the High Councilor of House Dagoth.
More information can be found in the book The War of the First Council.
[edit] The Four-Score War
- After eighty years, I don't think anyone can imagine an end,” said Vivec with a smile, but he grew serious, trusting Almalexia's prophecies. “Who will win? Morrowind or the Cyrodilic Empire? — Vivec, in 2920, The Last Year of the First Era
The eighty years of conflict known as the The Four-Score War centered around the border regions of Morrowind, with the armies of the Reman Dynasty facing the Tribunal-led forces of the Dunmer.
The war ended inconclusively when Emperor Reman III sacked the fortress of Black Gate and was assassinated by the Morag Tong. The throne passed to the Akaviri Potentate Versidue-Shaie, who suspended further attacks against Morrowind in order to solidify his power in opening years of the Second Era.
More information can be found in the books 2920, The Last Year of the First Era
[edit] The War of The Isle
The province of Summerset was nearly lost under the leadership of Antiochus. King Orgnum of the island-kingdom of Pyandonea attacked Summerset Isle as a result of a political plot of Queen Potema of Solitude.
The united alliance of the kings of Summerset and Antiochus only managed to defeat King Orgnum due to a freak storm. Legend credits the Psijic Order of the Isle of Artaeum with the magic behind the storm and victory, rather than the Imperial Navy.
[edit] The War of the Red Diamond
Kintyra II became the next Empress of the Septim Dynasty. Her uncles, Cephorus, King of Gilane and Magnus, King of Lilmoth attended the coronation, but her aunt, Queen Potema of Solitude was banished after insulting Kintyra in the front of the Elder Council. This banishment resulted in a civil war known as the War of the Red Diamond, the symbol of the Imperial Family. In the surprise attacks, Skyrim and High Rock were easily defeated by the force of Queen Potema.
During this civil war, the Knights of the Nine were fractured and later completely dissolved. The four recovered relics of Pelinal Whitestrake were used in the war and lost afterwards.
More information can be found in the books The Wolf Queen and Biography of the Wolf Queen.
[edit] The Camoran Usurper's Invasion
Haymon Camoran, known as the Camoran Usurper, a pretender to the Camoran throne of Valenwood, conquered all of Valenwood and Hammerfell with an army of daedra and undead.
In 3E 253, Dwynnen in High Rock was conquered.
In 3E 267, the combined armies of High Rock mustered the greatest navy ever seen, and defeated and killed the Camoran Usurper and his armies on the Iliac Bay and on land.
[edit] Major Battles
- Battle of Dragontooth, 3E 253. The defeat of the armies of Taneth and Rihad lead to the fall of southern Hammerfell.
[edit] The Invasion of Akavir
Uriel V attempted to invade the continent of Akavir starting with the Tsaesci Kingdom. Despite initial success, the majority of Uriel V's invasion force was destroyed and the emperor himself was slain in combat. This war is chronicled in the book Report: Disaster at Ionith.
[edit] Major Battles
- Battle of Ionith, 3E 290. The army of Uriel V was surrounded and destroyed by superior Tsaesci forces, ending the invasion.
[edit] Wars during the Imperial Simulacrum, 3E 389 - 3E 399
Imperial authority declined under the Simulacrum, resulting in several provincial wars.
[edit] The Arnesian War
3E 396
What started as a simple slave revolt in the House Dres lands to the south escalated into a full war between Morrowind and Black Marsh. Morrowind's armies ultimately defeated the rebels. During the fighting, Symmachus was slain, and Queen Barenziah fled across the Empire to the High Rock kingdom of Wayrest. The Queen abdicated her throne and left it to her uncle Athyn Llethan, a House Hlaalu noble.
[edit] War of the Blue Divide
3E 396
Summerset Isle defeated western Valenwood.
[edit] The War of the Bend'r-mahk
3E 396
Skyrim destroyed the combined forces of Hammerfell and High Rock.
[edit] The Five Year War
3E 396
Elsweyr defeated eastern Valenwood.
[edit] The War of Betony
War between Daggerfall of High Rock and Sentinel of Hammerfell. The war reached its climax when both kings of Daggerfall and Sentinel were slain. In the end, the Daggerfall army, led by newly crowned King Gothryd, son of King Lysandus, destroyed the Sentinel army in the Battle of Cryngaine Field.
[edit] Oblivion Crisis
Uriel Septim VII and all of his known heirs were assassinated. Shortly afterward, Oblivion gates opened across Tamriel and poured out Daedra. Widespread devastation and casualties resulted across entire provinces, including Cyrodiil and Morrowind. The city of Kvatch was entirely destroyed. The Empire was near collapse, but Uriel VII's illegitimate son, Martin Septim, ended the invasion with the help of a mysterious hero. The Amulet of Kings and Martin Septim, the last of the Septim bloodline, were lost. This event marked the end of the Third Era.
[edit] Major Battles
- Battle of Bruma, 3E 433. Martin Septim led an army of Cyrodiilic city guards to victory over the invading Daedric hordes. A statue was erected within the cities walls, in honor of the lone hero who charged into Oblivion in order to shut the great gate and prevent the destruction of Bruma.
[edit] References
- ↑ A History of Daggerfall, Odiva Gallwood
- ↑ Pocket Guide to the Empire, First Edition, Imperial Geographical Society
- ↑ Brief History of the Empire, Stronach k'Thojj III, Imperial Historian
- ↑ The Daggerfall Chronicles, Ronald Wartow
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