Tamriel:Tiber Septim

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Statue of Tiber Septim in Bruma

Septim family crest, incorporating the Imperial symbol of the Red Crystal Dragon.

Of Nordic descent, Emperor Tiber Septim is regarded as one of the most famed figure in Tamriellian history, reigning from 2E 854-3E 38. In eighty years battles and wars known as the The Four-Score War that finally culminated in 2E 896, Tiber united all the previously chaotic provinces to form a single empire. He is also responsible for naming the Third Era in 2E 897. ^[1] He ruled for 38 glorious years and is considered by most the best emperor throughout history. Tiber Septim gave 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. The following is the officially sanctioned history)

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 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] Personal Life

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

Late in life, according to sources, he had an affair with the Dunmer 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:

• Totem of Tiber Septim - Totem of Tiber Septim
• Boots of the Apostle - Levitating Boots of Tiber Septim
• Armor of Tiber Septim - Armor of Tiber Septim

[edit] References

1. ↑ According to 2920, Evening Star: "I want to make it clear that I am not taking the title Emperor," he continued. "I have been and will continue to be Potentate Versidue-Shaie, an alien welcomed kindly to your shores. It will be my duty to protect my adopted homeland, and I pledge to work tirelessly at this task until someone more worthy takes the burden from me. As my first act, I declare that in commemoration of this historical moment, beginning on the first of Morning Star, we will enter year one of the Second Era as time will be reckoned. Thus, we mourn the loss of our Imperial family, and look forward to the future."
2. ↑ According to The Real Barenziah: "That night Barenziah told Tiber Septim when he came to her for their usual assignation. "With child?" He looked shocked. No, stunned. "You're sure of it? But I was told Elves do not bear at so young an age..." Barenziah forced a smile. "How can I be sure? I've never--" "I shall have my healer fetched." The healer, a High Elf of middle years, confirmed that Barenziah was indeed pregnant, and that such a thing had never before been known to happen. It was a testimony to His Excellency's potency, the healer said in sycophantic tones. Tiber Septim roared at him. "This must not be!" he said. "Undo it. We command you."