Tiber Septim

The human warrior who united Tamriel under one banner and ascended to become a deity.

Tiber Septim is the warrior who united the provinces of Tamriel under a single banner, establishing the Third Empire. A human warrior, he rose to power following the fall of the Reman Dynasty and succeeded in bringing together the various races and regions of the continent. His reign marked a pivotal shift in history, creating a unified political entity that would endure for centuries. The source identifies him as the founder of the Septim Dynasty, which ruled over the Empire's third incarnation after his death and subsequent ascension into the hero-god Talos.

Lore & Background

Tiber Septim rose to power in the aftermath of a war between the Empire and a feudal hegemony from the neighboring continent of Akavir. This conflict followed the rule of the Reman Dynasty, which had maintained the ancient covenant with the Divines. Septim succeeded where others could not by uniting the other races and provinces of Tamriel under a single banner. Upon his death and ascension into the hero-god Talos, he became the first ruler of the Septim Dynasty. This dynasty produced a number of heirs to the throne, ensuring the continuity of the Empire's third and current incarnation during the Third Era.