Last in a dynasty - Martin Septim

2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25

One of the important pages in the history of Tamriel is the Septim dynasty. But nothing lasts forever, and this ruling family, unfortunately, also ceased to exist. Unfortunately, there are no scientific works devoted to this emperor. The last representative of the dragonborn emperors was Martin Septim. What made this emperor famous?

A Brief History of the Dynasty

The beginning of the dynasty falls on the period of the Second Era. In 854 Tiber Septim was born, the founder of the dynasty, the founder of the Empire. He united all of Tamriel in 2E 896 under his command. The Septim Dynasty ruled throughout the Third Era.

There were 22 emperors in the dynasty. Among the significant representatives of the genus, one can single out the powerful necromancer Potema, the daughter of Pelagius II. She became the culprit of the Red Diamond War. An important role was assigned to Uriel VII, who ruled the Empire for 65 years, strengthening its power. Played an important role in the prophecy of the Nerevarine, the death of Uriel VII led to the Oblivion Crisis. Martin Septim became the last representative of the dynasty,died heroically during the Oblivion Crisis.

Oblivion Crisis

One of the mighty Daedra princes - Mehrunes Dagon - never stopped trying to break into Tamriel. The events that took place in the year 433 of the Third Era were the third attempt to take over the mortal world. But while the dragonborn sat on the throne, the Daedric Prince could not bring the insidious plan to life.

The Cult of Dagon - The mythical dawn planned everything very carefully: first, the three sons of Uriel VII were killed, and then the emperor himself was eliminated. Although not everything went according to plan: the Amulet of Kings was rumored to be in the possession of an unknown prisoner, his cult failed to capture. Whether this fact is true is difficult to say. Now the Order of Blades is in decline, 2 centuries have passed since those events … But something still prevented the Mythic Dawn from acting quickly and accurately. In addition, no one knew that Uriel had an illegitimate son - Martin.

After the Dragon Lights went out, Oblivion gates opened throughout Tamriel, and then Mehrunes Dagon himself entered the mortal world.

Role of Martin Septim

Joffrey's Blade knew the whereabouts of Martin, who was a priest in the city of Kvatch. When the future hero of Kvatch arrived on behalf of the blade in the city to tell the bastard who he really was, the city was already besieged by the Daedra. Somehow, on that fateful day when the city was completely destroyed, Martin found out about his origin.

In order to prevent the final Daedra invasion, it was necessary to light the Dragonfires, crowning the heir. Thena series of events took place. The mythical dawn has stolen the Amulet of Kings. To get it, it took a lot of effort, only the hero of Kvatch could cope with this. Too bad his name is lost…

Here's just one fact, again, haunts historians. Why do some sources, even if not so famous, mention his connection with the Daedric arts? Since when do scientists pay attention to such contradictory facts? And is it a fact at all? How could a simple priest open a portal to one of the planes of Oblivion? This is a very complex magic that requires special training.

Be that as it may, Martin Septim's contributions are invaluable. Just as the Dragonfires were to be lit, Mehrunes Dagon invaded Tamriel. Then Martin broke the Amulet of Kings, turning into a huge dragon - the incarnation of Akatosh. In this form, he was able to stop Dagon, although at such a high price - the price of his life. But from now on, the border was closed forever.

Historical Monuments

As for the life of Uriel VII, his biography is reflected in the work of Rufus Hein. It is not difficult to learn about the feat of Martin Septim in Skyrim (it is not known how things are in other provinces). His biography is touched upon in Praxis Sarkorum's Oblivion Crisis. Where else can you find out about Martin? It is said that the madman in the Palace of Solitude once mentioned his conversation with Sheogorath, in which the Daedric Prince called Martin the only worthy Septim.

On the one hand, to believe the nonsense and rumors -unprofessional approach. On the other hand, Sheogorath is just associated with all kinds of crazy people. Even here, Martin is surrounded by some mysteries.

Possible references to the last emperor outside of Nirn

Perhaps Nirn is not the only habitat for humans and mer. According to the testimonies of those who had a chance to talk with Septimius Segonius, he said that there were other worlds. And that pages of our history even penetrate there, they even compose songs, there are some legends. What did he call them? Fanfiction? Martin Septim is also one of those who are legendary in other worlds. And these legends live on to this day.

To summarize. Martin Septim is an outstanding personality. Although most of his life passed modestly, events were not recorded in the Kvatch chapel, as is the case with the legitimate heirs to the throne, the events of the Oblivion Crisis revealed him in many ways as a person, as a hero capable of sacrificing himself for the life of his people, his country of the emperor. Right now, in difficult years for Skyrim, we need to remember such heroes.