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The Dragonborn Emperor: Martin Septim.

    • 54 posts
    April 17, 2016 10:01 AM EDT

    "I do what I must do. I cannot stay to rebuild Tamriel, that task falls to others. Farewell. You've been a good friend, in the short time I've known you. But now I must go. The dragon waits" (The last speech of Martin Septim in TES IV: Oblivion)

    Priest of Akatosh by The Minttu

    Martin

    Martin is a brave,  young Imperial, descended form Tiber Septim. He was dragonborn like all of his bloodline and is able to wear the Amulet of Kings. He is humble to the point of being insecure, despite his abilities with magic and weapons. He is determined to achieve his goal at any cost. He slowly gathers more resolve over the crisis, but still doubts himself at many points.

    Childhood and The Cult.

    Brought up believing that his father was a farmer and his mother died in childbirth, and was raised by said farmer. In reality, he was a son of Uriel Septim VII and an unknown mother (although Caius Cosades suspects it was someone called Gemile). He was left in a basket on the farmer's doorstep by the Grandmaster of the Blades, Jauffre. He din't meet his father during his childhood, but his father still received information about him.

    Interestingly, he joined the cult of the daedric prince Sanguine. He was snared by the daedric magic and was even granted the Sanguine Rose. This ended badly with his friends' death and he was converted to the nine divines by a priest. He became a priest of Akatosh at his chapel in Kvatch.

    Martin Septim by Michalesa

    The last of the Septims.

    His father and brothers were murdered by The Mythic Dawn, a cult dedicated to Mehrunes Dagon Daedric Prince of Destruction, in an attempt to make sure no one lights the dragonfires. The dragon fires are wards against Oblivion that go out whenever an emperor of the Septim bloodline dies, that were created by Akatosh with his hearts blood. With the fires out, Mehrunes Dagon could enter Nirn and the only ones who could light the fires were Septim Emperors. The CoC, who was present when Uriel Septim was murdered, found his illegitimate son (Martin Septim). Martin Septim, who had been in the dark prior to this, agreed to attempt to stop Dagon.  

    Defeat of Mankar Camoran.

    After the theft of the Amulet of Kings and a failed attempt to recover it by the CoC,  the Mysterium Xarxes is translated by Martin. A member of the Nine divine's blood, a Great Sigil Stone, a Great Welkynd stone and a Deadric artifact are needed to open a portal to Mankar Camoran's Paradise. All but the Sigil Stone are obtained by the CoC. The last is obtained near Bruma, by having Dagon's cult open a Great Gate. Bruma is defended by a force under Martin Septim. even though he had never fought a battle prior to this. This, in itself, shows a hard resolve and bravery. The CoC enters Paradise and returns the amulet to Martin, by defeating Camoran. After this, Martin is accepted as Emperor by the Elder Council.

    Everlasting by Uninvitedchaos

    Goodbyes

    Before he is announced Emperor, the Imperial City is invaded by Daedra. Martin Septim, last of the Dragonborn emperors, rushes to light the dragonfires. But it is too late and a distraught Emperor is asked by the CoC "What about the Amulet of Kings?". The CoC accompanies the Emperor to the temple and Martin Septim says goodbye to the Champion of Cyrodil before smashing the Amulet and becoming the the Avatar of Akatosh. He then defeats the Daedric Prince of Destruction, ends the Oblivion Crisis, and turns into a statue. Then with the Septims all deceased, the prophecy of Alduin begins.

    Credits:

    The Elder Scrolls Wiki which I used for much of the information.

    Asks many questions,Gregonav Acquiane, Golden Fool and Phil for making the Legendary Figures: Ulfric Stormcloak which I used the format of.

    The artists who created the pictures I used: Minttu, Michalesa and Uninvitedchaos.

    If there is anything incorrect or left out please let me know.

    • 54 posts
    April 17, 2016 10:05 AM EDT

    How do I edit this? I have noticed a few mistakes and would like to rectify them.

    Edit: I realized I need to click options

    • 224 posts
    April 17, 2016 2:59 PM EDT

    Nice job, I haven't know some things about Martin, now I know :)

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    April 17, 2016 3:01 PM EDT

    I believe you should pop this into the Lore Group

    • 54 posts
    April 17, 2016 3:29 PM EDT
    Thank you for the feedback.
    How do I put this in the lore group? I have used the tag lore:historical figures, does that affect the matter at all?
    • 133 posts
    April 17, 2016 4:39 PM EDT

    Hey Crabby! Great lore piece. However, I think you meant to post this in the Elder Scrolls Lore group. You can find it by going to the pull-down bar up top and finding Lore under Elder Scrolls. Copy paste this stuff into a new discussion there (you'll want to click the button that says Add+). If you want to edit it, then click on the options tab after posting.

    • 113 posts
    April 18, 2016 9:25 AM EDT
    No sean bean jokes please.
    • 1441 posts
    April 18, 2016 10:32 AM EDT

    No, head on to the lore group, and you should, scrolling down, see a button that says add discussion

    • 54 posts
    April 18, 2016 10:45 AM EDT

    Finished. The article is now in the lore group, thank you for your help