The Aldermeri Dominion's original goal was to unite Tamriel under Elvish rule forbidding the worship of Talos. The Great War would commence in 171 4E and occur between Cyrodil and Hammerfell. The Redguards rejected the White-Gold Concordant and would continue to fight the Aldermeri Dominion for another five years leaving Southern Hammerfell in ruins before the Elves would retreat. In consequence, Hammerfell became independent from the empire.