Empires

Throughout Tamriel and Cyrodiilic's history, there have been several major human **empires**.

## Nordic Empire

*Main article: Nordic Empire*
The first empire of the Nords, while often traced back to Ysgramor in the Merethic Era, actually did not truly begin until the Skyrim Conquests of High King Vrage's reign. It ended with the death of High King Borgas of Winterhold.

* Vrage (1E 222–1E 2?)
* Gellir (1E 2?–1E ?)
* Borgas (1E ?–1E 369)

## Alessian Empire

*Main article: Alessian Empire*
The Alessian Empire, often called the "First Empire," was founded by the slave queen Alessia after she led a slave rebellion against the Ayleid in heartland Cyrodiil.

* Alessia
* Belharza the Man-Bull
* Gorieus
* Hestra

## Reman Empire

*Main article: Reman Empire*
The Second Empire was a combination of two distinct dynasties spanning almost 600 years: The Reman Dynasty and the Akaviri Potentate.

### Reman Dynasty

* Reman Cyrodiil
* Kastav Cyrodiil
* Reman Cyrodiil II
* Brazollus Dor
* Reman Cyrodiil III

### Akaviri Potentate

* Pontentate Versidue Shaie
* Pontentate Savirien-Chorak

## Third Empire

*Main article: Third Empire*
The Third Empire was founded by Tiber Septim in the Second Era. It was mostly ruled by the Septim Dynasty, its end marking the beginning of the Fourth Era. At its height, the Empire spanned across the entire continent of Tamriel, and administered feudal control through the nine provinces, and the maritime holdings of Cathnoquey, Esroniet, Yneslea and Roscrea, and briefly on Akavir, with an Emperor or Empress acting as supreme ruler.

### Septim Dynasty

*Main article: Septim Dynasty*
* Tiber Septim
* Pelagius Septim
* Kintyra Septim I
* Uriel Septim I
* Uriel Septim II
* Pelagius Septim II
* Antiochus Septim
* Kintyra Septim II
* Uriel Septim III
* Cephorus Septim
* Magnus Septim
* Pelagius Septim III
* Katariah Septim I
* Cassynder Septim
* Uriel Septim IV
* Cephorus Septim II
* Uriel Septim V
* Uriel Septim VI
* Morihatha Septim
* Pelagius Septim IV
* Uriel Septim VII
* Martin Septim

### Stormcrown Interregnum

After Martin Septim's death, the Elder Council struggled to maintain Tamriel, and lost the Summerset Isles and Black Marsh, with Ocato being assassinated by the Thalmor, which caused the Elder Council to fracture and the Stormcrown Interregnum, where multiple pretenders to claim the Ruby Throne.

* Potentate Ocato
* Thules the Gibbering

### Mede Dynasty

*Main article: Mede Dynasty*
After Martin Septim's death, the Elder Council struggled to maintain the Empire. The Empire was eventually taken over by a Colovian warlord named Titus Mede I, after he seized the crown and conquered the Imperial City during the Stormcrown Interregnum.

* Titus Mede I
* Attrebus Mede (Not confirmed, but as his fathers only son and heir, it is likely he succeeded him)
* Unknown emperor(s) or regent(s) who ruled before Titus Mede II
* Antonius Mede

## Fourth Empire

*Main article: Fourth Empire*
The fourth Empire of Cyrodiil, was founded by Reman Varian after Antonius Mede's suddenly disappearance, months of the end of Varian Ruby Rebellion in the Fourth Era. The Varian Empire or mostly known as Fourth Empire of Men; because due Reman was crown Emperor, he wasn't wanted to conquered Tamriel. Instead his successors will avoid to take over Tamriel. At its height once again, the Empire was location the lands of Cyrodiil, and is a wealthy and powerful nation and is the center of the Empire, with an Emperor or Empress as supreme ruler.

### Varian Dynasty

*Main article: Varian Dynasty*
* Reman Varian
* Caius Varian
* Flavius Varian
* Marcella Varian
* Livia Varian
* Claudius Varian
* Titus Varian
* Pelagius Varian
* Claudius Varian II
* Magnus Varian
* Kintyra Varian
* Titus Varian II
* Marlena Varian
* Cephorus Varian
* Claudius Varian III
* Claudius Varian IV
* Marlena Varian II
* Julianus Varian
* Pelagius Varian II
* Tulicus Varian
* Marlena Varian III
* Pelagius Varian III
* Tulicus Varian II
* Attrebus Varian
* Kintyra Varian II
* Titus Varian III

### Avento Dynasty

The Fourth Empire had fragmented during the eight year Usurpation by Orcish warlord Shamar gro-Rogdul. The Empire was eventually taken over by a General Crassius Avento, after he raised a rebellion and defeating Shamar in 5E 733, ending the Orcish occupation of Cyrodiil or the Usurpation.

* Crassius Avento
* Uriel Avento
* Cavotan Avento
* Uriel Avento II
* Uriel Avento III
* Romana Avento
* Chiara Avento I
* Cassynder Avento
* Romana Avento II

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 *Pocket Guide to the Empire, First Edition: Skyrim*
2. ↑ *King Edward, Book X* – a work of fiction.
3. ↑ *The Aetherium Wars*