Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-26446054-20170115015652

Having lost Skyrim as the Last Dragonborn freed the Nords in their holy war against belief in the imperial Divines, Cyrodiil became severely weakened in the Third Era, as a Great War (Leyawiin was destroyed completely during this, it should be noted) already broke the will of the Empire.

This Dragonborn became the highest general of Ulfric Stormcloak, garnering fame for the hardy people of the province. The Greybeards were praised as well as cursed for their training of Ulfric and supporting the Dovahkiin.

However, dragons struck just as the Imperials were being kicked out of Solitude. Forts turned black, with ashes sifting throughout the halls- giants, thought to be a force to be reckoned with, were slaughtered to near extinction by the World-Eater's allies. Mountain passes became inhospitable as these scaled beasts imposed their thundering might on any unfortunate traveler.

The Atmoran Pact ensured the last surviving giants would cooperate with the Dragonborn and Ulfric in repelling this new threat. followed by battles in the Holds of Whiterun, Winterfell and The Rift. Finally, Sovngarde itself became a field of conflict as three dragons fought against an army of Nords and the Dragonborn.

Songs would be sung, and the Dragonborn aged, becoming a legend, though his work was not yet done. The Stormcloak leader began plans for taming the ancient beasts, whilst letting the Giants return to the wilderness.

On a darker note, the Orc Killings occurred at roughly the same time as the Atmoran Pact (4E 176), as Ulfric refused to allow this race to remain independent in Skyrim, secretly sending out veteran warriors to wage war on their settlements. Despite heavy resistance, villages were placed atop the bones of these cursed elves, taking advantage of rich mines.



Meanwhile, after the abandonment of the furthest northern province, the Empire set about reinforcing the heartlands, but lost Bruma in an uprising around 4E 170, claimed by Skyrim. This caused High Rock's legions to rely on the navy for any reinforcements. Independence there was claimed too, as loyal kings were either killed in battle or assassinated, their remaining dynasties replaced by Bretons with ties to Valenwood and the Summerset Isles.

Finally, the Emperor died of assassination and a union of three Imperial cities- Kvatch, Skingrad and Chorrol - lay a claim for the throne. Anvil decided to declare its own secession, hoping to join Hammerfell and avoid destruction. The West of Cyrodiil remained loyal to the Emperor's brother, leaving the pitiful Imperial Kingdom.

This led to a continent-wide decay of trade as the Imperial City was no longer its glorious self, only a husk of poverty filled with troops thirsty for Elven or Nord blood. This sparked the expelling of all Altmer from the capital by civilians. As the new "Emperor" did not want a riot, he ordered the troops to stand down. Cheydinhal became their enclave.

High Rock went on to invade Hammerfell in 4E 180, swiftly destroying troops with their magic keeping enemies at bay. This led to the assimilation of Evermore and Sentinel into Breton territory, making up for the loss of a Stormcloak-sympathetic Jehanna during the process of independence.



Morrowind unintentionally survived from the Argonian invasion, as powerful ash beasts beat them back, while also destroying everything in their path. They then returned to the Red Mountain, while a powerful mage once from House Telvanni dwells in Baar Dau, the former Ministry of Truth.

The wizard seeks to bend the will of the beasts from Red Mountain, and harness the power of the same volcano. Remains of Dagoth Ur's work are to be finished, the Second Brass God, Numidium, beneath this mountain.

After extensive study of Dwemer in recluse and minor exposure to the fumes of the explosion, he has deteriorated, but is positive he can achieve a god status, as his minions have already destroyed the South and Argonian armies.

Nobody is aware of his existence, though surviving lizard-men claim "staff in one hand, a gauntlet in the other, an elated Dunmer stood behind the torrent of these monsters," in their dreams. Black Marsh takes this along with other events as a sign of dark times.



The Khajiit and Bosmer aren't entirely stable, despite their safe position. Within the Bosmer population, hatred for the cats is present due to the Five Year War, and loss of territory has made isolationism more popular for sake of defence, even if the Altmer may be strong allies.

Wild Hunt beasts are feared by the Dominion and even Argonians, the former finding it proof that internal conflict in these lands would only spite the plans of the Thalmor. In addition, the Khajiit Mane should be kept either fat and lazy or subdued if control is required, as towns turn paranoid, shocked at the horrors in Leyawiin or at the lenience of their fellows.

Corruption has filled the Isles, too, as young radicals hope to change their society and the elders hope to gain more power over their existing lands. Bribery, terror, and shunning of opponents is not uncommon.

It is the Fourth Era, 185.

Tamriel is in utter disarray.

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Rules/Guidelines

1. I'm fine if your character isn't an absolute edgelord, but keep it fairly serious

2. This is a free RP (as is my custom), you can do almost anything and be just about anyone. In this case, even the Dragonborn, but talk to me regarding the limits I've set him and other dragon-tongue characters.

3. Read the OP, it's important.

4. I don't think I need to say anything about standard RP rules, but I am just in case anyone gets funny ideas; no powerplaying, mary sues, etc.

5. Romance is allowed, but generally, shitty writing is not.

6. A full CC is required, if you absolutely must give a WIP (IRL problems or whatever), then you may have a week to fill it in.

7. My word is law, as well as any co-GMs; if there are any, I wll ensure they do not cheat.

8. Custom spells and weapons are allowed if you discuss with me first.

9. You cannot be a dragon, god, or some kind of direct descendant from a god.

10. I may add more rules.

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