| Emperor Uriel Septim V | |||
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| Race | Unknown | Gender | Male |
| Born | 3rd Era |
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| Died | 3E 290 Ionith, Akavir |
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| Resided in | Imperial City | ||
| Reign | 3E 268- 3E 290 |
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| Previous Ruler | Cephorus II | ||
| Next Ruler | Thonica | ||
Uriel Septim V was an Emperor of the Septim Empire, crowned in 3E 268. He turned opinion back toward the potential power of the Empire. Turning the attention of Tamriel away from internal strife, Uriel V embarked on a series of invasions. In 3E 271, he conquered Roscrea, which would remain under the Emperor's direct control until the late Third Era, when it was annexed by Solitude.[1][2] In 3E 276, Cathnoquey was conquered; in 3E 279 Yneslea; and in 3E 284 Esroniet was conquered.[1] The Emperor is said to have been influenced in these early years by the Psijic Order.[3] In the early, glorious part of his reign, Artaeum apologists explained the basics of Aldmeri religion in a briefing called "The Myth of Aurbis".[4] One of his mages was Carecalmo, who later fled to Ashalmimilkala for aiding Jagar Tharn under Dagon's orders.[5]
In 3E 288, Uriel V invaded Akavir, which was ultimately a failure. He was reportedly killed in Akavir in 3E 290 on the battlefield of Ionith. Nevertheless, Uriel V holds a reputation second only to Tiber Septim as the great warrior emperor of Tamriel.[1] He fathered two twin daughters, Eloisa and Morihatha. Uriel V was succeeded by his wife Thonica as regent, and eventually by his son, Uriel VI, when he came to age.[6] Despite his ultimate failure, his many successes along the way earned him a reputation as a military genius.[7] He employed a battlemage named Hethoth who fought in Akavir, though he was never formally appointed as Imperial Battlemage.[8] Details of his defeat in Akavir can be found in Disaster at Ionith.
While Uriel's invasion of Akavir is considered a disaster, he is often considered the greatest of the Septim Dynasty outside of Tiber Septim himself, and the closest to reaching the prestige and prosperity of Tiber Septim's rule. While the Empire lost the Imperial Province of Akavir, the numerous islands that Uriel conquered would remain with the Third Empire.
NotesEdit
- According to Todd Howard, one of the original Skyrim design drafts Uriel V returning with his army of dragons from Akavir to retake his throne.[UOL 1]
ReferencesEdit
- ^ a b c Brief History of the Empire v 3 — Stronach k'Thojj III
- ^ Pocket Guide to the Empire, 3rd Edition: The Throat of the World: Skyrim — Imperial Geographical Society, 3E 432
- ^ Fragment: On Artaeum — Taurce il-Anselma, 3E 400
- ^ The Monomyth
- ^ Lalatia Varian's dialogue and quest The Scroll of Fiercely Roasting in Morrowind
- ^ Brief History of the Empire v 4 — Stronach k'Thojj III
- ^ Pocket Guide to the Empire, 3rd Edition: Other Lands — Imperial Geographical Society, 3E 432
- ^ Response to Bero's Speech — Malviser, Battlemage
Note: The following references are considered to be unofficial sources. They are included to round off this article and may not be authoritative or conclusive.