Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-50.10.177.94-20130209065558/@comment-5558140-20130211020739

technically, the empire is really up for grabs for anyone strong enough to take it. as it stands, the aldmeri dominion could bulldoze the current standing empire and put themselves in charge (like they aren't already). after the septim line ended, the first titus mead (warlord) saw opportunity and took the power to rule from the elder council through force. and most emporers haven't been dragonborn. only tiber septim was known to be dragonborn. as for the amulet of kings, since technically akatosh sealed oblivion shut for good, a septim ruler is no longer needed.