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Throughout Tamriel'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.[1]

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.

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[]

Akaviri Potentate[]

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

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.

Mede Dynasty[]

Main article: Mede Dynasty

The Third 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. The Empire began to decline in power, retaining only its human provinces, with the Empire releasing its grasp on Morrowind, but did not officially secede nor has the Emperor renounced it, making it nominally still part of the Empire.

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