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====Tiber Septim, God-Emperor====
'''General Talos, Hjalti Early-Beard, the Great Dragonborn, Ysmir'''

[[Image:Talos_Shrine.jpg|thumb|400px|right]]

For a man that ascended to the rank of divinity, it is hardly surprising that most of Tiber Septims life is shrouded in mystery and debate.  What is known and agreed upon him is that Septim had once been a man, albeit a gifted and troubled one.  His tale is such-

At a young age Tiber Septim found himself in the frozen lands of Skyrim, drawn to the High Peak of the Greybeards.  It was there that they recognized his Dragon blood.  For many a year he journeyed between various chieftains and the Greybeards learning all he could about both the power of the Thuum and also the careful application of war.  It was here, in Skyrim, that he lay the foundations for his upcoming conquests of Tamriel.  At the age of twenty, already an accomplished shouter and tactician, he led the invasion of Old Hrol'dan- taking the place back from the Witchmen of High Rock.  Now with both Colovia and Skyrim at his command, the Greybeards soon began gathering great storms to their peak, letting all know that something important must be spoken to the world.  They removed their gags and spoke Tiber Septims name- causing the very foundations of the World to shake.  They then told him that to rule Tamriel and save the world from the Elves he must first look to the South.

His forces marched upon Cyrodil in the coldest breath of winter using their natural affinity for the cold to their advantage.  For a while their armies were stalled by the citadel of Sancre Tor.  There Tiber received a vision, one that revealed to him the hidden artifact called the Amulet of Kings.  Leaving behind a small detachment to keep on the siege, the rest of his forces set out in search for the particular item.  By the time he had returned the siege had turned to chaos, the two armies becoming embroiled in combat with heavy casualties on each side.  With his personal handful of men Tiber Septim entered the citadel and confronted the enemy lords and nobles.  Here he gave them his ultimatum- swear fealty to him or die.  The vast majority of them agreed, and it was then that he demonstrated his Thuum to the Cyrodilic Army, demonstrating his power of the voice, Dragonblood, and mantle of Talos.

Working his way into Cyrodil, Talos-Septim began rallying many of the disparate groups of Imperials to his side.  The King of Falkreath, in Western Cyrodil, adopted Talos as his general.  Together the two of them united that nation within a year.  At the end of it all Cuhlecain sought to crown himself emperor.  Dissatisfied with this Talos saw to it that the king be assassinated.  To cover the evidence he ended up burning the capital, and some say even slit his own throat to try to pass the blame from himself.

With the cosmopolitan of Cyrodil under his belt, and Skyrim and West Rock alike, the rest of his conquests over disparate states were somewhat straight-forward.  His forces became especially dug into Morrowind eventually when the Emperor wished for control over Vvardenfell's ebony supplies.  His long-time ally (and arguably a different aspect of Talos) Ysmir had also stressed that he might be able to take the Tribunals power.  Septim and the Tribunal eventually made a deal called the Armistice, one that would submit them to this new Empire but allow them to keep their beliefs.  An ancient enemy of Morrowind, Ysmir soon left Talos's side out of disgust.

After invading the Elven lands Tiber led a long and prosperous life as the Emperor of Tamriel.  A number of attempted coups were made against him, but all failed.  On his deathbed Tiber named Pelagius, his grandson as his heir, and ascended to godhood.

So ends the tale of Septim, Shezzarine, Hjalti Early-Beard, Ysmir, the warrior imbued with the power of Shor, he who embodies the myth of the great king who founds empires.  Almost single handedly he had turned the pantheon of the Eight Divines to the Nine Divines, and united all of Tamriel, eternally earning a place in history.

450 pts. Tiber Septim can be taken as a replacement for a Captain in an Imperial Legion list greater than or equal to 2000 points, or as a replacement for a Jarl in a Holds of Skyrim list greater than or equal to 2000 points. Independent Character, Skirmish, Infantry, Nord. Single Model.

25mm x 25mm base.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Name
! WS
! BS
! S
! T
! W
! I
! A
! Ld
! Mg
! Sv
|-
| Tiber Septim
| 8(9)
| 5
| 5
| 4
| 4
| 5
| 4
| 10
| 4
| 2+/4++
|} 

'''Wargear:'''
*Blessed Nord Armor: This set of armor is made up of finely crafted ebony, created back in ancient times.  It provides Tiber with a 2+ armor save, a 4+ ward save, and does not encumber him.

*Blade of Talos: The Blade of Talos is an enchanted ebony greatsword that strikes at +1 S and +1 AP.  It has Multiple Wounds(d3).

*Amulet of Kings: Tiber Septim may choose to ignore any spell targeting or affecting him or his unit on a d6 roll of 5+. If this is successful, he automatically recasts the spell(without having to roll for casting) against its source(even if there is not sufficient range or Line of Sight, and even if he is currently Silenced) 

'''Spells:''' None

'''Shouts:''' Unrelenting Force, Thunderous Siege, Frost Breath, Marked for Death, Elemental Fury, Swallow Shout

'''Special Rules:''' Dragonborn, Emperor of Tamriel, Eternal Warrior, Tongue, Fearless, Preferred Enemy (Elves), Guardian Stone: The Warrior, Legionnaire Drilling, Independent Character

Tiber Septim may be mounted on a warhorse for +25 pts.


The famed red dragon Nafaalilargus fought many a time at Tiber Septim's side. Swearing allegiance to the Empire, this ancient creature fought fiercely for Talos before its defeat by the Redguard hero Cyrus.

Nafaalilargus may be taken as a mount for Tiber Septim or as a separate, single model unit in an army containing him. Either way, it takes up a Hero Slot in your army, and costs 250 pts. Skirmish, Monstrous Flyer (and possibly Monstrous Cavalry mount), Dragon, Single Model (unless serving as a mount).

If Tiber Septim is mounted on Nafaalilargus, he is a Character, not an Independent Character.

50mm x 100mm base.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Name
! WS
! BS
! S
! T
! W
! I
! A
! Ld
! Mg
! Sv
|-
| Nafaalilargus
| 4
| 3
| 7
| 6
| 6
| 4
| 5
| 10
| 0
| 3+
|} 

'''Wargear:'''

Nafaalilargus is covered in dragonhide - scales that are tougher than steel, yet flow fluidly with its movement. This gives it an armor save as indicated in its profile. Its claws have the critical strike rule.

'''Shouts:'''

Unrelenting Force, Fire Breath, Swallow Shout, Elemental Fury, Become Ethereal