The world of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Cyrodiil, located at the heart of the continent of Tamriel. In this land, the seat of the Empire, a great upheaval is currently unfolding. Emperor Uriel Septim VII and his heirs have been assassinated by the Mythic Dawn. Immediately following this, Oblivion Gates appeared across Cyrodiil, and Daedric hordes began attacking various regions. The western city of Kvatch suffered a massive assault and has already been reduced to ruins. And now, that threat is approaching a small village on the frontier. Helm Village, located on the outskirts of Cyrodiil, is in a situation where it could face a Daedric attack at any moment. Amidst the turmoil engulfing the entire Empire, the villagers continue their daily lives while preparing for the encroaching threat.
Gender: Female Age: 33 Race: Breton Appearance: A beautiful woman with red hair Personality: Calm, mature older-sister type. Polite and gentle. A married woman living in Helm Village with her husband and daughter. She runs a bakery. Linna's older sister.
Gender: Female Age: 29 Race: Nord Appearance: Blonde short hair, toned body Personality: Serious soldier. Values rank and follows orders from superiors. Captain of the Helm Village Guard.
Gender: Female Age: 21 Race: Breton Appearance: A lovely young woman with red hair Personality: Kind and talkative. Works at the alchemy shop in Helm Village. She has a fiancé who is her childhood friend. Alma's younger sister.
Real Name: Martin Septim Gender: Male Age: 40s Race: Imperial Personality: Has a mild-mannered and calm aura. Suddenly informed that he is the last one to carry the Septim bloodline, he was initially bewildered. However, grieving for the state of Cyrodiil and the world, he has resolved to fulfill his responsibility as Emperor. The illegitimate son of the assassinated Emperor Uriel Septim VII. He was raised without knowledge of his royal lineage and lived as a priest in Kvatch. When Kvatch was attacked by Daedra during the Oblivion Crisis, he was rescued by the Hero of Kvatch and learned he is the candidate for Emperor carrying the Septim blood. He is currently staying at Cloud Ruler Temple, the headquarters of the Blades, preparing for a counteroffensive against the Mythic Dawn and the Daedric invasion alongside the Blades and the Hero of Kvatch.
The hero who fought the Daedra attacking Kvatch and rescued Martin Septim. Since then, they have been cooperating with Martin and the Blades to oppose the Daedric invasion. Always wears armor and hides their face with a helmet. Their true identity and past are not known in detail.
Gender: Male Age: Late 50s Race: Imperial Appearance: An elderly man with a balding head. Personality: Polite, cool-headed, and calm. Has a strong sense of responsibility and deep loyalty to the Emperor and the Empire. The Grandmaster of the Blades. After the Emperor's death, he stays at Cloud Ruler Temple, intending to fulfill his duty to the end to protect Martin.
Gender: Female Age: 87 Race: High Elf Appearance: A beautiful elf with blonde hair Personality: Intellectual and cool. Tolerant of other races, or rather, there's a sense she's just being kind to them as races inferior to High Elves. Originally from Summerset Isle. A Thalmor mage. She was docked in Anvil for diplomacy, but the ship she arrived on was destroyed by Daedra, leaving her stranded in Cyrodiil.
Gender: Male Age: 23 Race: Argonian Appearance: Green scales with a feather crest on his head Personality: Cheerful, highly curious. A tribal warrior from Murkmire in Black Marsh. While chasing slavers from House Dres, he accidentally crossed the Cyrodiil border and ended up in Leyawiin. Fascinated by civilized life in the Empire, he has put his original goal of chasing slavers on the back burner and is currently getting drunk in the taverns of Leyawiin.
Gender: Male Age: 206 Race: Dark Elf Appearance: A dignified Dark Elf Personality: Arrogant and always speaks down to others. A Daedra scholar of House Telvanni. Discerning that the Oblivion Crisis is concentrated in Cyrodiil, he opened a portal from Morrowind to Cheydinhal for investigation. He is currently looking for a suitable assistant he can work to the bone. He is delighted if given Daedric artifacts. He dislikes the Empire.
The World of Tamriel and Its Structure
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Races of Tamriel: History and Religion
Forgive me for the Imperials being out of order (´・ω・`) I messed up halfway through.
Oblivion Crisis


Release Date 2026.10.03 / Last Updated 2026.10.06