Chapter I: Coronation

The Dragonborn, Lanius Aurelius, arrived in the Imperial City accompanied by the newly reformed Blades. He had received a message from his home in Falkreath Hold and quickly took a detachment of Blades to travel to Cyrodiil. It was the first time since he had gone to Skyrim that Lanius set foot in the Imperial City, let alone the Imperial Province. With haste, he made his way to the White Gold Tower. In the Elder Council Chambers, the Councilors were discussing political matters but suddenly went quiet when the Dragonborn entered the room.

The High Chancellor, the legendary Bosmer Eternal Champion Talin, walked to Aurelius. "Greetings, Dragonborn. Seeing as you are here, I assume my messenger has reached you. I do hope the road was not too perilous." Talin told Servio. The Imperial Legate replied with a chuckle before saying "Worry not, Chancellor. It is not the first time I cross the border between Skyrim and my homeland. Though I am curious as to why exactly I was summoned here."

Talin nodded before inviting the Dragonborn to take a seat by him, which he did. "The Elder Council and I have discussed many things since the death of Titus Mede II. Dying without an heir, the Emperor left a power vacuum that longs to be filled." The Chancellor explained to him. Lanius stayed silent, taking his gaze at the grinning Amaund Motierre. It became clear to Aurelius that the man who had ordered for the Emperor's assassination was repaying him the favor.

After a short silence, the Chancellor resumed the conversation. "In the absence of an heir to Titus Mede II, we have looked at all possible legitimate rulers. Only one person in the Empire possesses the legitimacy to succeed the Mede Dynasty." Talin turned his gaze to Lanius. "And that person is you, Legate Aurelius. Not only have you ended the threat of Alduin and put an end to the Stormcloak Rebellion, you also are Dragonborn. By Divine right, the Ruby Throne beckons to you."

All members of the Elder Council turned their gazes upon Aurelius. The young Colovian from Skingrad had long dreamed of this day, ever since learning of the Dragon Blood that Akatosh had blessed him with. He had almost been executed at Helgen for opposing the White Gold Concordat, but now he could bring change and freedom from oppression to the Empire. His schemes to assassinate the Emperor and use Amaund Motierre's influence in the Elder Council paved the way for his ascension to the Ruby Throne.

Servio stood up and smiled as he bowed to the Elder Council. "It is with great honor that I, Lanius Aurelius, accept to be elected as the new Dragonborn Emperor. Under my rule, I swear to protect the Empire from evil, and to never again surrender to invaders as did my predecessor. With your blessing, I will bring upon the Imperial citizens a new golden age the likes of which has not been seen since Tamriel as a whole was under our banner. Long live the Empire!" Upon this speech, the Elder Council stood up and saluted their new Emperor. "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Empire!" They all exclaimed with joy.