Prologue: The Political Situation of Tamrial
The Dragonborn sat upon his throne inside the great fortress of Castle Dour. Originally, this throne was reserved for the Emperor. However, in the chaos of the civil war, the Dragonborn managed to unite Skyrim under one banner and was crowned High King. After he slayed the legendary dragon Alduin, Skyrim's citizens claimed that the Dovahkiin was the rightful Emperor. The Empire responded by immediately mobilizing it's armies and marching to the Jerall Mountains. Thousands of Imperial soldiers fortified their positions at the passage through the Mountains known as Pale Pass. The Imperials were overconfident in their abilities and sent a legion through the Pass to establish a foothold in Skyrim. As they neared the end of the Pass, they caught sight of Nord forces waiting for them. Before they could assault their foes, Nord archers appeared on the cliffs above them and rained arrows alight with fire into the narrow Mountain Pass. The ambush would be known as 'The Massacare at Pale Pass' and resulted in the two factions engaging in a stalemate with no envisoned end.
In Cyrodil, Titus Mede II's heir, Attrebus Mede II, has been crowned the new Emperor after his father was assassinated in Skyrim. He quickly earned a reputation as a ruthless but effecient ruler. When the new Emperor came into power, he raised taxes to absurd levels and introduced conscription to expand the Empire's Military might so it may defend itself from the Aldmeri Dominion.
Meanwhile across the Abecean Sea, the Aldmeri Dominion silently watches the growing political tension, awaiting the right moment to strike so they may cripple both the Empire and the newly independant Skyrim in one swift stroke. Thalmor agents had successfully infiltrated many political groups and organizations in preparation for their ultimate goal: conquer Tamriel and exterminate the lesser races.
The fuse has been set off. The following chain reaction will effect the future of Tamriel and all it's residents.