Castle Dour, 17th of Second Seed; the Dragonborn enters the room, cutting through the air as if it was butter knife. Legate Rikke, one of the soldiers present at what was supposed to be his execution, stands there with the famed General Tulius, talking about the legends surrounding the Jagged Crown, and the threat if Ulfric were to obtain it. Tulius is familiar with the Dovakiin, having met him at a council two years prior, at High Hrothgar. Swearing the oath, the Dragonborn is initiating in the ranks- his first task to help Rikke cease Ulfric's persistence of the Jagged Crown.
"Battles are won by trained and disciplined men. Wars are won by talented and exceptional individuals. [The Dragonborn] was both."
-General Tulius
Imperial General
Traveling southwest, the Stormcloaks were easily defeated, and the Dragonborn ceased the crown. Ordered to bring it back to Solitude, he met with Tulius a third time, where he was required to give his name for public records.
"You have to understand what that moment means to history… To this documentary. This is the first time that this individual's name is ever recorded. Without it, we would still be referring to him as Dovakiin."
-Bard Christos
Author
The name given was Michel Reynald, born in High Rock, and travelling to Skyrim for a possible apprenticeship in the College of Winterhold. This plan was interrupted when Alduin attacked Helgen, setting in motion that events that would lead to the most powerful man in Tamriel. From here out, many more successful ventures were played by Reynald, included the defense in Whiterun against Stormcloak forces, and eventual reclaim of Markarath and Winterhold.
Reynald was soon given various awards and prizes, mostly items he had no such need for. Having already forged superb armor, and a dagger as a melee weapon, he would usually sell the items, auctioning them off to the highest collector as a "Dragonborn Item". Within the next few months (though this is widely regarded to be thieved gold) he owned property in five of the nine holds, as well as his quarters at the College.
"It was actually amazing how fast his influence and wealth was spreading. Michel was one in a million."
-Marcurio
Mercenary
Soon after the joining the Legion, his status of Thane was revoked in Windhelm, as well as his property. In what seemed like a swift retaliation, Reynald charged on the first lines to the gates of Windhelm, carving a path of fire and death throughout the city. Alongside Tulius and Rikke, he slayed Galmar Stone-Fist, and surrounded Ulfric. Flames circled his fingertips, and his lips twitched with anticipation of using his Thu'um, challenging Ulfric to a battle in the old Nord ways. Ulfric accepted, claiming that, "if he died by the hand of the Dragonborn, it would make a better song."
As Ulfric unleashed his voice upon Reynald, the hero remained virtually untouched. Charging forward, he conjured Thralls to do his bidding. Trapping Ulfric in their bounds, the Dragonborn slowly advanced across the castle hall, stopping feet before the Jarl. Breathing in, he uttered the immortal words – Fus Ro Dah – sending the traitor plummeting across the room. Mustering his strength, the outspoken rebel rose, ready to defend against the mage. Reynald unleashed his palms to Ulfric, melting away the metals surrounding his shield.
"Even the most skilled warriors can fall to the hands of anyone. I learned that when [Reynald] Michel joined the Circle. He was one hell of a mage."
-Vilkas
Companion Member
In feet of desperation, Ulfric unleashed his voice once more, this time erupting an intense inferno of heat from his lungs. It made no effect; the Dragonborn, singing the body of Ulfric as his screams filled the burning city of Windhelm. Not moments later did Tulius, Rikke, and Reynald emerge to greet their soldiers, cheering, as the war was finally over.
"…the civil war had been going on for well on three years now. I think it was supposed to be something that would end quickly… although the Imperials wasted no time attempting to appease the rebel supporters."
-Geraud Gemane
Dean of History at the Bard's College
It wasn't soon after that the Dragonborn settled into his manor within the limits of Solitude, preferring to stay there with the Bards. He would leave others in charge of his organizations – the Companions, the College, and the Thieves' Guild – and ended up spending much of time doing errands and other miscellaneous tasks for Jarl Elisif the Fair. It was soon that it was announced Reynald was courting the woman, and they planned to marry later that year.
Many saw this as an action that Reynald was using to further advance his place in society, while others closer to him claimed that the two were truly in love. Regardless the case, Elisif was pleased with his actions. Having avenged her husband's death, as well saving Skyrim multiple times over, it was only natural for a woman to desire such a man. Within weeks, Reynald was living with Elisif in the Blue Palace, and they were married in Evening Star.
"Having the influence and popularity that this individual did, not to mention the marital rights, many people guess what action would soon follow. It was only a matter of time."
-Geraud Gemane
Dean of History at the Bard's College
In an act of pleasing the people, the Dragonborn was crowned High King Reynald Michel of Skyrim, during his wedding, on the 31st of Evening Star, 4E 203. Many attended, and Solitude was eventually closed to visitors, as to deal with the influx of citizens to the area. The Thalmor were required to attend, disapproving that such a Breton, completely opposed to their organization should rule over the province. Regardless, Titus Mede II, the Emperor of the Legion, appeared to declare the two wed, and crown Reynald.
Rather unfortunately, Titus Mede II was dead by the end of celebration. To this day, nothing is proven, though many Falkreath citizens point out that the Dragonborn had spent a rather large amount of time in the forest west to the city… in a cavern with a strange entrance door.
