The 5th Era in Tamriel has been no less tumultuous than its preceding eras. Skyrim has won its freedom from the Empire, which is now ruled by the Thalmor under the Third Aldmeri Dominion and their Imperial allies. High Rock, The Summerset Isles, Valenwood and Elsweyr are all that remain loyal to the Empire. Hammerfell and Skyrim have declared their independence. Blackmarsh has remained impenetrable due to its harsh terrain thus allowing the Argonians to remain independent. As for Morrowind, they remain loyal to the Empire but are largely self-governed.
Cyrodiil has become a technological powerhouse within the Empire, manufacturing magi-tech weapons in factories that have been built in what was once the Imperial City Market District. These new weapons, which include firearms, will inevitably give an edge to the Empire in any conflicts to come. The Imperial Legions have slowly made the switch from traditional combat training to the new magi-tech firearms. Despite the Empire's best efforts to keep this new technology to itself some of these have fallen into the hands of pirates, and most regrettably, the Reachmen, who have themselves taken to fighting all who would oppose them in their bid to take back the reach.
Our story however begins in Skyrim. A young Nordic warrior named Andahl. Only 27 himself, the grizzled Nord has seen plenty of combat as he once served with The Companions. His story has barely begun, for little does he know he is about to start down a path he never expected to be on. His path is destined cross with that of a young man fleeing the Imperial forces of the Thalmor as they attempt to maintain their grip on the Ruby Throne. The Moth Priests have delivered an ominous vision from an Elder Scroll, one that foretells the return of a Dragonborn emperor, a return that would mean the end of the Dominion's rule.