Third Empire

The Third Empire, also known as the Septim Empire and the Tamrielic Empire, is an empire ruling the entire continent of Tamriel. It was founded by Tiber Septim in the late Second Era.

In 3E 300, the Empire is ruled by the fifteen year old Uriel Septim VI. Control over the young emperor's government is contested between Empress Regent Thonica and the Elder Council.

Provinces
The Empire is divided into nine Imperial Provinces (including Cyrodiil itself). Traditionally, local rulers of the provinces are permitted a generous degree of autonomy in exchange for their fealty to the emperor and respect for imperial law and order.

If a province becomes disorderly or rebellious, a Provincial Governor [?] – in charge of all imperial administration and personnel – will be appointed to restore the Emperor's peace and authority.

The existing Imperial Provinces are:
 * Imperial Province of Cyrodiil
 * Imperial Province of Black Marsh
 * Imperial Province of Elsweyr
 * Imperial Province of Hammerfell
 * Imperial Province of High Rock
 * Imperial Province of Morrowind
 * Imperial Province of Skyrim
 * Imperial Province of the Summerset Isles
 * Imperial Province of Valenwood