Woah, okay, talking about Martin Septim, that dude from Oblivion Remastered. You know, he’s like this quiet guy but super important in stopping those wild Daedric invasions. Meanwhile, you – playing as the Hero of Kvatch – are the total opposite. Adventurous, bold, maybe a tad reckless. But hey, there’s a charm to Martin, right? You probably find yourself kind of vibing with him as you both tackle the big, chaotic mess of saving the world.
Martin’s got this low-key but kinda brainy aura. I mean, imagine suddenly being the Empire’s go-to guy while dealing with family drama you didn’t even know you had? Tough gig, no doubt. Anyway, once upon a time – not anymore, but way back – Martin’s life was a whole different jam before Oblivion came knocking.
So here’s a messy twist: Martin was the secret son of Uriel Septim VII, which sounds all cool, right? But nope. He was shipped off with nary a clue about his royal blood. Thought he’d just be a farmer’s kid, living the quiet life. Surprise, surprise! The Emperor was like, “Hey, Jauffre, can you keep tabs on my estranged kid?” Weirdly sweet, isn’t it?
Craving something more, Martin hit up the Mages Guild, but that got old fast. All those rules, bleh. So, he and some pals started dabbling in forbidden magic, even paying homage to Daedric Prince Sanguine. A wild dude that one, promising thrills in exchange for loyalty. At one point, Martin even scored Sanguine’s Rose, a sign he was way in deep. Yikes.
But here’s the kicker. The fun times? They turned dark real quick. Sanguine, not exactly the chill party-giver he pretends to be, had Martin trying all sorts of reckless stuff. Then friends started dropping like flies – harsh and true, a real eye-opener for Martin. He knew he had to bail.
So Martin dashed off to start fresh at the Chapel of Akatosh in Kvatch. Became a priest, even. Reflecting on the whole messy past, he tried to mend things, until – bam – a Daedric portal opens. Martin hustles to keep folks safe, barricading in the chapel until the Hero, aka you, shows up for the save.
Oh, and spoilers, beware: more plot twists ahead!
Why was being a Septim such a big deal for Martin and Tamriel’s destiny? It’s all about ancient contracts, Akatosh, the whole Dragonborn thing. Portals opened because there was no Dragonfire blazing on a Dragonborn’s watch, thanks to the Mythic Dawn messing with reality. If there’s an Emperor with the Amulet of Kings, Daedric folks can’t roam free. Simple as that.
Martin, last of the Septim bloodline, was the Empire’s last hope. In a wild bid to stop Mehrunes Dagon from turning Tamriel into chaos, Martin fused with Akatosh’s spirit. That moment sealed the barriers, but also forever altered the Empire. Heavy stuff, man. But hey, such is the crazy journey of Martin Septim. Who’d have thought, huh?
