Demons march through the gates of Oblivion while rival factions struggle for control of Tamriel’s throne. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion takes place in Cyrodiil, the empire’s heartland, following the assassination of Emperor Uriel Septim VII.
Before his death, the emperor entrusts you with the mystic Amulet of Kings. Your quest is to find his lost, illegitimate son—the only heir to the throne—and uncover the plot threatening Tamriel.