THE TRUE NINTH DIVINE - Tamriel's Greatest Hero - Martin Septim - Elder Scrolls Lore 

Drew is tamriels greatest hero. Thanks for keeping this passion alive.

It's heartwarming that even after becoming the new madgod the hero of Kvatch never forgot his friendship with Martin. God as he may seem, Martin was and still is his emperor.

Drew is the ultimate Scholar of Elder Scrolls lore

The Battle of Bruma was actually Martin's idea though. In order to get the Great Sigil stone to open the portal to Paradise, he sends the champion (you) to convince the Bruma count and guards to stop closing the gates that keep appearing and allow the Mythic Dawn to open the great gate, just so the champion can get in there and grab the stone. It's a hell of a risky move but at that point in the story there's no other way.

I like the idea of the 9th Divine being two faced, with one being Talos and the other his blood descendent, Martin

I have a theory that the Dragonborn, so long as they’re a human, that they are a descendant of Martin Septim. Given that homeboy was involved in the cult of Sanguine, it’s quite possible he had a few secret children of his own.

True Story: When I first played Skyrim I had paid so little attention to the Divines (the Princes of Oblivion are so much cooler) that when people started talking about an outlawed Divine that had been a man, I genuinely thought they were talking about Martin.

My own head canon always had that Martin was a Shezzarine, or at least Talos reborn. Talos isn't just Lorkhan. He might be the other side of the fusion of Auriel and Shor that created Akatosh. I also suspect that, when Talos worship ceased, Alduin was brought back because he wasn't fused to Lorkhan anymore.

Please don't disappear like that, we love your Lore stuff, even for Elden Ring!

Drewmora delivers unto us once more. Saint Martin deserved this episode.

Not gonna lie, Martin Septim's overall actions may not be known as much to wider Tamriel, but he essily would've been a more worthy Human to ascend into Godhood than the treacherous Tiber Septim

I'm still not convinced that "numantia" is "liberty". In Ayleidoon "ada" means "god", while "math" is "home", implying that "adamantia" could mean "House of God(s)" in Aldmeris - which is corroborated by the, admittedly, non-canon Shor Son of Shor, where Adamantian tower is called "House of We". I think it is reasonable to say that, something that is House of Gods for mortals, will be House of We for Gods. This leads me to assume that "mantia" actually means "home" in Aldmeris, so "numantia" would be some kind of a home. I'm not sure what "nu" means, but in Ayleidoon "nou" means "our" -- so numantia could mean Ours (mortals) Home opposed to Gods Home. Or, perhaps, it is related to "ne" -- "never". Mer, reasonably, could call Mundus "Forever not our Home" as they think they are trapped and should be elsewhere. Whichever "home" it is, "numantia" can be called liberty only as a some sort of allegory -- for example, mortals conquer Mundus from Eight Divines, it becomes "their home" and now they are free from Divine's intervention?

Man, Martin's ending speech with that music still gives me chills 😊

Thank you for staying true to the Elder Scrolls in light of all the Starfield hype. Your videos are an aspect of this chaotic world that helps make some sense of a realm that i guess i can never understand. And i appreciate that aspect of stability when all else seems to spell doom for me.

"Untouched by fire and vomit" might be the best line you've ever written, Drew. Love to see a new upload.

Sean Bean is a Divine! It's confirmed cannon!

What if the destruction of the amulet of kings to free the aspect that transformed Martin into the avatar of Akatosh is the parallel of Auri-El being freed from the snare of Lorkhan? The amulet is said to be the blood of Lorkhan yet it holds the power of the time god. There might also be a reason why one of the most remembered soundtracks of Oblivion is Auriel's Ascension.

42:07 the idea of tes6 bringing the end of the current kalpa is an interesting idea. i seriously doubt bethesda would take such a risk, but the apparent setting of the game as well as the goals of the thalmor do align very nicely with the idea. not many stories end with the villain winning but honestly i hope this one does.

In my mind, the Champion was never the same after Martin left. The fact that post-Shivering Isles Sheogorath still thinks highly of him seems to imply they had a closer friendship then the gameplay of Oblivion could allow. I also find the parallels shown within the story of Oblivion fascinating in that in order to open the portal to paradise, you needed to gather certain items of both aedric and daedric origin or at least items related to those two groups. Martin mantled an Aedra while his friend mantled a Daedra. There is also the fact that St. Alessia's soul is rumored to be housed in the Amulet of Kings. If the Knights of the Nine is canon, then the Champion of Cyrodiil also mantled Pelinal Whitestrake who was one of Alessia's champions. Just something interesting to note. It would be cool if this was expanded on in a future game but with the dumbing down of a lot of the lore I doubt it.

Let’s go! One more great addition by Drew, with a heck of an interesting topic this week. Great way to start a long weekend, thank you, Drew!

I always have the best of sleeps watching drew, the way he describes things is so imaginative. I end up watching the same video many times because of this.

You forgot to mention how uriel also released so many prisioners in tamriel

An important fact is how the Septim line is not directly related to Tiber Septim. How were they able to keep the fires lit after Tiber's death? I believe ol' talos made a contingency plan. My thinking is that Tiber Septim's apotheosis was not him becoming a god but was more him using Almsivi to mantain his over-soul within the amulet of kings. That way anyone who wears the amulet is "manteling" Tiber, making them dragonborn and keeping the Covenant of Akatosh alive. When the emperor dies wearing the amulet, their soul is fully absorbed into the Septim over-soul. So when Martin breaks open the amulet, he is using himself as a conduit for all the Septim "dragonborn" emporers before him. This is why he takes the form of a dragon to defeat Dagon. The release of the Septim over-soul destroys Martin's body but keeps the dragon fires lit! Atleast this is my head cannon xD

Wow. I love The Elder Scrolls series. I love Oblivion the most out of the series but to learn this was awesome! I appreciate your hard work in making videos and video games more fun! Thank you Drewmora!

Your lore videos are so vivid I feel like I’m in Tamriel.

I love Mankars monologue while walking through paradise and the visuals you put were perfect for each sentence

very noice video, its makes me feel as if I'm Senche laying on the still warm sands of Elsywer after sunset; gathered around a campfire above a clear sky with cool air.

Sean bean's voice is made for character like Martin and ned stark.

2°f and snowy where I live, but I'm warm and comfortable when I hear our favorite scholar Drewmora give another superb lecture.

I miss the days where I'd come home from university tired and hungry. I'd be in the kitchen making dinner when I'd notice that Drewmora uploaded a video. Sometimes a few days would pass before I took notice but whenever I did I'd immediately leave a half funny comment. And I'd go to my room and turn on the air conditioning. I would grab my dinner and sit up in my bed while I ate and after I was done I'd brush my teeth and then fall asleep. All while watching the newest Drewmora video. So much has happened since I last did that and I imagine I'll never get that sense again. But every time when I see that a new video has come out; when I watch it I'm reminded of the time so valuable. The time that I unfortunately took for granted. I have loved Drewmora for so many reasons but now I love the channel because it reminds me of what life I used to live. How simpler and joyful it all was. Thank you, Drew.

When Martin did his speach i realized that it would have been awesome if you had some bandits show up and help you fight because it was that important

I gotta say... I know I asked for a Sanguine video, and you delivered, so... Thank you, thanks so much, man.

What if the Marukhati Selective were successful in their removing of the elven aspects of Akatosh and thus split him into Shor and Auriel? And the actions of Martin rejoined them into Akatosh.

Sweet, thank you! 😊 I hope you are doing well

Thank you for posting this Drew

I absolutely love these videos. I can't wait until you release the next one!! Such great work!! Thank you so much!

Ashamed I missed this videos release. Can’t wait to watch it tonight!

Thank you for these drew, your videos bring me great joy. I particularly liked your mention in a recent video of earth as a fantasy land

Always appreciate long form lore content. Especially from your channel❤.

Thanks for the video Drew. I'm looking forward to the next one.

Don't stop making contents! Always happy to see a new video! 😁

Great video as always Drew!

What an amazing way to wake up in the morning! Love your content Drew and glad to see you back!

Great tales, epic stuff to listen to while cooking my dinner for tonight. Awesome job you did, Drew!

I love when you do these kinds of videos. Great job brother

Honestly my current fav RU-vid channel, the quality in these videos are insane

What an incredible parallel between Martin and Tiber. Congrats on your beautiful work and great thanks for sharing your insights with us. Always great when a Drewmora production gets out of the oven 😊

When 6 eventually hits I hope this same passion keeps us enthralled and captivated, you my friend do this genre the best. Thank you.

Oh ive been missing you sir from my subscribtions for a minute definitely love you keeping the legends alive

You honestly deserve more viewers you really do. The videos you make are so immersive and interesting! Your style, your voice, your choice of words and music are sooo good. Thank you for these amazing lore lessons Drewmora!

I love these videos. I only recently found your channel and it’s definitely one of my favorites.

DREWMORA Your vids are so damn good. I hope to see more and I see everytime how much effort you put into each video.

Only just discovered you had your own channel!!! Love the content mate. Catching up on a bunch today hehekeep them up!

"Unlikeliest hero" *voiced by Sean Bean*

Another fucking banger brooooo, I get the best night of sleep with your voice. The writing skills and diction is immaculate. Much love brother❤️

Once again, the Lore Master delivers. 🙏 Drew.

Love you drewww ❤️

I keep coming back to watch your videos Drew. You are the GOAT of elder scrolls!

Nirn being the Deadric Realm of Lorkhan is something I’ve thought of before. - I 100% agree with this.

I'm on a huge Skyrim kick right now and this channel has gotten me so into the lore. It's legitimately like finding a treasure trove.

If only Bethesda went so deep with their lore in the upcoming game.. but taking all their new releases into account I am not very optimistic.

having this come out on my birthday was the best present. thanks drew :)

Thank you for your knowledge once again, Master Daedrologist Drew

We need another drewmora soon!!!

One thing I’ve learned about Drew, and watching his videos, he loves the word “incandescent” 😂

This was ridiculously interesting. Thank you!

Binge watched every video on the channel between work today and sleep last night Shor bless you Sir Drewberry 🙏🏻

Splendid video sir!

Just when I think I have my head wrapped around the lore, you give me something new to think about.

Great Video !

I am glad you brought up the Champion mantling Sheogorath. It's also worth noting that the Champion of Cyrodll, since becoming Sheogorath, was helping a member of the Blades through the Abyss, and had you restore the mind of Martin's mad ancestor Pelagius, but he just so happens to cross paths with the next person in line to fight the scary horned guy of the week. Coincidence? I think NOT!

I'm convinced that Akatosh as an individual doesn't actually exist at all. Being made up from elements of others, his name and image are just an illusion, a concept with little reality to it. Lorkhan is still partially around in fragments, the unkillable remnants of a former Prince, with his aspects being usurped by others in order to claim power or to achieve their own goals. We know already that Daedric Princes can die to an extent, becoming more idea than entity, but never fully fading. I think maybe the Princes are never totally their own thing at all, being more like ideas and concepts given form, taking on those ideas and embodying them. When a Prince falls, those elements remain in existence, and another individual is capable of adopting them in a similar way. Nirn being now an unowned and contested plane, the various entities who claim certain roles continue to inhabit and influence it to varying degrees, preventing it from ever fully belonging to a single Prince again and leaving it as a constant battleground for interplanar forces and it's own natives, themselves coming from varying sources when traced to their earliest histories. Lorkhan as he is now has been mainly replaced by Talos, a weaker version able only primarily to affect humans, and with his essence in a weaker form than the original Lorkhan, the chaotic nature of the realm persists more due to how contested it is than due to the influence of it's initial rightful ruler.

Honestly amazed you don't have at least a few 100k's subscribers. Your content is excellent.

Exceptional wor as always!

"But he turned into a Dragon-God, and that's hardly sporting!"

So hyped when drew posts

Love the videos, I wish there was more honestly.

Incredible video!!!

Amazing as always

You make my job a hell of a lot less lonely. Love the content please keep it up

mom wake up drew just uploaded! (on a real note tho, drew your videos are so good that ive watched them all at least 3 times, and i will put ones ive already listened to on a playlist to sleep to, not in a boring way, but in a calming relaxing way

Once again the most wise scholars in Tamriel come together to hear the great deadrologist speak of secret knowledge and divine wisdom, we eat well tonight brothers and sisters, for our thought organs shall be blessed with the beautiful words of Drewmora.

I love the way you narrate these videos like you have read 1 to many Elder Scrolls.

I hope you explore more of the Nine Divines and the other gods in Elder Scrolls (except Deadric Princes since information of them is abundant)

Love your work.

Was about to go to bed, but saw that Drew had released a new vid and I couldn’t not watch it

Glad your going back to grass roots good to see.

i had to instantly listen to this sermon of the one wise Drew

I was actually thinking recently about this topic of Martin, only to find that Drew was one step ahead! I like to think that Martin, being a man and therefore Padomayic, becoming a dragon, which is Anuic, means that he was the PERFECT hero for representing and protecting his Empire of Men and Mer, not just one or the other. I feel like he truly takes after Saint Alessia in this way. Thank you Drew for making this video! You rock!

:) Another great video.

Amazing video, Drew! May a suggest a suggest a creation of similar one? I've never seen one, that delves as deep in the personallity of Arden Sul.

I've absolutely loved this idea since i first heard it suggested in the mod beyond Skyrim bruma

my personal hero, drew has been making my gaming life and overall life better for years

It's fun to know that Sheogorath recognized Martin as the greater Septim than Tiber.

Martinbros... did we just win????

Your Witcher 3 Lore series on Fudge Muppet is still unrivaled!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Aren’t we fortunate that the man can gather all the info AND present it like this?

Dope vid Drew, as always. I had a question about your last vid actually, unsure you saw. I was wondering, considering everything we know about Meridia, the Maga-Ge and Aedra, and all the different interpretations, do you think it's possible for Meridia to be redeemed in the eyes of the Aedra? If she has an overall positive effect on Tamriel, helping our heroes and fighting other daedra, could it possibly make up for her past actions, and maybe even be allowed to return to Athereius one day? I think of the conclusion of the Companion's questline where Kodlak says perhaps the heroes of Sovngarde can rescue the other werewolf harbingers from oblivion in the 'Harrowing of the Hunting Grounds' and return to Sovngarde. If Mortals can be redeemed this way, can former Magna-Ge?

Drew doesn’t miss!

"Tiber might have been a great man, but Martin was a _good_ man." This single line perfectly sums up the two, and it warms my heart- gotta love Drewmora