Professor Remmius of Charach has published a linguistic treatise through the University of Gwylim Press, detailing the etymology and correcting the common mispronunciations of names belonging to the founders of the Septimian Empire. Released in 4E 84 during the 21st year of Empress Severilla Medata's reign, the text provides empirical clarification on how early imperial figures acquired and altered their monikers.
Etymology of Tiberius and Talos
The treatise documents that Tiberius Septimius adopted his Cyrodic name upon ascending the Ruby Throne in 2E 854 following the death of Emperor Cunovali the Uncrowned. Linguistic analysis reveals that "Tiberius" derives from the Nedic word Tiferis, translating directly to "Hill-Lord."
The surname "Septimius" commemorates the seven specific legions the founder commanded during the initial invasion of Cyrodiil. Furthermore, the name "Talos" traces back to an Archaic consonantal spelling, TLS, which signifies "Stormcrown," distancing the title from later mythological accretions and anchoring it in operational military terminology.
Ayleidic Roots of Pelagius
The study extends its analysis to the immediate successors of the dynasty, focusing on the second emperor, Pelagius Septimius. According to Remmius, the name originates from the Ayleidic root Palagas, meaning "Open Sea." This etymological link suggests a deliberate early imperial strategy to integrate Ayleid administrative lexicon into the nomenclature of the newly established regime, legitimizing the new dynasty through linguistic continuity with the province's previous rulers.
For scholars and citizens across the provinces, this publication establishes a definitive reference standard. By replacing vulgarized vernacular versions of historical figures' names with documented linguistic origins, the Gwylim Press monograph removes centuries of folklore surrounding the dawn of the Septimian era.
