Ten years have gone by since the Oblivion Crisis, the Mage's, and Fighter's guilds have been restored, and Umaril the Unfeathered defeated. However, an artifact was discovered on a remote island to the southwest of Cyrodiil, and a mysterious land bridge formed, creating a highway to the island, the artifact was said to be a helm of gold, worn by Stendarr himself, it is said that the helm may grant the wearer unlimited magic abilities, which is why it must be found. The Champion rode of to retrieve it from atop a mysterious temple, but he was captured, by another who was lured to the artifact, Mannimarco has arisen again, more powerful than ever and clad in Stendarr's helm, which was now turned to rot. A war was brewing, battalions of legionaires have been sent to was was now known as the Golden Isle, a message has been sent by the champion himself, calling his fellow Knights of the Nine and any other worthy adventurers to aide in his cause.