War of Resdaynian Succession

"It is time for the Dunmer to be united as one, not as the many; but as a singular united force that can form the ultimate defense against those that would endanger our homes and families. But for this to happen...sacrifice must be offered."

- Archmagister Vanryth Telvanni ""

The War of Resdaynian Succession, also known as the First House War was a great conflict that broke out between the five houses sometime before 2E 828 and lasted almost a decade until a conclusive ending could be declared. The war officially began after Vanryth Telvanni took control of House Telvanni and House Indoril after manipulating King Syndelion Indoril during the Indoril-Hlaalu Conflict and began a multi-front war to seduce the rebellious houses of Morrowind into one unified force underneath his visionary rule.

The war held significant important largely because it was the first conflict since the fall of the Second Empire that held the purpose of uniting the Dunmer into a unified force, and that it involved the Great Houses and affiliated parties. The Tribunal was rendered unable to oppose the change in the air, with the Living Gods opting to observe the Dunmer from a distance.

Prelude
"Morrowind could form perhaps the greatest force in Tamriel, but the political interfighting of the Great Houses would always prevent this."