In 2E 864, the Redguards of Hammerfell
rose in rebellion against the Imperial administration
of Provincial Governor Amiel Richton. The Restless League,
led by Cyrus and Iszara -- brother-and-sister agents of
the province's hereditary rulers -- destroyed the Imperial
fleet in Stros M'Kai harbor and routed the Legion garrison.
With Admiral Richton dead, and Stros M'Kai in rebel hands,
Emperor Tiber Septim was forced to sue for peace on terms
favorable to Hammerfell.
"The Stros M'Kai uprising is
the only military reverse during Septim's annexations
of the Western provinces. An able strategist and administrator,
Admiral Richton's misfortunes arose from over-confidence,
unsuitable counselors, and inauspicious stars."
- from Jalba's WAR IN THE WEST