By following Talos footstep is exactly what the speculation state, I think because if I remember right, the speculation is based on the mantling of Talos by dovahkiin. So your story is not that impossible several evidence has been presented in the speculation.
Exactly, freedom fighter suggested something to me. Perhaps because Talos is human and he needs you rise in Divinity, a conflict breaks out between the Gods. You and Talos then are faced with a problem, because the other divines are against you becoming one. Though since the threat is growing you must find out how to solve the conflict, QUICK.