The Inspired are a race of beautiful humans from the continent of Sarlona who rule the Unity of Riedra.[2][3][4]
Description[]
The Inspired are Chosen vessels that have been possessed by a quori spirit. Ruling over the ever-expanding nation of Riedra in Sarlona, the Inspired have slowly begun expanding into Khorvaire, starting to make trips to its eastern shores.[2][3]
Chosen not currently inhabited by a quori (their il-altas or "great spirits") are known simply as "empty vessels."[3][5][6]
Abilities[]
The Inspired are powerful psions and may embed Siberys dragonshards into their bodies to enhance their innate psionic abilities, including [[.[3]
History[]
The Sundering[]
The Inspired first appeared during the events of the Sundering to save the people of Sarlona from the terrors unleashed in the conflict, and were given the mantle of rulership by the various cultures that now make up the Unity of Riedra in gratitude.[4]
Society[]
The Inspired make up the highest echelon of Riedran society.[2][3]
Lands[]
An inspired vessel for a Du'ulora quori, a powerful champion of Riedra.
Through their powers and the faith of the Path of Inspiration the Inspired rule the various cultures of humans, changelings, shifters, ogres, and oni of Riedra and much of the continent of Sarlona.[4]
Chosen vs. Inspired[]
Religion[]
The Chosen are the mortal apotheosis of the cycles of spiritual rebirth and growth known as the Path of Inspiration.[5] Followers of this faith believe the Chosen are the mortal vessels for the il-altas and that the Inspired will join their number on death.[4][5]
The quori of Dal Quor that puppet the Inspired view the Dreaming Dark as their god, with themselves as its immortal angels.[6]
il'Altas of Riedra[]
Agents of the Dreaming Dark[]
Rumors & Legend[]
They are said to be descended from some mixing of human, elvish, and fiendish blood.[3][5]
Appendix[]
See Also[]
- Quorbred
- Quorbound
- Rendesa
- Riedra
- The Sundering
Further reading[]
- Keith Baker's commentary.
- Exploring Eberron
- Chronicles of Eberron
- Keith Baker's Blog
- Ask the DREAMING DARK
Appearances[]
Novels & Short Stories
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ Keith Baker, Jeremy Crawford, & James Wyatt (2019). Eberron: Rising from the Last War. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 294. ISBN 0786966890.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 James Wyatt and Keith Baker (2009). Eberron Campaign Guide. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 192. ISBN 0-7869-5099-4.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Keith Baker, Bill Slavicsek, & James Wyatt (2004). Eberron Campaign Setting. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 290–292. ISBN 0-7869-3274-0.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Keith Baker, Scott Fitzgerald Gray, Glenn McDonald, and Chris Sims (2007). Secrets of Sarlona. (Wizards of the Coast). ISBN 978-0-7869-4037-0.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Jennifer Clarke Wilkes, Ari Marmell, & C.A. Suleiman (2006). Faiths of Eberron. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 121–126. ISBN 0-7869-3934-6.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Jesse Decker, Matthew Sernett, Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel, & Keith Baker (2005). Races of Eberron. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 98–102. ISBN 0-7869-3658-4.