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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.[3]

History

The Sundering

Main article: 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 , a powerful champion of Riedra.

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]

Rumors & Legend

They are said to be descended from some mixing of human, elvish, and fiendish blood.[3][5]

Appendix

See Also

Further reading

Appearances

Novels & Short Stories

The Shattered Land, The Gates of Night

Gallery

References

  1. ↑ Keith Baker, Jeremy Crawford, & James Wyatt (2019). Eberron: Rising from the Last War. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 294. ISBN 0786966890.
  2. ↑ 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. ↑ 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. ↑ 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. ↑ 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. ↑ 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.