Riedra's Chosen

The Chosen are humans who, after centuries of careful breeding and psychic manipulation, are able to act as hosts for the nightmarish Quori of the Region of Dreams. The Chosen who host these creatures claim the title Inspired, and rule Riedra with efficiency and cruelty.

Riedran Perfection

The Reidran state religion teaches that the Inspired are the natural and superior rulers of humankind. This status is reflected not only in the ability of the Chosen to accept Quori hosts, but also in their otherworldly beauty, poise, and psionic abilities.

Chosen that turn away from their destiny to lead Riedra must give up wealth, education, and influence. Those who stray from the Riedran way of life are considered tragic victims of spirits of corruption called altavar. Within the empire, the Thousand Eyes are tasked with cleansing the world of the influence of these spirits, and will almost certainly hunt a rebellious Chosen. In the lands beyond, the task may fall to the secretive Dreaming Dark. Chosen heroes should carefully consider their plans to evade these organisations.

Path of Inspiration

Before all else, Chosen are hosts to the quori, or il-altas in the Riedran tongue. While Inspired, a Chosen's will belongs utterly to the possessing quori spirit. Chosen have been specifically designed for this purpose, and so are particularly vulnerable to possession by quori, even against their will. Since the quori never need to leave Dal Quor, they may take control at any time, anywhere.

Rebel Chosen may need to take special measures to prevent the quori from simply subjugating their mind and guiding them back to the Thousand Eyes. As such, heroic Chosen may be particularly reliant on their allies and the safety they can provide. In Sarlona, a friendly cleric with access to protection from evil is a rare and valuable asset.

Chosen Names

Riedrans do not use surnames, for their allegiance to Riedra is above all bonds of family. The name of an Inspired is often a composite of the name of the Chosen host and the name of the il-altas who inspires them. For example, a Chosen named Julana inspired by Gatesh by take the name Julgatesh.

In the Riedran tongue, double vowels are typically pronounced as distinct sounds. Khorvarians who are unfamiliar with this practise often simply extend the vowel sound.

Male Chosen Names: Aan, Aleel, Bhiman, Bhalaan, Dalaan, Danan, Fuulgan, Gurhaak, Gusan, Helac, Heruun, Jharee, Jukuan, Julaan, Ilaan, Ileel, Khern, Kyamun, Kyuaruun, Lanan, Leel, Olaan, Oleel, Rhaak, Rhuun, Sulaan, Suyamum, Taan, Tulac, Vusgaar.

Female Chosen Names: Aali, Aag, Bhuji, Biir, Duaali, Dujiira, Dujyag, Gilaali, Jhaasa, Jhalaar, Jhazala, Khelaar, Khuliira, Lhazaar, Manaar, Miir, Quaali, Quush, Palaar, Praagya, Shiazala, Shiaali, Tyag, Tyalaar, Vyed, Vyuji.

Male Inspired Names: Alharad, Duralan, Dulateth, Farashan, Jolorath, Laneth, Laramesk, Moshakel, Malukath, Murakhal, Orakhun, Shoralath, Surasek, Torakhun, Xuratesh, Zorashan.

Female Inspired Names: Adashara, Daralashtai, Halatavi, Joradhuna, Kashanshara, Morasha, Naldhuna, Olashtai, Sharadhuna, Sharaktavi, Tantashar, Tirashana, Torali, Tureya, Xushila.