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+====== Inspiré ======
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+^Race
+name           = Inspiré
+image          =
+caption        = The Inspiré, from [[Races of Eberron (book)|Races of Eberron]]
+aliases        =The Chosen;<br/>
+Empty Vessels (when not channeling their [[quorien| il-altas or "great spirits"]])
+distinctions   =
+height         = 5'8" - 6'3"
+weight         = 130-220 lbs.
+lifespan       =
+^Domicileland       = [[Sarlona]]
+language       = [[Commun]], [[quorien_langue|Quorien]], [[Riedran]]
+**The Inspiré** are a race of beautiful [[Humains]] from the continent of [[Sarlona]] that rule the [[Riedra|Unity of Riedra]].
+====== Histoire ======
+The Inspiré first appeared during the events of [[Le Fractionnement]] 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 [[Riedra|Unity of Riedra]] in gratitude.
+They are said to be descended from some mixing of [[Humain]], [[Elfes|elvish]], and fiendish blood.
+====== Appearance & Personality ======
+The Inspiré are Chosen vessels that have been possessed by a [[quorien]] spirit. Ruling over the ever expanding nation of [[Riedra]] in [[Sarlona]] the Inspiré have slowly began expanding into [[Khorvaire]], starting to make trips to its eastern shores.
+Chosen not currently inhabited by a [[quorien]] are known simply as "empty vessels."
+====== Capacités ======
+The Inspiré are powerful [[Psion]]s and may embed [[fragments_de_dragon|Fragments de Siberys]] into their bodies to enhance their innate //psi-like abilities//.
+====== Society ======
+The Inspiré make up the highest echelon of [[Riedra]]n society.
+The Chosen are the mortal apotheosis of the cycles of spiritual rebirth and growth known as the [[Chemin de l'Inspiration]]. Followers of this faith believe the Chosen the mortal vessels for the //[[quorien|il-altas]]//, or great spirits, and that the Inspiré will join their number on death.
+====== Lands ======
+Through their powers and the faith of the [[Chemin de l'Inspiration]] the Inspiré rule the various cultures of [[Humains]], [[Changelins]], [[Férals]], [[Ogre]]s, and [[ogre mage|oni]] of [[Riedra]] and much of the continent of [[Sarlona]].
+====== Religion ======
+The [[quorien]] of [[Dal Quor]] that puppet the Inspiré view the [[reve_obscur]] as their god, with themselves as its immortal angels.
+“Kill me a thousand times. It will not matter. I will always
+return, and when the time is right I will have my vengeance.”
+same bonus on weapon damage rolls against animals.
+—Lady Kashanshara of the Rêve Obscur
+Against Humains, a lath gains a +2 bonus on these
+skill checks and on weapon damage rolls.
+Humainity was born in Riedra, but Humain beings no
+Animal Companion (Ex): This lath has a Longues-griffes
+longer rule the land of their birth. The lords of Riedra
+animal companion. Statistics are found on page 279
+are slender and elegant, with delicate features that
+of the EBERRON Campaign Setting. Bonus trick: attack.
+Swift Tracker (Ex): Track at normal speed without –5
+hint at elf blood. This beauty is a deceptive façade. The
+penalty, or track at double speed with –10 penalty.
+people of Riedra believe that their rulers are Inspiré by
+Wild Empathy (Ex): A lath can improve the attitude
+ancient wisdom. In truth, they are vessels of darkness
+of an animal in the same way that a Diplomacy check
+who have willingly surrendered their bodies to dark
+can improve the attitude of a sentient being. The lath
+spirits from the Outer Planes.
+THE Inspiré
+CHAPTER 5
+vessels; as the planes grow closer, their power continues
+to grow.
+Power Groups: Thirty-six fortress-metropoli are
+in Riedra. Each fortress has an overlord, supported
+by an efficient bureaucracy formed of lesser Inspiré
+and empty vessels. As a whole, the country is ruled
+by a council of Maîtres Démoniaques, who meet in Dal Quor each
+night to discuss the affairs of the nation. This council is
+responsible for maintaining the affairs of Riedra, but it
+is the Rêve Obscur that determines the destiny of the
+quori. The Dévoreur of Dreams stands above the council,
+and any agent of the Rêve Obscur can command the
+obedience of a member of the Riedran court.
+The Rêve Obscur is most active in Khorvaire and
+Xen’drik. Its agents are rarely seen in Sarlona, and the
+Commun folk know nothing about L'Ombrey cabal.
+After centuries of conditioning and exposure to the
+hanbalani, the people adore their Inspiré Maîtres Démoniaques and
+have complete faith in their enlightened masters.
+The security of Riedra lies in the hands of the Thousand
+Eyes. The Inspiré commanders of the Thousand Eyes
+oversee military operations, including coastal defense
+and the continued siege of Adar. They also maintain a vast
+web of spies and assassins within Riedra. These agents
+primarily watch for foreigners and kalashtar saboteurs. If
+any Riedran should turn against the Inspiré or threaten
+the stability of the nation, however, the Eyes will quickly
+cut him down. The bulk of the Eyes are Humain rogues
+and monks, while the commanders and elite agents are
+Inspiré soulknives, telepaths, and psychic warriors.
+Beliefs: The beliefs of the citizens of Riedra have
+been carefully crafted to serve the needs of the Inspiré.
+They believe that existence is a long cycle of physical
+reincarnation en route to spiritual enlightenment.
+Enlightenment comes from hard work and serenely
+accepting your place in society. A Riedran doesn’t
+expect to achieve anything in his current lifetime, but
+if he works diligently and obeys the Inspiré, his soul
+will be reborn in a higher state in his next life. Riedrans
+don’t believe in the existence of other planes, gods, or
+outsiders; they say that everything is a manifestation
+of the Humain spirit.
+Démon and gods alike are the remnants of twisted
+souls who strayed from the true path and must now be
+destroyed. Arcane magic and divine magic both draw
+on the power of these twisted spirits, and by using
+these forces a character puts his own soul at risk; as a
+result, no loyal Riedran would consider becoming a
+spellcaster. The Inspiré are believed to be the hosts
+of the most enlightened spirits, allowing the greatest
+souls of the past to guide the people in the present; their
+psionic powers come from within and are the result
+of their bond with the universe, unlike the unnatural
+powers of a wizard or a cleric.
+OTHER RACES
+The Inspiré are a race created through generations
+of controlled breeding and psionic manipulation. This
+created a subspecies of Humainity ideally suited to channeling the essence of a quori spirit. Only a fraction of
+these vessels ever bond with quori and become Inspiré;
+the majority serve as administrators in the courts of
+Riedra and captains in the armed forces, fulfilling tasks
+too important to be trusted to Humain hands yet too
+demeaning for one of the Inspiré to handle.
+For more than a thousand years, the quori have focused
+their energy on Sarlona. In the last millennium they have
+forged the disparate kingdoms into a mighty empire,
+transformed the populace into an army of devoted followers, and created a race of perfect hosts. Now the Inspiré
+are turning their attention to Khorvaire. Inspiré ambassadors can be found in most of the courts of Khorvaire,
+and some have taken up positions as advisers to noble
+families or guilds. The more dangerous quori are those
+who cannot be easily seen: the agents of the Dreaming
+Dark, who have used the chaos of the La Dernière Guerre to gain
+footholds throughout the Cinq Nations. Slowly, they
+are building their power—and the adventurers may
+be the only force that can oppose their plans.
+Lands: Riedra is a vast territory, almost as large as
+Khorvaire itself. The terrain is dominated by temperate plains and gentle hills, but forests, deserts, and
+mountains are scattered across the realm.
+Settlements: The communities of Riedra come in
+two sizes: small and enormous. Most people live in
+self-sufficient agricultural villages. Each network of
+villages is supported by a massive fortress-metropolis,
+which is home to the Inspiré who govern the region.
+The overall aesthetic of Inspiré cities is odd to Humain
+eyes; structures are built from crystal and glass alloyed
+with iron or hardened through the power of thought, and
+everything is curved and bent. These cities are beautiful,
+but they are dizzying and strange to foreign eyes. At night
+the buildings glow with an inner light, powered by the
+thoughts and dreams of the inhabitants.
+One of the many wonders of Riedra are the hanbalani
+altas, or “sanctuaries for the soul.” These are monoliths
+of stone and crystal, so large that they Nain the nearby
+cities. The Inspiré devote a tremendous amount of
+resources and manpower to the construction and maintenance of the hanbalani. The people of Riedra believe
+that these monuments are tombs for the memories of
+the departed—that the essence of the dead remains
+within a hanbalan while preparing to move on to the
+next life. In truth, the hanbalani are psionic anchors.
+Powered by the dreams of Riedra, these monoliths are
+slowly pulling Dal Quor into alignment with Eberron, repairing the damage done in the cataclysm that
+destroyed Xen’drik. Already, the quori have gained the
+power to possess creatures beyond their custom-bred
+CHAPTER 5
+OTHER RACES
+These beliefs extend to the vessel families as well as
+the Commun peasantry; empty vessels eagerly await
+the chance to serve as bearers of the wisdom of the
+past, believing that it is the final step to enlightenment.
+Through the course of the bonding a vessel will eventually learn the true nature of his quori partner, but most
+vessels are soon corrupted by the power of the Inspiré
+personality and no longer care about their old beliefs.
+Riedrans consider all foreigners to be barbarians.
+Foreigners live for the pleasures of the moment and
+risk their eternal souls for temporary power. They are
+superstitious fools who make up gods and Démon
+to avoid facing their own fears. They are violent and
+dangerous. As a result of these beliefs, Riedrans pity
+foreigners and do their best to avoid them.
+As for the Inspiré themselves, the quori believe
+only in the quori and the supremacy of the Dreaming
+Dark. The Dark is their god, and they see themselves as
+angels: divine and immortal, superior to any creature
+of mere flesh and blood. Humains are toys and cattle,
+tools to be put to use and thrown away when they have
+served their purposes.
+Language: Riedran is the dominant tongue of the
+land. All vessels learn Quor, which is considered to be the
+language of the enlightened; most business in the Riedran
+courts is conducted in Quor. Many vessels learn Commun
+in order to conduct business in foreign courts.
+Relations: Throughout the history of Galifar, Riedra
+was an isolationist nation that had virtually no contact
+with the outside world. Over the last forty years this
+changed dramatically. Today Inspiré ambassadors can
+be found in cities across the globe. Beautiful, clever, and
+generous with the wealth of their nation, the Inspiré
+have found favor in the courts of Khorvaire. While
+they maintain a strict policy of neutrality, the lords of
+Riedra have strong ties to the young nation of Q’barra.
+The Inspiré want access to the rich dragonshard
+deposits of Q’barra; the Q’barrans primarily trade for
+food and spices, but they have also accepted the aid
+of Riedran troops, allowing the Inspiré to establish
+two garrisons to help defend against the Homme-lézards and
+Lhazaar raiders. So far the Riedran soldiers have been a
+great help for the people of Q’barra, but the time could
+come when this foothold will prove a threat to Q’barra
+and Khorvaire itself.
+Inspiré CHARACTERS
+Inspiré are not intended for use as player characters. Virtual immortality and biplanar existence
+are both difficult abilities to balance within a party.
+The kalashtar are a better match for PC adventurers;
+newborn kalashtar (see page 59) are an option for
+characters who want to have a close tie to the Inspiré
+for purposes of backstory.
+Adventuring Inspiré: The Inspiré have no
+interest in personal wealth or power; their daily life
+is merely a shadow of their true life on Dal Quor. An
+Inspiré may assemble a team of dungeon delvers to
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+ROLEPLAYING AN Inspiré
+The Inspiré are cunning and subtle creatures. As true
+immortals, their patience is even greater than that of the
+elves; an Inspiré scheme may take years or even centuries to come to fruition. If the Inspiré have a racial flaw,
+it is their arrogance. An Inspiré considers all mortal creatures to be animals, incapable of matching wits with an
+immortal; this may cause the Inspiré to underestimate
+the abilities of an adventuring party. The Inspiré are also
+extremely vain. They can overcome this flaw in order to
+accomplish a critical mission, but in general they expect
+to have the best of everything: fine clothes, exotic foods,
+and most of all beautiful hosts. An Inspiré will quickly
+abandon a host who is crippled, disfigured, or beginning
+to suffer the ravages of age.
+When dealing with the Inspiré, it is important to bear
+their biplanar nature in mind. The quori spirit within the
+Inspiré returns to Dal Quor while its host is asleep or
+unconscious. Because of the time differential between
+the planes, this means that a quori spends 40 hours
+in Dal Quor for every 20 hours it spends in the waking
+world. Among other things, this gives the Inspiré an
+unparalleled ability to communicate and scheme. An
+Inspiré spy in Fort-de-la-Flamme and an infiltrator in Sharn can
+meet every night in Dal Quor and spend hours planning
+their next moves.
+Being virtually immortal, Inspiré make ideal recurring
+villains. Death and imprisonment are only temporary setbacks for an agent of the Rêve Obscur; as soon as she
+settles into a new vessel, she can return to battle the party
+once more. The Inspiré should be the villains adventurers
+love to hate, turning up when least expected. After all, can
+a character ever be certain that the seemingly harmless
+innkeeper isn’t possessed by his archenemy Torashana?
+Here are some tips and ideas to use when playing one
+of the Inspiré. These apply only if the true nature of the
+character is known; otherwise, the quori acts in a manner
+that fits its current disguise.
+In a diplomatic situation, appear to be kind, generous,
+and understanding. Always maintain your composure and
+your manners. When your true nature is revealed, turn
+cold, calculating, and cruel.
+Look for any opportunity to sow discord between characters. Sense Motive and telepathy allow you to identify
+touchy subjects—use these to your advantage.
+Always remember that nothing that happens in this world
+can truly harm you. Laugh off threats of torture or death.
+The only thing that you fear is the Rêve Obscur itself.
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+EL 8: This is a typical Inspiré observer and insurgent. She could be encountered as an ambassador, a
+socialite, or an advisor to a wealthy family or guild.
+Combat is not her specialty; she will try to study
+the characters, learn their weaknesses, and use her
+unnatural charisma and mental powers to trick others
+into destroying the party.
+CHAPTER 5
+OTHER RACES
+Inspiré Manipulator: Female Inspiré psion (telepath) 5/monk 2; CR 8; Medium Humainoid (Humain);
+HD 5d4 plus 2d8+12; hp 37; Init +1; Spd 30 ft.;
+AC 21, touch 15, flat-footed 20; Base Atk +3;
+Grp +2; Atk +2 melee (1d6–1, unarmed
+strike); Full Atk +2 melee (1d6–1, unarmed strike); SA psi-like abilities; SQ
+dual spirits, evasion, flurry of blows;
+AL LE; SV Fort +5, Ref +6, Will +12;
+Str 8, Dex 12, Con 10, Int
+, Wis 18, Cha 21.
+Skills and Feats: Autohypnosis +13, Bluff +20,
+Concentration +13 (+17 to gain
+psionic focus), Diplomacy +22,
+Disguise +5 (+7 when imitating
+a Humain), Gather Information +10,
+Hide +6, Intimidate +16, Knowledge
+(history) +5, Knowledge (nobility
+and royalty) +9, Knowledge (the
+planes) +16, Knowledge (Psioniques)
++16, Listen +9, Move Silently +13,
+Psicraft +16, Sense Motive +18,
+Spot +13; Deflect ArrowsB,
+Greater Psionic EndowmentB,
+Improved Unarmed StrikeB,
+Narrow Mind, Psionic Body,
+Inspiré ENCOUNTERS
+Psionic Endowment, Psionic
+The schemes of the Inspiré should
+be difficult for a mortal mind to
+MeditationB, Strength of Two,
+unravel. Any single encounter is
+Stunning FistB.
+probably part of a larger scheme. If
+*New feat described in this book.
+the party finds and destroys a thieves’ A pair of Inspiré—a female soulknife
+Psi-Like Abilities: 1/day—body adjustand a male psion
+guild controlled by the Inspiré, it’s
+ment, id insinuation (DC 17), mindlink,
+psionic charm (DC 15), recall agony (DC
+possible that’s exactly what the Inspiré
+); 3/day—body equilibrium, far hand, inertial armor,
+wanted; a month later the party may discover that the
+psionic scent. Manifester level 6th.
+power vacuum created by the destruction of the guild
+Telepath Powers Known (power points 42, maniallowed the Inspiré to establish a new and stronger
+fester level 5th): 1st—conceal thoughts A , defensive
+guild in place of the original. The goals of the Inspiré
+should always be a mystery. The party may learn the
+precognitionA , mind thrustA (DC 15), mindlinkA , psionic
+truth in time, but it should never be easy.
+charmA (DC 15); 2nd—brain lockA (DC 16), cloud mind
+With the notable exception of soulknife assassins,
+(DC 16), psionic suggestionA (DC 16), read thoughts (DC
+the Inspiré prefer to avoid direct combat. The weapons
+); 3rd—hostile empathic transferA (DC 17), time hop
+of the Inspiré are guile and psionic manipulation. An
+(DC 17).
+A: Power can be augmented.
+Inspiré is far more likely to trick the local guards or
+thieves’ guild into attacking the PCs than to face them
+Possessions: brooch of shielding, ring of protection +1, cloak
+in open combat.
+of resistance, headband of intellect +2, psionic tattoo of body
+Illus. by S. Prescott
+obtain an artifact on behalf of the Rêve Obscur or
+to carry out a short-term mission for the nightmare
+realm. Such adventurers will usually pose as kalashtar
+and employ Humain and demiHumain dupes to help
+accomplish the mission.
+Character Development: The Inspiré generally
+avoid physical combat. Their feats and powers are
+typically oriented around mental manipulation and
+the acquisition of information. Inspiré who do focus
+on the arts of war are generally monks or soulknives.
+With the addition of the psionic
+feats presented in the Expanded
+Psioniques Handbook and this book,
+these stealthy warriors can be
+unpleasant surprises for any
+party not familiar with their
+hidden techniques.
+Character
+Names: Inspiré
+names have much
+in Commun with those
+of the kalashtar, since
+both are based on the Quor
+tongue. Inspiré names are usually three to five syllables long,
+with a combination of hard and
+hissing consonants.
+Male Names: Alharad, Duralan, Farashan, Jolorath, Laramesk,
+Moshakel, Shoralath, Zorash.
+Female Names: Adashara, Daralashtai,
+Halatavi, Kashanshara, Morasha,
+Olashtai, Sharaktavi, Torali.
+adjustment, psionic tattoo of concealing amorphia, psionic
+tattoo of elfsight.
+CHAPTER 5
+OTHER RACES
+Inspiré ADVENTURES
+Foreigners are not welcome in Riedra, so it is more likely
+that the Inspiré will come to the party than that the
+adventurers will journey to the land of the Inspiré.
+Because of the quori power of possession, almost any
+adventure can turn out to have a tie to the Inspiré. An
+evil wizard, a mercenary leader, a suspicious prince—
+anyone could be a servant or host of the quori.
+• A priest of the Flamme d'Argent hates Férals. He has
+given his body to a quori spirit so that the quori
+can use its powers to stir up a crusade against the
+local Féral population. Can the party put an end
+to the racial violence? Why do the Inspiré want to
+eliminate Férals?
+• A kalashtar monk hires the adventurers to join her
+on an expedition into Xen’drik. She is trying to find
+an artifact from the first war with the Quorienen before
+it can fall into the hands of the Rêve Obscur or
+the Order of the Griffe Émeraude. In reality, she is an
+Inspiré agent of the Dark. Will the adventurers
+recognize the truth before it’s too late?
+• A kalashtar elder asks an adventurer to penetrate the
+depths of Riedra and destroy one of the hanbalani.
+Can the party penetrate the borders of this mysterious land and evade the Thousand Eyes long enough
+to accomplish their mission? Can they find a way to
+escape with their lives?
+HOMUNCULI
+A homunculus i s a construct servant created fo r certain
+tasks. Artificers and wizards are responsible for most of
+the homunculi in existence.
+Each kind of homunculus has a body constructed from
+different kinds of materials, including clay, iron, and
+bits of hair and feathers. The process that creates a homunculus
+sees those materials mixed with the creator's
+blood and animated through an extended magical ritual.
+Constructed Nature. A homunculus doesn't require
+air, food, drink, or sleep.
+EXPEDITIOUS MES SENGER
+An expeditious messenger is a speedy flier, designed to
+quickly carry messages for its creator. Their speedy and
+efficient attitude makes expeditious messengers quite
+chatty, and they natter on as fast as they move.
+These messengers come in a variety of forms,
+often looking like mechanical birds or sprites.
+I RON D EFENDER
+A n iron defender fights fo r its creator. They come in
+many shapes and are often crafted in the form of animals.
+More creative artificers craft iron defenders in the
+shape of hybrid animals or other fantastical creatures.
+VAR I A N T: Q U O R I VE S S E L
+T h e I n spired are vessels for q uori spi rits, allowing the
+q uori to manifest a portion of their power while the vessel
+is possessed. An I nspired can gain benefits depending on
+the type of quori possessing it. The quori also gai n s access
+to the l nspired's knowledge and featu res.
+H A S H ALAQ
+Suggestion (3/Day). The I nspired can cast the suggestion
+spell (spell save DC 1 3) , req u i ring no material
+components.
+KALARAQ
+All Around Vision. The I nspired can't be su rprised.
+Arcane Eye (3/Day). The I nspired can cast the arcane eye
+spell, requ i ring no material components.
+Ts u co R A
+Fear (1/Day). The I n spired can cast the fear spell (spe l l
+save D C 1 3) , req uiring n o material components.
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