War of the Burning Sky - Intro II

Emperor Coaltongue:
Drakus Coaltongue has ruled Ragesia for decades, slowly expanding its borders through cunning and conquest. He was rumored to be immortal, but now he is rumored to be dead, which has Ragesia up in arms.

The Scourge:
A decree that all disloyal users of magic in Ragesia and surrounding lands are to be captured or killed. The decree is from Supreme Inquisitor Leska.

Supreme Inquisitor Leska:
One of Coaltongue’s closest advisors, the aged witch has trained and commanded a mighty force of anti-magic inquisitors.

The Inquisitors:
Dressed in bear skins, their faces concealed by bearskull masks, inquisitors are the feared blade of Ragesia, expert in cutting out those who resist its rule.

The inquisitors hunt for dangerous magic, which in their mind pretty much means any magic used by other people. They have special skills for stopping other mages’ spells. Most inquisitors are humans, orcs, or half-orcs, and they carry metal claws on their hands. Many inquisitors are skilled interrogators, and they use their claws to slit the wrists of prisoners, forcing the prisoner to answer quickly.

Gate Pass:
The Free Citystate of Gate Pass lies in the Otdar Mountains, located in the mountain pass which separates two hostile nations — Ragesia and Shahalesti. The pass is a major trade conduit, control of it is vital. Gate Pass has been neutral since the end of their last war, but now from Ragesia a scourge comes for the city.

Ragesia:
Ragesia is the largest nation in the region, and four other nations commonly interact with it. The politics and history of the region are relatively simple, though the recent power vacuum in Ragesia threatens to make things much more complicated.

Shahalesti:
On the far side of the mountains that mark Ragesia’s eastern border spreads the Shining Land of Shahalesti. An uneasy peace exists with Ragesia, however with the Emperor rumored to be dead, there is talk of war.