After a thousand years of silence and secrecy, the Inspired have finally emerged from the shadows of Sarlona. Riedra itself remains a mystery; visitors are not welcome in the land of the Inspired. But the ambassadors of Riedra can be found in all of the courts of Khorvaire. They are charming and urbane, generous with gifts and eager to help the nations of Khorvaire recover from the physical and psychological damage of the Last War. Most are happy to receive the assistance of the Riedrans. But there are some who wonder about the true motives of the Inspired — some who suspect that the lords of the silent empire are preparing to expand their dominion.
Ambassador Jorasesh (LE male Inspired rogue 4/telepath 5) spends most of his time in negotiations, discussing trade, the reconstruction of Khorvaire, and the exploration of Xen’drik. However, he is a philosopher and historian, and when he is not at the embassy or attending a gala event, he often visits Morgrave University. Jorasesh is slowly developing a following at the University; he is brilliant and charismatic, and students and sages alike are intrigued by the handsome Inspired lord.
Jorasesh and his entourage have no direct attachment to the Dreaming Dark, and Jorasesh knows nothing about the shadow agents the Dark has placed throughout the city. However, Jorasesh is required to obey the commands of any Inspired member of the Dreaming Dark who comes to Sharn, and these agents often stay at the embassy under some form of diplomatic cover.
Most of the members of the embassy staff are humans from Riedra. Chosen for their complete loyalty to the Inspired, these people rarely speak to outsiders; many do not even understand the Common tongue. In addition to scribes, servants, and soldiers, the embassy staff includes the following special operatives:
Maleshari (LN female human monk 9) is a member of the Thousand Eyes and the personal bodyguard of ambassador Jorasesh. She accompanies Jorasesh wherever he goes, but rarely speaks. She dislikes her lord’s dealings with the Dreaming Dark, but does not allow her feelings to interfere with her duty.
Helkashtai (LE female Inspired rogue 1/telepath 5) is Jorasesh’s aide-de-camp. In addition to her administrative duties, she has become a fixture in the social scene of Sharn, and can be found at most of the major gatherings of the rich and powerful. She is beautiful and charming, and many of the aristocrats have come to value her skills as a mediator. A few young nobles have even sought her hand in marriage, although she has rejected all offers. Like Jorasesh, her warm and friendly demeanor is a mask—a carefully crafted tool to help her gain influence within the upper classes. The Inspired are ruthless manipulators, and human lives and emotions are simply toys for their amusement.
Minharkhad (LE male Inspired fighter 2/psychic warrior 4) is the commander of the embassy guard. The guard is comprised of 12 highly trained human soldiers, each one a 2nd-level fighter/3rdlevel monk. To date, the embassy guard has never been called into service, so the people of Sharn know nothing about the extent of their skills. Minharkhad himself is cold and cruel. Unlike Helkashtai and Jorasesh, Minharkhad has trouble concealing his disdain for humanity, and as a result he is rarely seen outside of the embassy.