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Eldoran Empire

Military Empire • Expansionist Power • Technological Advancement

Overview​

The Eldoran Empire is a powerful military nation characterized by advanced technology, aggressive expansion, and authoritarian control. Led by the ascended deity Eldora, the Empire maintains order through military might, bright glowing paladins/knights, and strategic manipulation of other powers.

Geography and Territory​

Capital: Eldoran​

  • Advanced technological city
  • Home to military training facilities
  • Center of imperial power
  • Jasper's home before joining party

Territorial Expansion​

  • Gold Road connects to other regions
  • Active military presence on major routes
  • Checkpoints and patrols
  • Expanding influence and control

Government and Structure​

Divine Leadership​

Eldora (Ascended Deity):

  • Goddess who achieved divinity
  • Created artificial second moon (satellite) upon ascension
  • Rules through divine authority and military power
  • Technological advancement emphasis

Military Hierarchy​

Eldoran Knights:

  • Bright glowing figures patrolling roads
  • Intimidating and powerful
  • Checkpoints between cities
  • Enforce imperial authority

Elite Forces:

  • Advanced training and equipment
  • Crystal-embedded weapons and armor
  • Highly disciplined
  • Effective and feared

Technology and Magic​

Advanced Equipment​

Military Technology:

  • Crystal-embedded armor (Jasper's equipment)
  • Advanced weaponry beyond other nations
  • Magical enhancements integrated
  • Superior to most opponents' gear

The Artificial Moon:

  • Second moon of Eldoran is manufactured satellite
  • Created when Eldora ascended to godhood
  • Demonstrates technological/magical supremacy
  • Symbol of imperial power

Space Station​

Celestial Presence:

  • Space station near Eldoran's moon mentioned (Session 14)
  • Advanced space-faring capability
  • Monitoring or control purposes
  • Far beyond most nations' technology

Military Operations​

Border Control​

Checkpoints (Session 10):

  • Intimidating Eldoran Knights at crossroads
  • Warnings to avoid certain areas (Milstrom)
  • Selective passage granted
  • Brooch given for reporting back

Active Conflicts​

  • Warning travelers away from Milstrom
  • Interest in Project Purple Patch
  • Pursuit of dimensional threats
  • Control of strategic locations

Strategic Interests​

The Skyhammer Clan​

Priority Target:

  • Wants Red/Thurnok Skyhammer dead or controlled
  • Reason for persecution unclear
  • Twilight Company hid Red from Empire
  • Marion and Robert Cross killed (possibly imperial plot)

Possible Motivations:

  • Fear of Skyhammer bloodline power
  • Desire for starship technology
  • Prophecy concerning Skyhammer prince
  • Elimination of potential threat

High Forge Connections​

Lady Corwin Alliance (Session 31):

  • Secret connections to Lady Corwin revealed
  • Strategic positioning of Corwin family with Empire
  • Using resistance for imperial interests
  • Manipulation of High Forge situation

Captain Corwin (Session 30):

  • Lady Corwin's cousin
  • Strong connections to Eldoran Empire
  • Later turned by Iron Claws
  • Family connection suggests deeper imperial involvement

Violessence Trade​

Black Market (Session 25):

  • Lucrative smuggling between High Forge and Eldoran
  • Imperial involvement in drug trade unclear
  • Economic interest in restricted substances
  • Potential intelligence operation

Imperial Culture​

Militaristic Society​

  • Emphasis on order and discipline
  • Military service expected (Jasper's background)
  • Strict hierarchy and command structure
  • Expansion through force

Technological Supremacy​

  • Pride in advanced equipment
  • Space-faring capability
  • Crystal technology integration
  • Innovation as cultural value

Authoritarian Control​

  • Divine right through Eldora
  • Military enforcement of law
  • Limited individual freedom
  • Expansion justified by superiority

Known Imperial Citizens​

Jasper Gaines (Departed Session 24)​

Former Party Member:

  • Eldoran soldier who deserted
  • Joined Taco Cat during adventures
  • Mental health struggles led to departure
  • Returned home to Eldoran
  • Left VIP tickets for party
  • Uncertain if faces desertion consequences

His Departure:

  • Emotional decision to leave party
  • Return to Eldoran for mental health
  • Worry about desertion charges
  • Only witness to desertion (Eric) dead
  • Gifted Eldoran armor to party

Eric (Deceased)​

Eldoran Knight:

  • Fought Jasper
  • Witnessed his desertion
  • Killed by party
  • Had advanced crystal-embedded equipment

Imperial Threats​

To Taco Cat​

  • Jasper's desertion could bring trouble
  • Eric's death may require explanation
  • Party killed imperial knight
  • Future visits to Eldoran risky

To Skyhammer Clan​

  • Active threat to Red's life
  • Reasons unclear but persistent
  • Killed or arranged murder of Marion and Robert
  • May attack clan directly if Red's location known

To High Forge​

  • Lady Corwin connections suggest manipulation
  • Strategic interest in city
  • Potential annexation or control
  • Using chaos for imperial advantage

Expansion Strategy​

Methodical Approach​

  • Military Checkpoints: Control travel routes
  • Strategic Alliances: Infiltrate power structures (Lady Corwin)
  • Economic Interests: Black market involvement
  • Intelligence Operations: Monitor threats and opportunities

Long-term Goals (Speculated)​

  • Regional hegemony
  • Elimination of cosmic threats (Skyhammer, dragons?)
  • Resource control
  • Ideological expansion (Eldora worship)

Project Purple Patch Connection​

Imperial Interest​

Dimensional Rifts:

  • Empire monitoring supernatural disturbances
  • Knights warning travelers away from affected areas
  • Project Purple Patch investigation ongoing
  • George working on sealing rifts

Strategic Concern:

  • Dimensional threats to imperial control
  • Unknown entities entering realm
  • Potential military applications
  • Risk assessment ongoing

Relationship with Other Powers​

Twilight Company​

Opposition (Implied):

  • Twilight Company hid Red from Empire
  • Ideological conflict likely
  • Covert operations vs. imperial expansion
  • Balance of power concerns

Iron Claws​

Complicated:

  • Lady Corwin connected to both
  • Possible collaboration or competition
  • High Forge strategic location
  • Unclear if allied or opposed

Dragons​

Unknown:

  • Both cosmic-scale powers
  • Potential conflict or cooperation
  • Empire's response to dragon threat unclear
  • Space station and aerial superiority relevant

Strengths​

Military Might​

  • Superior equipment and training
  • Glowing knights inspire fear
  • Effective occupation and control
  • Disciplined forces

Technology​

  • Crystal-embedded weapons and armor
  • Space-faring capability
  • Artificial moon/satellite
  • Advanced magical integration

Divine Authority​

  • Eldora's godhood legitimizes rule
  • Religious devotion from citizens
  • Supernatural backing for expansion
  • Moral authority (in their view)

Weaknesses​

Overextension​

  • Expanding on multiple fronts
  • Resources spread across territory
  • Resistance in occupied areas
  • Supply lines vulnerable

Authoritarianism​

  • Breeds resentment and rebellion
  • Desertion (Jasper's case)
  • Limited innovation from rigid structure
  • People flee empire when able

Unknown Threats​

  • Dimensional rifts uncontrolled
  • Dragon army beyond military solution?
  • Cosmic entities (Ach'uk) outside expertise
  • Ancient powers (Skyhammer) mysterious

Current Status​

Active Operations​

  • Border checkpoints maintained
  • High Forge manipulation (Lady Corwin)
  • Skyhammer clan monitoring/threat
  • Project Purple Patch response
  • Expansion continuing

Post-Session 36 Implications​

  • High Forge power vacuum creates opportunity
  • Lady Corwin's position uncertain
  • Iron Claws defeat changes dynamics
  • May move openly or through proxies

Future Threats​

To Campaign​

  • Direct confrontation with party likely
  • Jasper's desertion may bring consequences
  • Red's heritage makes him target
  • High Forge annexation possible
  • Party killed imperial knight (Eric)

Escalation Potential​

  • Full military intervention in High Forge
  • Hunt for Red/Thurnok Skyhammer
  • Dimensional rift militarization
  • Conflict with other cosmic powers

Significance​

As Antagonist​

  • Long-term villain beyond street-level conflicts
  • Resources and power to threaten party repeatedly
  • Complex motivations beyond simple evil
  • Represents order vs. freedom theme

Political Complexity​

  • Not simply evil - provides order and advancement
  • Authoritarian but functional government
  • Expansion seen as civilizing mission
  • Moral ambiguity in methods and goals

Campaign Stakes​

  • Red's heritage endangered
  • Party marked for killing knight
  • High Forge strategic importance
  • Cosmic-scale conflicts ahead

Key Sessions​

  • Session 1: Gold Road to Eldoran mentioned
  • Session 10: Eldoran Knights checkpoint, warnings
  • Session 11: Red's hiding from Empire revealed
  • Session 14: Artificial moon and space station mentioned
  • Session 24: Jasper returns to Eldoran
  • Session 31: Lady Corwin's Eldoran connections revealed

"The Eldoran Empire maintains order. Some call it oppression. They call it civilization." - Imperial propaganda (probably)