Oron Campagin Setting: The Imperial Seal

Game Master SurplusRaine

The Imperial Seal – an ancient artefact of the Reijin Empire. Whosoever possesses it can claim the Throne of Shiroishi and rule over Higashi-Rei, putting an end to years of conflict and battle. The Seal had been thought lost forever in the great battle of Ozu, but now rumours of its reappearance in the far-flung deserts of Gracia have sparked a race to find it and restore the Reijin Empire to a unified whole.

In your investigations you met Felipe Cortez, an automator who knew the whereabouts of the late Emperor Katsuyori Takeda, who was previously assumed to be dead. Persuading him to share his information, you have joined his caravan as he leads an expedition into the Gracian deserts to find the lost imperial.

The Caravan:

You are currently travelling as part of Cortez’ archaeological caravan. It consists of a few key characters as well as half a dozen mercenary guards on camels and two automated beasts of burden (Constructs superficially similar to bulettes). The significant members of the caravan are as follows:

Felipe Cortez
Male N Automator
Ranged, Gunslinger, Debuffer
Skills Knowledge (Engineering), Spellcraft , Use Magic Device, Knowledge (Arcana; half)
Special Telekineticist's Gloves, ???

A famed automator and personal friend of Cid Hermenegild, the current Caliph of Aldebaran. In his youth he sheltered a gravely wounded Takeda before he went into self-imposed exile.

Aurelius de Labran
Male N Duskblade
Melee, Stealth, Fighter
Skills Perception, Dungeoneering, Stealth, Acrobatics (Half)
Special ???

Cortez’ brother-in-law and bodyguard. His arms and shoulders were replaced with automated limbs after they were destroyed in a particularly gruesome battle.

Evitaerc Gnihtemos
Female N Rogue/Cleric
Flanker, Stealth, Healer, Debuffer
Skills Climb, Escape Artist, Stealth, Acrobatics (Half)
Special Sneak Attack +2d6, Ki Power (Invisibility, 30ft shift or Healing), Dart Flurry, Spells

The bastard daughter of the late Emperor Takeda. She was born out of wedlock to the matron of one of the ninja clans serving the Emperor. She has come to Gracia to recover the Seal, but has no interest in claiming the throne herself.

Usman
Male CN Ranger
Ranged, Stealth, Gunslinger
Skills Perception, Stealth, Sense Motive, Knowledge (Nature; half)
Special Favoured Enemy (Assassin/UGA) +4, Gun Mastery +4

A gunman famed for the number of assassins he has killed. After killing his best friend to stop the Seal from falling into the wrong hands, he has vowed to make sure it finds its way to a worthy successor.

Siraj
Male NE Fighter
Melee, Fighter, Flanker
Skills Appraise, Knowledge (Local; Aldebaran), Intimidate, Perform (Oratory; Half)
Special Sneak Attack +2d6, Vital Strike, Cleave

An enforcer who once worked for the crime lord Farouq Nazari. Following Farouq’s demise, he has since shifted his allegiance to Lucia whom he serves loyally.

The Party:

Orotoshi Haig
Male N Undead Samurai
A former soldier of the Reijin Empire who perished during the Kaneda Campaign. He was resurrected as a ghoul by the taint of the Black Lands. He was freed from servitude following the death of his master and has followed Evi as a guardian ever since.

Lucia de le Cruz
Female CN Sorceress
A capricious enchantress whose curiosity and desire for recognition has put her in pursuit of the Imperial Seal. Common interest has caused her to come to an agreement with Evi – They will work together… for now.

Glossary:

Higashi-Rei
The home of the Reijin Empire, a country plunged into civil war following the (supposed) death of its Emperor and the loss of the Imperial Seal during the Kaneda Campaign. The main states vying for control are Elbon, Nori and Arebis.

The Kaneda Campaign
A grim period of time when the Throne of Shiroishi was seized by a dark warrior named Kaneda who raised an army of demonic creatures to usurp the Emperor. His rule lasted for four years before he was finally defeated by the allied forces.

Shiroishi
The Iron Citadel – capital of Higashi-Rei. What was once a glorious beacon of majesty and power is now an abandoned ruin filled with rust and evil spirits.

Katsuyori Takeda
The late Emperor of Higashi-Rei. Was thought to have been killed in the Kaneda Campaign, though rumours of his survival are not uncommon.

Gracia
Also known as New Suel, it is an arid country inhabited by the descendants of the ancient civilisation of Suel. It is south of Higashi-Rei, across the Sahuagin Sea.

Aldebaran
The capitol of Gracia, a relatively new city. The current Caliph is Cid Hermenegild.

The Unified Guild of Assassins (U.G.A)
A powerful organization of the world’s greatest assassins, believed to be based in Aldebaran. Rumour has it that they too are after the Imperial Seal, for reasons unknown.