Editing Esteroth (section)

=== VIPs ===

In the same way, we need some common people to set the big picture.  Note that these folk may just be the large background or they may be personally involved.  That depends on what and who the PCs are.

[[Prince Alexandros, Duke of Esteroth]].  The imperial governor of the region.  He resides in Broadfalls.  He is a prince of the royal blood and in his day was an accomplished military leader.  Imposing in bearing, he keeps court in a grand style.  He and those close to him have grown rich on the taxes on commerce both ways over the mountain.  He wants to expand the glory of his house and his own fortunes.  There are rumors that his tastes in entertainment go beyond just gladiatorial combat, but most folks put them down to the rival factions.

[[Magus Illius Petrovich]].  An unknown quantity to most people in the province.  Illius is a widely travels sorcerer.  The exact nature of his powers is unknown, but his reputation is fearsome.  He mostly keeps aloof from the settlers of the region, but does have some interaction with hunters and trackers who travel the less civilized forests.  He wants arcane knowledge and is not overly concerned about the price he pays.

<b>Father Thomas Lyon</b>, head of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Esteroth.  He was born in the area before it was brought into the Empire and has brought the Church here.  Even so, he is young for his position.  His primary temple in Eastreach to better facilitate the spread of the Holy Spirit to the uneducated, but there are others.  He wants to spread his faith.

<b>Captain Maximus Bithranos</b>.  The head of the garrison at Eastreach.  An experienced commander of Imperial foot soldiers.  Feels the weight of responsibility on his shoulders.  His relationships with those across the river are cordial and formal.  He's old imperial stock and he cannot see their ways as correct, but he accepts them as people.  He wants to defend the Empire and retire in peace.

<b>King Giaus Leomedes</b>.  Leader of the barbarians.  A proud man, dedicated to his way of life and the lives of his people.  He wants to be a great hero for his people.  He does not like the Church of the Holy Spirit thinking that its abstract theology of a divine spark that inhabits all men and animates them towards goodness encourages weakness.  

<b>He Who Will Be Named</b>.  Orc leader.  Not really in the picture yet, but ultimately he and his horde are putting pressure on the barbarians.  He wants to be Named and his plan to do so is to crush the borders of the Empire.