Orien

From DeadGoblins

Mark of Passage - when power lets you shift or teleport, shift or teleport 1 more sq; Enhance Vessel, Find the Path, Passwall, Phantom Steed, Steed Summons, Water Walk, and travel rituals

Race(s): Human

Paragon Path: Orien Swiftblade

Head of House: Baron Kwanti d'Orien

Guilds:

Couriers Guild - deliver small goods

Transportation Guild - run Lightning Rail, maintain roads, prepare goods

Trailblazers - scouts that lay out conductor stones on new Lightning Rail routes

Unicorn's Horn - elite strike force

Major Locations:

Journey's Home in Passage, Aundair (Headquarters)

History: The Mark of Passage developed on humans in Aundair 1900 years ago. House Orien soon developed and worked to guarantee safe passage for trade. Before the Sivis speaking stones were developed in 789 YK, House Orien ran a post system. In 811 YK, working with House Cannith, Orien created the Lightning Rail. They have spent much of their time and effort since then developing new routes and laying out new conductor stones. In 845 YK, King Jarot initiated a building project to connect all of Khorvaire by Lightning Rail, and within 20 years the civilized areas were. House Orien also developed teleportation circles for fast, easy travel. During The Last War, Orien's influence was hurt by the destruction of bridges, Lightning Rail lines, and the development of elemental airships by House Lyrandar. Orien has since focused more on its teleportation circles. Also, House Orien has members of many races, including elves, half-elves, eladrin, half-orcs, doppelgangers and shifters, although only humans ever develop the Mark of Passage.