Raitlor.. and the others.

[Viconia]

I'm just curious on her backstory. I've done some googling and been unable to really figure out who she is. I'm very fond of the Illians, especially under Raitlor (though I, would like to see them be reduced in strength a little).
Is there people writing to fill in the civilopedia backstory?

 

[Valkrionn]

I'm just curious on her backstory. I've done some googling and been unable to really figure out who she is. I'm very fond of the Illians, especially under Raitlor (though I, would like to see them be reduced in strength a little).
Is there people writing to fill in the civilopedia backstory?

Raitlor is one of Opera's leaders, and I think she has a background associated (IIRC, she took over after Auric's failed ascension and death). Will let Opera go into more detail, maybe she or KillerClowns can right a pedia entry.

 

[Opera]

Ok, so...

After Auric's defeat, the Illians empire fell. Most of its conquered parts were taken back by their rightful owner (sometimes triggering wars, but that's another story). The core of the Illians empire was being mopped up by various armies, like the Bannor, the Hippus and the Lanun. Although Auric was dead, many Illians were still loyal to him and fought to the death to defend the core, to remain independent.

Raitlor and her six sisters organized the militia of their town, ready to kill of the invaders in Auric's name. After the death of one of her sisters, Raitlor changed her mind. She tried to convince the others (and all other members of the militia) that they shouldn't fight, but rather accept their fate and surrender, because it would increase the odds of the survival of the Illians. She didn't find any support and was locked up while the militia launched an attack to take Garduk back.

Of course, the attack failed. All of Raitlor's sisters but one were killed. Leuk came back with very few survivors. They were all afraid of the supposedly incoming retaliation. Leuk went to talk with Raitlor and broke into tears, accabled with guilt over the death of her sisters, and becoming more aware that they should have supported Raitlor. Leuk was desperate that Auric had abandoned them. Raitlor calmed her down and showed her the snow falling outside, she told "Can't you see? He hasn't abandoned us, he's always been here, watching upon us. He did ascend, Leuk. What is the death of one's body for a god? Do you really believe that would stop Auric?".

Raitlor's beliefs gave hope to the town. They surrendered and became vassals of the Bannor. Raitlor was appointed as the mayor of the town; the other cities either fell to the wars or rallied themselves with Raitlor, surrendering their independence for a second chance.

(The Illians eventually broke off from vassalage because the Bannor didn't want to bother with them anymore, having to spend too much for them)

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I hope that's satisfying enough

 

[cypher132]

Awesome story. Fills in what happens at the end of the scenarios.

What happens after this? Is Raitlor considered good, neutral or evil, what are her plans, will she attack the Bannor, what happens after this?

 

[Viconia]

Well, I'm happy. Thanks for such prompt replies
I tend to play her as neutral, but I suppose thats a matter of opinion. Too bad the Illians lose though, though under new leadership maybe they won't be so.. isolated and sinister.
And now.. so I don't seem like a complete mooch , I was just looking at the Bioware website, (successor to black isle) in the copyright section, and didn't see any claim to Icewind Dale 2 there... and i'm kinda thinking pieces of that soundtrack would fit fantastically for the White Hand.

 

[Valkrionn]

Awesome story. Fills in what happens at the end of the scenarios.

What happens after this? Is Raitlor considered good, neutral or evil, what are her plans, will she attack the Bannor, what happens after this?

Actually, since I asked Opera's opinion when adding Raitlor to RifE (and since she's now on the team), fairly sure her alignment is already correct. So Lawful Neutral.

 

[Opera]

During the vassalage period, Raitlor's government focused on a new cult around Auric and opening new trade routes to put the Illian State back on tracks. Her government was very informal, ad hoc, but people accepted it and even saw her as the spokeperson of Auric, kind of. One thing leading to another, the government shaped itself around priests; Raitlor being the de facto first High Priestess of the White Hand. Because of their focus on trade, the White Hand became known outside the Illian State and spread there.

(Note that it's actually the outsiders who were naming it the White Hand, name which became used afterwards by the Illians themselves)

When the vassalage period ended, the efforts of Raitlor to keep the cohesion of her people strong became apparent: many immigrants came to the Illian State (whether newly converted to the White Hand or Illians who hide themselves after the defeat of Auric), no city tried to declare its independence and no one was questioning Raitlor's rule. But she did call for a big gathering, known as the "Winter Assembly", to officially decide on the one leader of the Illians, the shape of the government and many other things.

The main tendency was in favor of a White Hand-oriented government, an enforcement of their culture, a rejection of either councils but with the same focus on trade that was so beneficial. Raitlor was designed as the "Aurikvyarn", the "priest(ess) of Auric", both the head of the Illian State and the highest ranking priest of the White Hand; a kind of Pope if you prefer.

The Winter Assembly put the newly independent Illian State under the lights. Many states expressed their fear towards the growing popularity of the White Hand and towards the growing power of the Illian State. However, such fears were quickly dispersed by the apparition of the D'Tesh...

 

[Opera]

@Viconia: well, feel free to submit the tracks you think would fit then

 

[Viconia]

Submit to where? Would you want me to just drop a couple of links here? or email to someone?

 

[Opera]

Hmmm, not sure
I'd say contact Valkrionn as he's the lead designer of RifE. Or if you do have links and actual suggestions, maybe make a new thread?

 

[Valkrionn]

Links would be fine here, honestly. Just make sure to post the origin, so we can put it in the credits.

 

[Grey Fox]

...Raitlor was designed as the "Aurikvyarn", the "priest(ess) of Auric"...

As I said in the chat, I like that name

 

[xartah]

Well, I'm happy. Thanks for such prompt replies
I tend to play her as neutral, but I suppose thats a matter of opinion. Too bad the Illians lose though, though under new leadership maybe they won't be so.. isolated and sinister.
And now.. so I don't seem like a complete mooch , I was just looking at the Bioware website, (successor to black isle) in the copyright section, and didn't see any claim to Icewind Dale 2 there... and i'm kinda thinking pieces of that soundtrack would fit fantastically for the White Hand.

Obsidian Entertainment is the successor of Black Isle, not Bioware.