Role

Chapter 3

Oringus fled the Underdark and his duergar clan to seek a new beginning
to his life. A beginning away from his traitorous and weak father. A
beginning where no one would know of his past.

He arrived to the surface world seeking a place that would grant him an
opportunity to become powerful and at the same time allow him to display
his strength as a warrior. He joined the Empire and found a place for
himself within the sect hall of the Blades. He grew strong quickly, and
became a rising foot soldier in the wars against the enemies of the
Imperial Throne.

Oringus advanced to the rank of Imperial Blade within the Empire. He was
satisfied with his quick success, and while an Imperial Blade is a well
respected station within the Empire, Oringus still wanted more. He
wanted to be stronger, and to be known as one of the Elite Blades within
the sect hall. Oringus spoke to the War Master Zasowski about his
desires, and was told that there was a spot within the ranks awaiting him
if he filled the purse of the War Master with 100 gold coins.

Oringus was pleased that there was a station awaiting him, but was
somewhat dismayed that the only thing holding him back was a sack of
coins. Oringus felt that the strongest should be awarded the status of
Elite Blade by merit alone, but he quickly understood that even though
the coin would be going into the pocket of his War Master, it would be
better for the Blades and the Empire if he were to rise in power,
regardless of how it was done.

Unfortunately, Oringus did not have 100 gold coins. But the Shadow Lord
did. Oringus borrowed to money from the Shadow Lord on the condition
that Oringus pay back Sivyh, and promise to vote for Sivyh for Emperor*
should Oringus ever be the position to do so.

The deal was made, Oringus paid the Warmaster Zasowski 100 gold coins,
and he was promoted to the status of Elite Blade.

*Sivyh has since become Emperor.