The Imperial Eye

Goal: Root out and destroy rebellion and heresy within the Belthasian Empire.

Size: Moderate in size, influence across the Belthasian Empire. The Imperial Eye is a large organization that not only consists of the Inquisitors and their retinues, but also an army of bureaucrats.

Alignment: Unaligned

Philosophy: “The Imperial Eye is the true will of the God-Emperor Belthasar. Our word is His, and the enemies of the Empire tremble to hear us speak.”

History: The Imperial Eye was created not long after Belthasia was formed, primarily to root out forces that remained loyal to the Old Empire. As the Empire grew, however, it became clear that other forces existed within the Empire that were a threat to everything Belthasar wished to accomplish. At first the Eye did not enjoy the freedom it does today, but as the Emperor’s paranoia grew, the Eye became one of the few power groups he trusted to do his will. This resulted in the Dispensation, a decree made by the Emperor which granted the Eye the unique freedom to act in the Emperor’s name. Since then, the Eye has enjoyed this freedom, and largely lived up to the honor.

Leadership: High Inquisitor Hadrian Tyrol serves as the Inquisitions liaison with the Emperor and his staff. This position makes him the highest ranking Inquisitor in the Capital Region.

Headquarters: The Imperial Eye’s headquarters are located in the Palace Indomitable in the lower city. It is an imposing structure of dark granite and basalt. The building also serves as the Cult of Pyreclaw’s high temple.

Activities: Inquisitors of the Eye and their retinues operate across the entirety of Belthasia and its conquered territories seeking out rebellious elements, heretical sects and cults, as well as traitors to the Empire.

Enemies: Any cults and religions in Belthasia that do not serve the Emperor, consider the Inquisition to be an enemy and a rival that needs to be overcome in order to survive.

Factions: A growing number of inquisitors have turned to service to the Lord of the Nine. These inquisitors seek to supplant the old order which they see as weak in favor of one with the power to bring the Empire and the whole continent to heel.