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The Tsurani are a race of humans from the planet Kelewan in Betrayal at Krondor. They consider themselves distinct from the humans of Midkemia despite sharing an ancient common origin.
The Tsuranuanni Empire is ruled by the Emperor Ichindar. Tsurani society is composed of prominent, powerful Houses such as House Acoma. Affiliation and rank within a House is the primary indicator of a Tsurani's status and worth. Warriors unaffiliated with any House, whether due to disaster or their own failings, are called grey warriors and are seen as possessing no honor.
Tsurani magicians are practitioners of the Greater Path. They are called Great Ones and command immense power and influence, both individually and through the Tsurani Assembly of Magicians. Tsurani women are forbidden from practicing magic, which is seen as an abomination in them.
History[]
Several decades ago, the Tsurani used rift gate technology to transport troops and weapons to Midkemia, instigating the Riftwar in an attempt to secure the abundant metals which their planet lacked. When the rift was closed at the end of the war, many Tsurani were stranded on Midkemia and granted amnesty to build new lives there. With the eventual reopening of the rift, diplomatic relations and trade commenced between the two worlds. Cultural exchange has also been encouraged, with the Academy of Magic exploring Tsurani magic like teleportation under Master Magician Pug and anti-traditionalists like House Acoma modifying established Tsurani customs after exposure to Midkemian practices.
Equipment[]
Some equipment available in the game has a racial modifier making it more effective for use by Tsurani, although the mod is rendered moot because there are no Tsurani party members in the game.
