“From the skies he came, to enslave our brothers,
Thus is the nature of the Offworlder”|Cautionary Arnathian poem
Culturalreception
In most cases, the idea of an Offworlder is a frightening prospect to a world where Ene (technology) is taboo. How did they get here? Why is he here? As these rumors have grown, so has the unease about them.
Historicalbasis
Spread
Summary
Variations
The major storyline is that the Offworlder is planning the subjugation of the planet, and is working from the shadows to build an army of minions to do his bidding.
A second variation is that there was more than one Offworlder (as many as 7). The intentions of these Offworlders are often along the same lines as the primary conspiracy theory. It is rumored they have already insinuated their way into the ranks of the various world governments and are well on their way to their goal.
One name often comes up in any discussion of these conspiracy theories: Zorander Umbra. The stories of Zorander Umbra place him as the Offworlder. No one seems to actually know if such a person exists, but they have received blame for droughts, plagues, famines and the destruction of villages.