Starsmeet

Huge master deamons rose and struck in the battle. During the Battle the Shift of Shadows and the Shift of Light were born and rising with their unique weapons they were able to shatter the forces of Chaos. After this battle the Seven great Shifts named themselves collectively as the Alkar and took the title ?horselords? as well.

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## History

354-355: Demon wars rage across the plains. In legend it is said to be because Chaos knew the Alkar were the scouts of the heavens and if the strike were to come anywhere else they would see it coming and forewarn the victims. The Alkar tribes that had not formed into the Great Shifts (Those that refused to hearken to the priests of Archan) were badly mauled in the fighting. Some fled to the heights and protection offered by Firemain Pass and others to the freshwater lake at Starsmeet. Those that fled to Firemain found the assembled Shifts and plead to unite with them and save the rest of their people. A daring overnight ride was accomplished in order to get to Starsmeet in time.

355PE: The Battle of Starsmeet. The forces of Chaos were attempting to destroy a huge portion of the Alkar people. However this group survived thanks to a rescue led by survivors who had fled to Firemain Pass. Those survivors, later to become the Shift of Light, found the five great Shifts assembled at Firemain. Then all of them united as one descended on the demon forces in the midst of battle.

During the Battle the Shift of Shadows and the Shift of Light were born and rose with their unique weapons to shatter the forces of Chaos. The Shift of Light from the Alkar who fled to Firemain Pass and the Shift of Shadows from those who only just escaped annihilation at Starsmeet.

After this battle the Seven great Shifts name themselves collectively as the Alkar and take the title ‘horselords’ as well. After this the lake at Starsmeet becomes a second focal point for the Alkar people.

As a result, the Shift of Light feel a special kinship to Firemain Pass and those of the Shift of Shadows to Starsmeet.

## Geography

Starsmeet is in southern Alkan near to the Aurian border. It is a place where some of the low lying rivers have created a natural fresh water lake. it is from the clear reflection of these waters that Starsmeet gets its name.

## Economy

Starsmeet is a location that often has many tribal Alkar near by due to an abundance of good grazing and water.

## Demographics

Due to the good geography and its history Starsmeet is occupied almost all year round which leads to plentiful trading. The Shift of Shadows like to locate in this area for some time at least every year. They never miss the anniversary of the Battle of Starsmeet so during that time the area is covered with the whole united Shift and often many visitors from other Shifts as well.

### Religion

Starsmeet is a religious site. It is seen as the place Archan preserved the Alkar. The lake, the sun and the stars represent Archan to the Shifts and this is like an open air temple to them.

## Politics and Government

The Shift of Shadows hold sway over most of what happens around Starsmeet but they do not do so in a way walled men would consider governing. It is more like a conscientious gardener who can't resist looking after the local common land.

## Military

The Shift of Shadows often opperate in the area and are particularly vigilant against intrusions from the walled men of the south.

## Culture

The Shift of Shadows like to hold their main camp near Starsmeet whenever they are able and it is one of the places that is often chosen as a meeting spot for multiple Shifts. Horsegate and Firemain Pass are others.