Mount Stjerne

Mount Stjerne is a mountain located along the coast of Jupiter's Bay.

Ancient Times
In times long past, one might've seen a certain pole-star, gracing Jupiter's Bay with its delicate blue glow. By the sky-cult in the area, this Ephemeral Muse was revered for the gifts of both joy and sorrow. It was seen as a patron of the arts, the origin of emotions and of the human experience. The people of the plains sang and danced in the circle of stones on the hill, until finally, in perhaps the greatest display of comedy and tragedy yet seen, the star fell upon them. It descended from the heavens, and writhed with its great burning cosmic bulk across the valleys and streams. The people became one with their muse that night, a pained, chaotic consciousness which, through all the fire and death, could only remember how to laugh and play. The earth churned beneath it, this beautiful and horrible thing, until in its wake lay a mountain, with the star at its core. The mountain itself became a stage for the theatre of life, with countless generations leaving their mark in the form of ruins that still stand today. The Ephemeral Muse's presence was felt in the music that echoed through the cliffs and valleys, inspiring all who heard it with its haunting melodies.

Rise of the Valtari
The Taralaget Fleet of Otjel peoples, on their journey home from the island nation of Lun'elnezj, were drawn to the mountain's allure and sought refuge within its ancient ruins. There, they felt the presence of The Ephemeral Muse, who they see as a child of their goddess, guiding them towards their destiny and filling their hearts with a sense of wonder and awe. These new Valtari have adapted traditional Otjel artforms to better suit their new dedication to the Muse, such as performing songs and dances in elaborate traditional costumes and masks, with instruments like drums and flutes, and movements mimicking those of the wind and ocean. Woodcarving and embroidery are popular among the Valtari, and their visual art often depicts celestial bodies and striking natural landscapes. The Ephemeral Muse, in fact, is the star pictured on the Valtari flag.