Mount Stjerne

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

Ancient Times
It is said that the mountain was formed from the impact of a falling star, which was infused with a powerful consciousness that would come to shape the destiny of the region for centuries to come. When the star first crashed into the earth, it created a great explosion that sent shockwaves through the surrounding lands. The impact also unleashed a wave of precious metals and minerals, including iron and silver, that would make the mountain a coveted prize.

But the star itself was not content to simply rest within the mountain. It was overcome with a desire to protect and nurture the peoples that called the mountain home. To this end, the star forged armor of molten gold, using its incredible powers to shape the metal into a humanoid form. With its golden armor and towering presence, the star became a revered figure among the people of the region. It befriended and supported whatever peoples dwelled there at the time, helping them to defend against raiders and other threats without becoming too physically involved of course, due to the magnitude of its power. The star even helped to create a great fortress atop the mountain, which came to be known as the High Fortress.

For generations, the people of the region lived in peace under the watchful eye of the star. But this peace was not to last. At some point, an attacking population became fearful of the star's power, and sought to seal it away. Using the blackstone that could cancel out the star's light, they trapped the star within a statue and hid it deep under the mountain valley. For centuries, the star remained trapped within the statue, its power and will weakened by the dark stone.

Rise of the Valtari
But eventually, fate intervened. The Taralaget Fleet of Otjel peoples, who had been exploring the island nation of Lun'elnezj, returned to the mainland and began to reclaim the settlement. As they advanced towards Mount Stjerne, the Taralaget Fleet was met with fierce resistance from Segrist forces, who did not understand the importance of the statue. Despite their best efforts, the Kobolds were unable to overcome the strength and determination of the Otjel and their allies.

Finally, the newly-arrived Otjel reached the valley and discovered the statue of the star. Blackstone was something new and alien to them, and so they made moves to gather the material. With great effort, they were able to split the statue open, and the star was once again free. Overjoyed to be free once again, the star returned to its duties as guardian of the mountain. It manned the High Fortress in defense of the peak and the Taralaget who now called it home. To this day, the star's presence can be felt in Valtara upon Mount Stjerne, imbuing it with a power and majesty that is unmatched by any other mountain in the region.