Althameri

Althameri

(Organization)

Type

Tribal collective

Headquarters

Kelesh

Scope

Imperial

Structure

Tribal

Source: Inner Sea Races, pg(s). 28

Althameri is the collective name for several matrilineal nomadic tribes who founded the Empire of Kelesh, and from whom Kelesh's nobility are descended. While most Althameri tribes have settled into cities over the centuries, the Al-Zabriti of Qadira proudly retain their ancient nomadic traditions while looking with some disdain on urban Althameri as having abandoned their roots.

History

Ancestors of the Althameri tribes fled the Grass Sea of Casmaron in -4983 AR in order to avoid retribution for a since-forgotten act. By -4583 AR, some of these tribes settled in the deserts now known as Ayyarad.

The lands were vacant except for monsters, demon lords, and other evil beings, and the desert environment also proved hostile to settlement. After enduring these trials for centuries, a tribal leader challenged the sun itself to explain how it could impassively watch their people suffer. Sarenrae, goddess of the sun, responded, and the Althameri peoples have since remained devout followers of the Dawnflower.