It is said that when the world was very young the tribes of the [[Northern Steppes]] were given a sacred charge. Somewhere deep within the great mountain, Arreat, was a source of great power, crucial to the well being of all humanity. The tribes acted as guardians of this artefact, and through this sacred duty, have shaped their way of life in observance of this power. These tribes are called "[[Barbarian]]s" by many in the [[Western Kingdoms]].