# Alkenstar A city in [[Golarion]] that is described as "dead and devoid of life" - only the people and technology keep it alive. The city manufactures guns and has guardian robots that patrol the area. [[Jaspen Bond Callistair|Bond]] has connections to Alkenstar, where he served as a Shield Warden. His family manufactures guns there, and he reports to superiors who are disappointed that he hasn't found technological solutions to fix the war between [[Nex]] and [[Gedd]]. The city is seeking technological marvels to address the ongoing conflict and to restore life to what has become a lifeless place dependent entirely on technology and its inhabitants. ## Session 077 - Bond's Motivation - **Personal Connection**: [[Jaspen Bond Callistair|Bond]] wants to defeat evil and find out how to help his city - **Technological Solutions**: Bond is seeking ways to address the ongoing war between [[Nex]] and [[Gedd]] - **City's Needs**: Alkenstar is looking for technological marvels to restore life to the lifeless city