Merrill's March

"'By Winter... we will not fall here, this is not the end!' -- Merrill Brightstreak"Forty years ago this pass was little more than foreboding rock formations that the Shin traversed on the pilgrimage to their monastery. It was not until the War of Seven Swords that the pass became notable.

During the fighting a lone regiment of Winter's soldiers became encircled by Karlyle's advancing front line. With many wounded and a flagging resource of magic a bright young elf proposed using the perilous path to escape into the mountains.

With the last of their strength the remnants of the regiment fought a desperate retreat. Thoughtless for her own safety Merrill Brightstreak held the bridge until the end. The pass carries her namesake to this day.

Survivors leave mementos along the bridge in her honor.