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Overview

The Star Fall Society is the primary resistance organization opposing Celestial rule in The God Slayer. Led by the wise and enigmatic Master, the Society operates from hidden bases throughout Zhou, supplying intelligence, stealth tools, blueprints, and mission support to those who fight against divine oppression. Cheng becomes involved with the Society early in the game's story, initially following their directives before rising to command operations himself.

Origins

The Star Fall Society formed in the aftermath of The God Fall. While most of Zhou's population submitted to Celestial authority out of fear or genuine worship, a small group of survivors refused to accept divine rule. They organized in secret, recruiting sympathizers from all levels of society and building a network of safe houses, intelligence drops, and supply caches throughout the city's underground.

Alignment and gameplay impact

Aligning with the Star Fall Society provides stealth tools that open up non-combat mission paths. The Society's network of contacts and gadgets lets Cheng bypass guarded areas, distract patrols, and infiltrate restricted zones without fighting. A concrete example from the developers: befriending an NPC who controls a particular building can lead that NPC to remove the guards entirely, allowing Cheng to complete the mission without any combat at all.

Other factions offer different gameplay benefits. The Celestial Defectors, for instance, teach Cheng high-risk, high-reward combos that favor aggressive play over the Society's stealth-oriented approach. The faction a player gravitates toward meaningfully shapes their available toolset.

Role in gameplay

Relationship progression

Cheng's relationship with the Star Fall Society evolves over the seven-chapter story. Initially, he operates as a field agent following orders. As his reputation and power grow, particularly after earning the title of God Slayer, he transitions into a leadership role, directing operations and making strategic decisions that shape the resistance's direction.

Key members

The Society includes characters from all walks of Zhou's life: former soldiers, disillusioned intellectuals, working-class laborers, and sympathetic members of the upper class. Their diverse backgrounds provide different perspectives on the Celestial problem and offer varied quest lines throughout the game. The Master leads the organization, combining his deep knowledge of Elemancer traditions with strategic command of the resistance.