If mankind lived in barbarism under the Dragon Kings (skip the r from Dragon) then under the guidance of the Unconquered Sun the Solars civilised mankind. The Twilights didn't just create great Wonders at the height of the Fist Age they were the first to teach people writing. The Legend of Sigmar would offer a close parallel to a living god bringing civilisation to man.
   300 mortals chosen by the king of the gods to bear his power and rest their race from the grip of the Primordials while the gods sought to do the same.
   Mankind had never fought before so needed people to instruct them in how to fight and lead them in battle. Creation was great and messengers were needed to travel from one side to the other in great haste.
   The Exalted had one massive advantage on their side: surprise. The Primordials never thought the gods would do anything so bold as attempt their complete overthrow.

Eclipse Caste

    Just as the Twilight Caste are driven by a sateless hunger for knowledge the Eclipse Caste are moved by inspiration and wonderlust.
   Of the Solar Exalted Eclipse Caste are the most 'of the moment.'

   Obvious out of Caste abilities- Performance, Survival, Craft (Air)

   Character Example- Indiana Jones

   From a subversive, poetic libertine to a high court artist in residence.
Backgrounds- smuggler, merchant prince, bandit scavenger lord, intrepid explorer

   By trading they learned the ways of foreign countries and sampled all the experiences the world had to offer.

   Unusual character example- Alexander the Great
   War- the sharp ended cousin of trade. Another way to experience what the morld has to offer, but much more forcefully.