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==Constellations== | ==Constellations== | ||
*[[Alnun]] - South, named for a warrior, also called the Dragonfell; brightest star is Elipha | *[[Alnun]] - South, named for a warrior, also called the Dragonfell; brightest star is Elipha | ||
*[[Ayro]] - "The Stag" and one of the 12 signs in [[ | *[[Ayro]] - "The Stag" and one of the 12 signs in [[Aprisic Astrology]]. | ||
*[[Balavan]] - Known as the "Treader of Ice," Balavan is a long, crooked line of stars said to represent a wanderer lost in the polar wastes. Old sailors believed sighting Balavan during a storm meant death by frost. | *[[Balavan]] - Known as the "Treader of Ice," Balavan is a long, crooked line of stars said to represent a wanderer lost in the polar wastes. Old sailors believed sighting Balavan during a storm meant death by frost. | ||
*[[Cudra]] - "The Hollow Maiden." A sorrowful figure of seven dim stars, Cudra is said to have thrown herself into the sky after losing her children in the [[Fall of Valmere]]. Her shape is visible only in the deepest nights. | *[[Cudra]] - "The Hollow Maiden." A sorrowful figure of seven dim stars, Cudra is said to have thrown herself into the sky after losing her children in the [[Fall of Valmere]]. Her shape is visible only in the deepest nights. | ||
*[[Derlin]] - "The Fly" and one of the 12 signs in | *[[Derlin]] - "The Fly" and one of the 12 signs in Aprisic Astrology. | ||
*[[Deros]] - "The Black Flame." Though faint, Deros is known by the shadow it casts between other stars. It forms a triangle and was once worshipped by the Pyromancers of Haldrun as a sign of destruction and rebirth. | *[[Deros]] - "The Black Flame." Though faint, Deros is known by the shadow it casts between other stars. It forms a triangle and was once worshipped by the Pyromancers of Haldrun as a sign of destruction and rebirth. | ||
*[[Etrin]] - "The Silent Cat." Etrin resembles a crouched feline, stalking forever across the skies. Hunters in the northern plains swear by it, saying Etrin reveals itself only to the patient. | *[[Etrin]] - "The Silent Cat." Etrin resembles a crouched feline, stalking forever across the skies. Hunters in the northern plains swear by it, saying Etrin reveals itself only to the patient. | ||
*[[Forthos]] - "The Wallbreaker." Made of five dense stars aligned in a zigzag, it is said to represent the hammer of [[Akarion]], the giant-slayer. Followers of strength often tattoo Forthos across their shoulders. | *[[Forthos]] - "The Wallbreaker." Made of five dense stars aligned in a zigzag, it is said to represent the hammer of [[Akarion]], the giant-slayer. Followers of strength often tattoo Forthos across their shoulders. | ||
*[[Gaturien]] - rooster of 9 stars, goes along the [[Atlica Mountains]] | *[[Gaturien]] - rooster of 9 stars, goes along the [[Atlica Mountains]] | ||
*[[Greggos]] - "The Planter" and one of the 12 signs in | *[[Greggos]] - "The Planter" and one of the 12 signs in Aprisic Astrology. | ||
*[[Honyx]] - the king spider, also a horoscope in [[Aprisic Astrology]] and a writer for the [[Everwind Times]] | *[[Honyx]] - the king spider, also a horoscope in [[Aprisic Astrology]] and a writer for the [[Everwind Times]] | ||
*[[Igam]] - "The Glass Chalice." A gentle arc of stars that sparkle faintly, often associated with healing and rebirth. Seen during the Equinoxes, it is a symbol of renewal for many herbalist sects. | *[[Igam]] - "The Glass Chalice." A gentle arc of stars that sparkle faintly, often associated with healing and rebirth. Seen during the Equinoxes, it is a symbol of renewal for many herbalist sects. | ||
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*[[Kirva]] - "The Threadbearer." Depicted as a woman unraveling a long scarf of stars. Kirva is the patron of storytellers and oracles, believed to weave fates from the starlight. | *[[Kirva]] - "The Threadbearer." Depicted as a woman unraveling a long scarf of stars. Kirva is the patron of storytellers and oracles, believed to weave fates from the starlight. | ||
*[[Luiscides]] - a bear of 10 stars, also a horoscope in Aprisic Astrology, smallest star is Satavian | *[[Luiscides]] - a bear of 10 stars, also a horoscope in Aprisic Astrology, smallest star is Satavian | ||
*[[Merdantes]] - "The Sea Devil" and one of the 12 signs in | *[[Merdantes]] - "The Sea Devil" and one of the 12 signs in Aprisic Astrology. | ||
*[[Micorus]] - "The Lantern." Only visible briefly before dawn, Micorus is a compact cluster resembling a swinging lantern. It was once used by desert guides to time their morning departure. | *[[Micorus]] - "The Lantern." Only visible briefly before dawn, Micorus is a compact cluster resembling a swinging lantern. It was once used by desert guides to time their morning departure. | ||
*[[Nephulos]] - 8 stars, brightest is Methura (first star to appear); also called the Guardian | *[[Nephulos]] - 8 stars, brightest is Methura (first star to appear); also called the Guardian | ||
*[[Oeler]] - "The Warrior" and one of the 12 signs in | *[[Oeler]] - "The Warrior" and one of the 12 signs in Aprisic Astrology. | ||
*[[Oridon]] - "The Twin Blades." Two stars of equal brightness—Sathra and Yel—flanked by smaller lights, representing the legendary duelists Oridon and [[Veyla]]. A favorite among duelists and warriors. | *[[Oridon]] - "The Twin Blades." Two stars of equal brightness—Sathra and Yel—flanked by smaller lights, representing the legendary duelists Oridon and [[Veyla]]. A favorite among duelists and warriors. | ||
*[[Porthea]] - "The Weeping Crown." A broken circlet of stars, said to be the shattered crown of a goddess who mourned her people’s betrayal. Sightings of Porthea often foretell tragedy. | *[[Porthea]] - "The Weeping Crown." A broken circlet of stars, said to be the shattered crown of a goddess who mourned her people’s betrayal. Sightings of Porthea often foretell tragedy. | ||
*[[Rhahael]] - "The Drowned Queen." This constellation dips low into the horizon, appearing to sink as the night deepens. It is associated with forgotten kingdoms and lost wisdom, especially among the seafolk. | *[[Rhahael]] - "The Drowned Queen." This constellation dips low into the horizon, appearing to sink as the night deepens. It is associated with forgotten kingdoms and lost wisdom, especially among the seafolk. | ||
*[[Rheal]] - "The Frog" and one of the 12 signs in | *[[Rheal]] - "The Frog" and one of the 12 signs in Aprisic Astrology. | ||
*[[Sirnock]] - North, the Cleaver, as it resembles and executioner with an axe | *[[Sirnock]] - North, the Cleaver, as it resembles and executioner with an axe | ||
*[[Stantheus]] - "The Sailor" and one of the 12 signs in | *[[Stantheus]] - "The Sailor" and one of the 12 signs in Aprisic Astrology. | ||
*[[Thalanos]] - "The Bird" and one of the 12 signs in | *[[Thalanos]] - "The Bird" and one of the 12 signs in Aprisic Astrology. | ||
*[[Thishar]] - "The Vulture King." A harsh, angular constellation with a beak-like protrusion. In old texts, Thishar is said to feast on the corpses of the unworthy dead. | *[[Thishar]] - "The Vulture King." A harsh, angular constellation with a beak-like protrusion. In old texts, Thishar is said to feast on the corpses of the unworthy dead. | ||
*[[Ulien]] - "The Mirror." A symmetric set of stars that forms a perfect reflection when viewed in still water. Considered sacred to mystics and philosophers. | *[[Ulien]] - "The Mirror." A symmetric set of stars that forms a perfect reflection when viewed in still water. Considered sacred to mystics and philosophers. | ||
*[[Vadus]] - "The Bell of Doom." A nearly perfect semicircle with a central ‘tongue’ star. Ancient records say Vadus rang once in the sky to signal the end of the [[War of Thorns]]. | *[[Vadus]] - "The Bell of Doom." A nearly perfect semicircle with a central ‘tongue’ star. Ancient records say Vadus rang once in the sky to signal the end of the [[War of Thorns]]. | ||
*[[Verippa]] - "The Crown" and one of the 12 signs in | *[[Verippa]] - "The Crown" and one of the 12 signs in Aprisic Astrology. | ||
*[[Wintu]] - "The Warden of Frost." A shield-like cluster visible in the heart of winter. Old farmers believed Wintu guarded the boundary between seasons and watched over buried seeds. | *[[Wintu]] - "The Warden of Frost." A shield-like cluster visible in the heart of winter. Old farmers believed Wintu guarded the boundary between seasons and watched over buried seeds. | ||
*[[Yurba]] - most easily seen constellation, on the flag of [[Scurn]] | *[[Yurba]] - most easily seen constellation, on the flag of [[Scurn]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:54, 30 May 2025
Stars
- Elipha - brightest star in Alnun
- Methura - called Methura the Bold, first star to appear in the sky, in the constellation Nephulos
- Satavian - smallest star in Luiscides
- Sathra - one of the two brightest stars in Oridon
- Yel - one of the two brightest stars in Oridon
Constellations
- Alnun - South, named for a warrior, also called the Dragonfell; brightest star is Elipha
- Ayro - "The Stag" and one of the 12 signs in Aprisic Astrology.
- Balavan - Known as the "Treader of Ice," Balavan is a long, crooked line of stars said to represent a wanderer lost in the polar wastes. Old sailors believed sighting Balavan during a storm meant death by frost.
- Cudra - "The Hollow Maiden." A sorrowful figure of seven dim stars, Cudra is said to have thrown herself into the sky after losing her children in the Fall of Valmere. Her shape is visible only in the deepest nights.
- Derlin - "The Fly" and one of the 12 signs in Aprisic Astrology.
- Deros - "The Black Flame." Though faint, Deros is known by the shadow it casts between other stars. It forms a triangle and was once worshipped by the Pyromancers of Haldrun as a sign of destruction and rebirth.
- Etrin - "The Silent Cat." Etrin resembles a crouched feline, stalking forever across the skies. Hunters in the northern plains swear by it, saying Etrin reveals itself only to the patient.
- Forthos - "The Wallbreaker." Made of five dense stars aligned in a zigzag, it is said to represent the hammer of Akarion, the giant-slayer. Followers of strength often tattoo Forthos across their shoulders.
- Gaturien - rooster of 9 stars, goes along the Atlica Mountains
- Greggos - "The Planter" and one of the 12 signs in Aprisic Astrology.
- Honyx - the king spider, also a horoscope in Aprisic Astrology and a writer for the Everwind Times
- Igam - "The Glass Chalice." A gentle arc of stars that sparkle faintly, often associated with healing and rebirth. Seen during the Equinoxes, it is a symbol of renewal for many herbalist sects.
- Jythid - "The Whispering Serpent." This twisting ribbon of stars coils tightly in the summer sky. Superstition holds that wishes spoken under Jythid's gaze are carried to the gods—but only if the speaker tells no one else.
- Kirva - "The Threadbearer." Depicted as a woman unraveling a long scarf of stars. Kirva is the patron of storytellers and oracles, believed to weave fates from the starlight.
- Luiscides - a bear of 10 stars, also a horoscope in Aprisic Astrology, smallest star is Satavian
- Merdantes - "The Sea Devil" and one of the 12 signs in Aprisic Astrology.
- Micorus - "The Lantern." Only visible briefly before dawn, Micorus is a compact cluster resembling a swinging lantern. It was once used by desert guides to time their morning departure.
- Nephulos - 8 stars, brightest is Methura (first star to appear); also called the Guardian
- Oeler - "The Warrior" and one of the 12 signs in Aprisic Astrology.
- Oridon - "The Twin Blades." Two stars of equal brightness—Sathra and Yel—flanked by smaller lights, representing the legendary duelists Oridon and Veyla. A favorite among duelists and warriors.
- Porthea - "The Weeping Crown." A broken circlet of stars, said to be the shattered crown of a goddess who mourned her people’s betrayal. Sightings of Porthea often foretell tragedy.
- Rhahael - "The Drowned Queen." This constellation dips low into the horizon, appearing to sink as the night deepens. It is associated with forgotten kingdoms and lost wisdom, especially among the seafolk.
- Rheal - "The Frog" and one of the 12 signs in Aprisic Astrology.
- Sirnock - North, the Cleaver, as it resembles and executioner with an axe
- Stantheus - "The Sailor" and one of the 12 signs in Aprisic Astrology.
- Thalanos - "The Bird" and one of the 12 signs in Aprisic Astrology.
- Thishar - "The Vulture King." A harsh, angular constellation with a beak-like protrusion. In old texts, Thishar is said to feast on the corpses of the unworthy dead.
- Ulien - "The Mirror." A symmetric set of stars that forms a perfect reflection when viewed in still water. Considered sacred to mystics and philosophers.
- Vadus - "The Bell of Doom." A nearly perfect semicircle with a central ‘tongue’ star. Ancient records say Vadus rang once in the sky to signal the end of the War of Thorns.
- Verippa - "The Crown" and one of the 12 signs in Aprisic Astrology.
- Wintu - "The Warden of Frost." A shield-like cluster visible in the heart of winter. Old farmers believed Wintu guarded the boundary between seasons and watched over buried seeds.
- Yurba - most easily seen constellation, on the flag of Scurn