~World Backround Information: Stars and constellations.~
Bard's Heart:
The largest star in the southern skies can be seen during the darkest of nights only, its said to bring clarity to the bard's mind, easing the preperation for a tall tale or a melodic tune. The grand city of Cear holds a celebration once a year during the fall, Fireworks can be seen from the sea for miles during this time, the Bard's heart parades are renown and people of all corners of the world light a candle during the span of these celebrations.
Hunter' Eye:
This star is not seen often, perhaps only a handful of times a year. Hunter's eye is believed to be a boon to the hunter, to bring courage, strength and the constitution to spirt and enhance the warrior in all. Astronimers believe the light pink tint to the bright star is the result of each kill under the light of itself, representing the bloodshed of the hunt. The fact that its only a tint of color speculates it to be a young star.
Farmer's Blessing:
This dim star appears in the harvest season, it can be seen for a week long day or night, it fades away shortly after and is not seen again until the next harvest. Farmers world wide celebrate by having a large feast on the first day of sight. On rare occasions the star has been known not to appear, this has always resulted in a poor harvest for most farmers.
The Journy :
The Journy represents the long stretch of thirty-one stars across the eastern skies, all bright and eavenly seperated in a "S" pattern, Legend has it that "The Journy" is related to an ancient tale heard from elder bards of the lands, a tale of a friends and heros, A journy to Extinguish the evil of a far off demon, Many hero's of the land hold this tale in high regard and share this often with thier children many years down the road.
Wonderer's Guide:
This is perhaps the brightest star in the skies, rain, shine sleet or snow this star is seen in the darkness above every midnight over the seas. Pirates and tradesman guide thier paths by using this as a beakon. Some native regions of the coast consider it a good luck sign to marry under the light of this bright star.
Knight's Valor:
This star is said to be the spirt of an elven warrior of Rian, The goddess Ki held this essence so dearly to herself that she granted the warrior ever-lasting life in the form of the bright blue star seen directly above Rian each night. Elven mothers tell this tale to thier young before bed, bringing pleasant dreams to the child's mind.
Lover's Sacrifice:
This star only shows itself once every nine years, The sight of this large yellish-white star is considered a blessing in birth, a child born under this light is considered "Blessed" and usually grow to love the arts of wizardry. The story behind this star is said to be that of two parents that sacrifced thier lives to a foul lich in place of thier child's life, that child is speculated to be tied in within Queen Nelina of Dasaria's bloodline, there is no concrete evidence of this, merely rumor.
Silent Night:
This star is seen in over the seas every so often, this star is a sign of a calm and relaxing journy across the oceans. Tradesman believe this to be a sing of goodluck while exporting rare valuables. The skies are noticablely more clearer during these nights as well.
Lucid Dream:
This star is not often seen but people notice it appear just before a storm, the night is free of frustration, tension or nightmares, you awake the next day with a pleasant nature, no one is quite sure why this is but it is certain that its tied in with the massive rainstorms and horrid windstorms the following night.
The Blanket of Durase:
These hundreds of stars make up a constellation that are closely seperated from one another, said to hold a spiritual connection to those of the city, The story has it that the stars are the work of a archmage, a spell went awary and the wizard was never seen again and the stars appeared soon after his disapearence. Wether there is truth to the legend is still in question.
Winter's Gem:
This star seen in the Arrith mountains is white in color and small in size. The people of the mountains claim this star enlarges right before a massive Blizzard, aside from the word of the Telkmar there is no evidence of this. The Winter's Gem isn't often seen from anywhere aside from the Arrith Mountains but its not uncommon to see it atleast a few times a year from other parts of the world.
