Þíranis

Annoric: Jalarrí
Feráic: Ársa
Góalorcish: Ga hál Narr

Halinkazian: Dal Ertó

Keþían: Tirsí
Marissian: Nannaþelóin

Navalede: Vylherei

Patic: Zóas

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Þíranis is the brightest star on the Adynían firmament, and the source of numerous myths and legends among the different people of that world. The most notable characteristic of this star is that its light cycles between waxing and waning over a period of nine years; at its dimmest, the star is still easily recognizable, while at other times, Þíranis can be faintly seen on a clear day if one looks closely.
The name Þíranis -meaning The Invincible One as it never dips below the horizon- is used by the various human and half-elven peoples that populate central Adynía, and is among the most common names for the star.

Myths and traditions

The bird and the serpent

The most widespread mythical narrative related to Þíranis are the various traditions among the elven and human populations of central- and western Adynia, where the star and -in some versions- the moon are believed to be the eyes of a primordial serpent, which were plucked out by a primordial bird during a battle at the dawn of time, during which the world was shaped into its current form. In most of these stories, the bird also lost its eyes in the struggle, which then became the sun and the morning star Kalúnat.

The sacred island

The temple-complex on the island of Annor in Central Sea is the center of Þíranis worship, as the native Annorans consider the star to be their patron deity. The star is an ever-present element in the decorations, hymns and ceremonies related to the mysteries performed there, which travelers from all over the world come to partake in hopes of gaining spiritual purity and pleasant afterlife.

Star of the She-Bear

The dwarven Halinkazíans in the Darka Mountains in northern Adynía, and the Dúnaraz-dwarves and Gartaraz-dwarves of the eastern Sjorgús Mountains to the south all believe that when the divine she-bear -commonly known as Irtúl- emerged from the primordial sea and shook off the water, Þíranis was the first droplet to touch the sky. The halinkazíans call it Dal Ertó or Ertó's Star, while in other dwarven cultures to the east, where Þíranis is considered part of a constellation, it's variously referred to as the Eye of Irtú or -on the island of Refon- the Paw of Irþúl.

The hero's star

In many orcish cultures, especially those in Úrún and Góalanis in NE- and E-Adynía, respectively, the stars are used as a mnemonic device by bards and shamans. Þíranis is associated with a constellation of a culture hero, most commonly known as Árrúknar among the Úrúnans and Narr by the Góalanic Orcs, and traditionally represents either a flaming torch -as the giver of fire to mortals- or tip of a spear -as the slayer of a monstrous boar- that he's holding aloft, depending on the story.

Type

Star