The Stars & Planets
The Solar System
Gothenya is but a single world in a solar system of 5 planets orbiting a sun (Kyv) similar in size to Earth's Sol. Gothenya is the 2nd closest to the sun. The other planets in the system are named for the gods of Gothenya. The order of the planets are thusly... Kyv (sun) > Yaress > Gothenya > Ryktal > Hindolos > Prix'alThe Moon, Syggos
Gothenya is orbited by one moon, Syggos, named for the deceased god of solitude. It is unknown as to the moon's ability to foster life, though some astrologers have "forseen" life on Syggos. The Boorka have the most powerful telescope in the west, by all accounts, and have devoted a good deal of time to studying the moon.The Stars & Constellations
The north star, by which most astrolabes are set by captains of the World Sea is known as Zethya. One of the most prominent stars in the southern sky is the red "demon star" of Velig. Another prominent star is the "blue light" of Korbas Lindi. Several known constellations include: The Celestial Queen The Spider of the First Diamond The Great Tortoise The Shy Falconer The Cradle Canis, The Dog Star The Twin Lovers The Zenithal (The First, The True, The Prime) In addition, each of the major gods beyond the Zenithal has a separate star named for them, using their name of worship (without derivation).Astrological Signs
Astrological signs line up relatively well with the months of the year. There is slight overlap, though each is associated with the month it primarily dominates. Radu, "the dragon" - Darklun Maskal, "the hidden" - Olarun Skeltis, "the dead returned" - Chepalt Tethyr, "the beacon" - Taluss Paradi, "the pentacle" - Tessyrn Velanira, "the forgotten princess" - Klybere Carci Mat, "The world serpent" - Heliast Alahain, "the nomad/the wanderer" - Althannis Gothast, "the tree of plenty" - Ennis Richesse, "the dweller in the deep" - Halverod Bardo, "the herald" - Imbertuul Lapet Nos, "the waning soul" - MystuulRemove these ads. Join the Worldbuilders Guild
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