Thirteen Star-Bearers
A group of deities whos likeness are often depicted in the most ever-present of the constellations.
The first constellation is represented by Víðópnir. Known as the Thrush, it lasts from the Vata 1 to the Vata 28, and depicts Víðópnir flying forth, heralding the start of the Star-Bearers journey.
The second constellation is represented by Damon. Known as the Lantern-Bearer, it lasts from Vata 29 to Skova 16, and depicts Damon guiding the other Star-Bears on their path through the sky.
The third constellation is represented by the composite parts of Bir-Tarha, Langi and Dunya. Known as the Lovers, it lasts from Skova 17 to Usa 4. They represent the joy, love, and wonder that the stars bearers bring throughout the world.
The fourth constellation is represented by Guzmeg. Known as the Bridgemaker, it lasts from Usa 5 to Usa 32, and depicts Guzmug, or more specifically, the bridge that Guzmeg crafts for the rest of the Bearers to walk upon.
The fifth constellation is represented by The Prince of Rains. Known as The Son, it lasts from Usa 33 to Amara 19, and depicts the Prince carrying the bounty of spring rain over the sky.
Who is represented by the sixth constellation is hotly debated. Known as the Rider, it lasts from Amara 20 to Arda 6. Most claim that it is Tathallion, riding his shining steed and guarding the Bearers, while others state that it is Ghrek, chasing the Bearers on a fearsome mount.
The seventh constellation is represented by Harung. Known as the Patriarch, it lasts from Arda 7 to Arda 34, and depicts Harung using is wisdom to guide the direction of the Bearers in their journey.
The eighth constellation is represented by Ramé. Known as the Wagon, it lasts from Arda 35 to Ixa 21, and depicts Ramé driving the winged carriage that the Star-Bears use to cross the sky.
The ninth constellation is represented by Fenris. Known as the Pack, it lasts from Ixa 22 to Matra 8. Its depiction is up to interpretation, as some view him as a loyal hound guarding the other bearers, or a starved beast nipping at the heels of the bearers before him.
The tenth constellation is represented by Ân. Known as The Mother, it lasts from Matra 9, to Matra 36, and depicts Ân protecting and readying the rest of the bearers against the coming winter.
The eleventh constellation is represented by Skuith. Known as the Stargazer, it lasts from Matra 37 to Kura 24, and depicts Skuith observing the sky, so to map out the Star-Bearers journey for the coming year.
The twelth constellation is represented by the little-understood deity of Yog-Sothtoth. It lasts from Kura 25 to Ura 12 and simply depicts a strange eye, hovering menacingly.
The final constellation is represented by Death. Known as The Follower, it lasts from Ura 13 to Ura 40 and depicts Death waiting at the end of the line, ready to collect the souls of the rest of the Bearers when the time is right.
Worship
The Star Bearers are not typically worshipped together as a group, rather worshipped by their individual churchs, but a rare few utilizers of occult magic draw upon the constellations as the source of their power. Known as Star Seekers, these mages gain strange and vaired powers.
Priesthood
There are few established priests of the Star-Bearers. Most who are familier with the history of the Star-Bearers are worshipers of Skuith, the elven goddess of Astronomy, as Skuith is seen as one of the most prominent members of the Star-Bearers. Since Skuith is also associated with the Church of the Boundless Sky, priests of the Boundless Sky are often familiar with the practices of the Star-Bearers.
Sects
Most of those who watch the Bearers closley are members of one of the religions of an individual bearer.
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