Star Spyer
The Star Spyer is the only observatory in Esparea.
Standing on the outskirts of Eliterra mages and scientists flock to the structure for a chance to track the stars and watch the heavens with unmatched closeness and detail.
Purpose / Function
This massive telescope was built by the gnome engineers of Ash'Vitar Under the instruction of of the Hammer of Gofannon.
There was a time in the history of Esparea when it became prudent to know the movements of the stars with absolute certainty.
This allows for exact calculation of celestial events and precise planning of magical rituals in accordance with these movements.
Since then the Star Watcher has become a popular public building and asset to the royal family of the realm.
Architecture
The walls of the large round rower are made of bright white stone, the walls are terraced with small studies that line the inner walls, and a top the structure sits a vast green domed roof with a magnificent bronze telescope protruding from an opening therein.
The combination of wood, stone, metal, and fabric that make up the construction is distinct to the kingdom of Ash'Vitar in particular the gnomes.
Defenses
The telescope can be switched with a large crystal laser that can be used for anti air defense, and the round shape of the building and roof make it difficult to scale.
smaller security beams can be employed to defend the base
History
Built to determine the specific time of a blood moon so that the druids of Isteeria could preform a ritual to seal and enraged Lao Ki back within his shrine, before he laid waist to the forests the Espareaians count on so desperately.
Tourism
Most visitors to this space are members of the Magical Mansion of Mayhem and its campuses, however several members of the inventors guild come as well.
During signifigant celestial events the mages of the town will work together, casting illusions that mimic the skies, having them dance across the inside walls and ceilings of the star spyer and dancing off the faces of the surrounding buildings or contained in microcosms swirling in the lanterns that light the streets.
Fun Fact
While both gnomes and dragon borns worked on the construction of the tower, the construction is more reminiscent of gnomish construction as dragon borns tend to choose one material and favor it above all others, the gnomes delight in using found and salvaged materials, both out of frugality and ingenuity.
Alternative Names
Star Watcher, Observatory,
Type
Observatory / Telescope
Parent Location
Owning Organization
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