Makha'ri Star Map
Travelling through the arid dunes of central Vraelia can be a dangerous task, due to both the heat and cold of its days and night, as well as the lack of notable landmarks for long distances. Despite this, the Makha'ri have become masters of navigating this region of the world, with much of their success being owed to their Star Maps. Depicting the stars and constellations visible in the sky during the twilight hours, and their positions relative to the land, these maps have remained vital tools of navigation within the caravans of Skiffs the Makha'ri use to "sail" across the dunes.
Manufacturing process
Using the North Star as a guide, the map maker records the position of the nearby stars in relation to it, as well as any important locations & landmarks that align with their position.
History
It's commonly believed that the first Star Maps were created by the old Makha'ri before their kingdom fell, to be used for aiding merchants and diplomats venturing further abroad. Following the collapse of this kingdom, these Star Maps, as well as those who could read and craft them, became vital to the new nomadic lifestyle the Makha'ri chose to adopt.
Significance
The Star Maps are vital to navigating the deserts the Makha'ri inhabit, due to the lack of landmarks in many of the areas they travel through.
Item type
Navigational Aid / Instrument
Related ethnicities
Rarity
Every Makha'ri clan has at least one Star Map in their possession, though access to it is mostly restricted to the Clan Head, navigator, and mage.
Raw materials & Components
Star Maps are crafted from papyrus, with the ink being extracted from star lotus, which gives it its silvery glow.
Tools
A scribes pen.
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