Astronomy

Stars

Cultures across Toriel have formed constellations out of the stars above for millennia. Depictions stay similar across time and cultures, mostly thanks to the magical illusion created around the constellation when it is most visible showing an image of what it represent.   While stars are different between northern and southern Toriel, some constellations are visible across the continent.   There are two moons of Toriel, the first one seemingly known only as "Lúg emel" and the second one known as "Gwathren". Phases of the moon can be observed.   A constellation is an arrangement of stars viewed in the night sky.  

Significance

Stars have been used for navigation by many cultures, and various sky charts have been constructed by scholars and clerics, presumably reflecting the regional differences. Druids also consulted the stars through oracles and sages to aid in decision-making.   When the constellation is the most visible, a magic effect naturally occurs, a magic similar to the silent image spell makes a soft blue glowing image of the constellation name appear around the star, showing off what it is supposed to represent.   Some effects are tied to constellations, and some say the Weave resonate with the star, making the magic most powerful when the constellation shines bright and magically in the stars.  

Known Constellations

 

The Hydra

  Omen of Loss. Children born under this sign are destined to lose everything—or to cause an equally devastating loss for another. They can be found in occupations that involve taking and hoarding, such as loan shark, smuggler, and burglar.  

The Dragon

  Omen of Promise. Powerful rulers hope to see an heir born under the Dragon, as individuals born to this sign often end up adopting leadership roles. But leadership takes many forms—a child born under the Dragon might head a large family, run a professional guild, or rise to prominence in a temple.  

The Griffin

  Omen of Valor. Children born under the Griffin are destined to embark on and succeed in a great quest. In adulthood, they take up the adventuring lifestyle and befriend other thrill-seeking heroes. There’s no more loyal friend than one born under the sign of the Griffin.  

The Kraken

  Omen of Abundance. The Kraken is a sign of good fortune, and those born under this constellation are blessed with a prosperous future. While most born under the Kraken hope for material wealth, abundance can take many forms, including a large family or a grand collection of inherited objects.  

The Raven

  Omen of Imagination. Those born under the Raven are destined to solve a particularly obstinate problem or unravel a confounding mystery. This leads many Raven to an adventuring life, but they also find plenty of puzzles to solve as engineers or physicians, or in law enforcement careers.  

Celestial Objects

Lúg emel (Kurt's Heart)

The moon named Kurt's Heart is actually a chunk of the Void that was about to pahse into Echo the Outer Plane of Neutral Chaos. It was torn from the void and the Plane of Chaos during an ancient battle when Kur fought the previous goddess of the void.   Due to its origins in the void, this celestial object is inhabited by numerous aberrations and void horrors.  

Gwathren

Gwathren is Toriel's natural moon