CONSTELLATIONS
Author’s Notes
Canonically, there is no magic associated with the constellations. This doesn’t stop the many cultures of Evindale from believing otherwise. Nor should it deter you from expanding, improving, and inventing all new ways to use the stars to enhance your version of Evindale.
Below are 24 of the more well-known constellations taken from various cultures in the setting.
The Constellations
The Cradle
A protective arc of stars symbolizing Sythlia’s nurturing hand over her creations.
The Dagger
A sharp, angular constellation representing the First Murder that marked the end of the First Age.
Fayer’s Reach
Fayer, deity of natural death and respite, holding an outstretched hand. It’s said those on the verge of natural death can see the constellation slowly disappear until it—and they—are no more.
The Lich’s Crown
A jagged ring of stars, believed to honor Thrii Dri’il, the Great Lich of Dra’anan. A hated constellation that brings ill omen.
The Serpent of Shadows
A winding constellation representing a mythological beast that creeps through time.
The Silver Antler – A delicate branching shape, tied to the mythical stag of the Th’ilian wilds.
The Great Consort
A sprawling figure that glows brightest during the midsummer moon, recalling Ævyn’s divine sacrifice.
Eye of Kyrasil
A single bright star encircled by fainter ones, representing Kyrasil’s guidance between worlds.
Kathos
Two interlinked triangles, symbolizing the cyclical nature of time and the pursuit of knowledge.
The Forge
A cluster of stars in a hammer-like formation, said to represent the karuun’s mastery of crafting.
The Fallen Sword
A diagonal line of stars ending abruptly.
The Triplets
Three close stars, believed to embody the universe, one’s surrender to chaos, and one’s connection to both. Origin story unclear.
The Loom
A rectangular pattern symbolizing the interconnected fates of all living things. Possible origin in Kathos’ fabric from Tirsarian legend.
The Whispering Raven
A V-shaped formation, tied to omens and the secrets carried by the wind. Possible ancient tie to Fayan.
The Eternal Tree
A branching constellation, said to represent Myannika, the tree that stands at the edge of existence.
The Broken Chain
A jagged line of stars, signifying rebellion and the will to defy tyranny.
The Obsidian Mask
An oval-shaped constellation, associated with hidden truths. Often seen as Serathid’s Mask, though there are no legends of the deity of hidden knowledge ever being associated with a mask.
The Wanderer’s Staff
A crooked shape representing those who venture beyond known lands.
The Eightfold Path
A starburst pattern aligned with the Eight Elements of Evindale.
Nor’dagha
A pattern akin to two arched bows with a star in the middle, akin to the symbol of Nor’dagha.
The Void
A dark patch in the sky flanked by stars, representing the Void.
The Ship
A triangular cluster that sailors use for navigation, linked to myths of dimensional voyages.
The Crying Man
A crescent shape with streaks of faint stars trailing below, symbolizing grief and loss.
The Fang
A jagged fang-like star cluster, said to embody betrayal and the venomous cost of ambition. In some cultures, seeing this constellation before others that night brings bad omen.