Symbolism is a scary word in a place where omens, portents, and bodes are all very real things (as those who adventure here will learn). Some symbolism is unavoidable, however. The numbers 3, 5, and 7 are considered very positive and powerful numbers, while 4, 6 and 8 are considered bad. 1, 2, 9 and 10 all have significance, but are not considered particularly bad or good in and of themselves. 8, in particular, is seen as an unluck number.
As a result, however, squares, hexagons, and octogons are all considered unlucky shapes – and this has an impact across architecture and performance.
There are 15 general astrological signs on Wyrlde, each sign being 24 days in length, plus a 16th one for the Equinox or Solstice being “days without a sign”. First, it should be noted that as a form of divination, it can be useful – and the specialized tools and knowledge for such are confined to the Towers of Akadia or the Temples of the Clerics. These signs are named after constellations – patterns among the stars known usually only to a few. The stars were literally placed in the sky by the Powers That Be – The Hosts, The Old Ones, and dear Chicory and friends. Some did not go willingly and are said to be screaming within their fiery prisons as immortal moments in the sky.
The unsigned, also called The Veiled, are those who are born on a solstice or equinox. They are said to be unseen by fate and free of destiny. A surprising number of adventurers are Unsigned. For all of them, they are considered to have the star sign of The Veil.
In Qivira, they are more likely to use the signs for their calendars than the traditional calendar cited earlier.
Sign |
Element |
Comments |
Flower |
Gemstone |
The Hall |
Air |
The space of Politics and Leadership |
Daisy |
Amethyst |
The Heroine |
Frost |
Hala, her sword drawn, her hound beside her. |
Lily |
Sunstone |
The Sword |
Spirit |
The Black Blade of Stars, slayer of gods. |
Honeysuckle |
Sapphire |
The Field |
Earth |
The Farm, people shaping the land |
Larkspur |
Citrine |
The Dancer |
Water |
Viola, my namesake, in pose. |
Violet |
Emerald |
The Fox |
Earth |
Wily and cunning, swift, and sure footed |
Aster |
Topaz |
The Shield |
Thunder |
Shavan’s Shield, raised on his fall. |
Marigold |
Ruby |
The Passage |
Smoke |
The space between healing & health, battle & blood; life & death. |
Daffodil |
Beryl |
The Hero |
Sand |
Vortigern, who led all along the Bitter Road until slain. |
Holly |
Opal |
The Bear |
Water |
Powerful, strong, unyielding, persistent |
Chrysanthemum |
Aquamarine |
The Axe |
Stone |
Stoneblood’s great Axe, preserved. He is, too. |
Sweet pea |
Peridot |
The Hearth |
Fire |
Home and Family, the key of Kinship. |
Primrose |
Agate |
The Herald |
Lightning |
Freya Firefrost, Herald of the Bright Host. |
Cosmo |
Lapis |
The Wolf |
Fire |
Feral, sharp minded, dangerous, savage |
Snowdrop |
Amber |
The Spear |
Sun |
Acheron’s Spear, which pierced the heavens and became stuck. |
Hawthorn |
Starstone |
The Veil |
The Unsigned |
Mystery and secrets, knowledge and ignorance, thresholds |
Carnation |
Garnet |