Asthalia Wyrldica

Symbolic Numbers

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.

Astrology

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.

Unsigned

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

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