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As opposed to most prime material worlds, the stars of the celestial heavens appear much closer, brighter, and more fantastic. Furthermore, strange and beautiful clouds, lights and more curious phenomenon are regularly observed, much more so than in most prime material worlds. Constellations also tend to be much clearer, but also more complex. The rotation of the Vault of Heaven is a complex matter of much scientific discussion. In short, there appear to layers of the stars, and as it is generally agreed that the Holy Mountain itself is stationary, it is therefore taken that the stars and other celestial phenomenon rotate around the Mountain. Of course, the relativity of the plane, especially between layers and the power the gods over their individual realms, much complicates this matter, but the wise commonly agree that the paths of all celestial objects around the Seven Mountains are organized in some great method and order, and are not a subject to chaos. | As opposed to most prime material worlds, the stars of the celestial heavens appear much closer, brighter, and more fantastic. Furthermore, strange and beautiful clouds, lights and more curious phenomenon are regularly observed, much more so than in most prime material worlds. Constellations also tend to be much clearer, but also more complex. The rotation of the Vault of Heaven is a complex matter of much scientific discussion. In short, there appear to layers of the stars, and as it is generally agreed that the Holy Mountain itself is stationary, it is therefore taken that the stars and other celestial phenomenon rotate around the Mountain. Of course, the relativity of the plane, especially between layers and the power the gods over their individual realms, much complicates this matter, but the wise commonly agree that the paths of all celestial objects around the Seven Mountains are organized in some great method and order, and are not a subject to chaos. | ||
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Most visitors observe seven "planets" in the celestial heavens, each representative of the seven layers of Mount Celestia, but when upon a given layer, that layer's planet cannot be observed. For example, the moon cannot be observed on Lunia, nor is there a shining sun in Solania, although both permanently gleam with the light of both celestial objects as if they were present. | Most visitors observe seven "planets" in the celestial heavens, each representative of the seven layers of Mount Celestia, but when upon a given layer, that layer's planet cannot be observed. For example, the moon cannot be observed on Lunia, nor is there a shining sun in Solania, although both permanently gleam with the light of both celestial objects as if they were present. | ||
| − | ''Luna'': The moon appears larger and slightly brighter than on most prime material worlds, and is known to have many salutary and | + | ''Sol'': The sun of Mount Celestia does not appear on Lunia nor Solania, and of course its presence on Chronias is unknown. However, where it is seen, Sol of Mt. Celestia is glorious and transcendent. The light is warm and rich, with powerful effects often far greater than that of any prime material sun. When observed, even the wisest astronomers cannot calculate Sol's distance, and all experiments show that the light of Sol is infinitely fast, thereby reaching all simultaneously. Furthermore, Sol is inscrutable to all lenses and magic, and attempts to analyze its surface will simply temporarily blind all viewers, regardless of precautions. |
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| + | ''Luna'': The moon appears larger and slightly brighter than on most prime material worlds, and is known to have many salutary and magical effects. Therianthropic transformation by moonlight, for example, is not effected by Luna, yet moonlight often increases the powers of priests of Selune and other lunar-affiliated beings (usually a +1 bonus to the level of the caster, or the equivalent). | ||
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| + | ''The Messenger'': | ||
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| + | ''The Lover'': | ||
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| + | ''The Warrior": | ||
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| + | ''The Ruler'': | ||
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| + | ''The Elder King'': | ||
Revision as of 13:46, 29 May 2021
Contents
The Seven Mounts
The 1st Mount: Lunia
The 2nd Mount: Mercuria
The Celestial Vault
To the observant visiting pilgrim, it is immediately apparent that the Seven Heavens themselves have a heaven. Although varying perhaps by the nature of each layer, it is generally agreed among the wise that the heavens of the heavens are shared by each layer, modified by the relative position of the observer. Much else about them is debated.
As opposed to most prime material worlds, the stars of the celestial heavens appear much closer, brighter, and more fantastic. Furthermore, strange and beautiful clouds, lights and more curious phenomenon are regularly observed, much more so than in most prime material worlds. Constellations also tend to be much clearer, but also more complex. The rotation of the Vault of Heaven is a complex matter of much scientific discussion. In short, there appear to layers of the stars, and as it is generally agreed that the Holy Mountain itself is stationary, it is therefore taken that the stars and other celestial phenomenon rotate around the Mountain. Of course, the relativity of the plane, especially between layers and the power the gods over their individual realms, much complicates this matter, but the wise commonly agree that the paths of all celestial objects around the Seven Mountains are organized in some great method and order, and are not a subject to chaos.
The Celestial Planets
Most visitors observe seven "planets" in the celestial heavens, each representative of the seven layers of Mount Celestia, but when upon a given layer, that layer's planet cannot be observed. For example, the moon cannot be observed on Lunia, nor is there a shining sun in Solania, although both permanently gleam with the light of both celestial objects as if they were present.
Sol: The sun of Mount Celestia does not appear on Lunia nor Solania, and of course its presence on Chronias is unknown. However, where it is seen, Sol of Mt. Celestia is glorious and transcendent. The light is warm and rich, with powerful effects often far greater than that of any prime material sun. When observed, even the wisest astronomers cannot calculate Sol's distance, and all experiments show that the light of Sol is infinitely fast, thereby reaching all simultaneously. Furthermore, Sol is inscrutable to all lenses and magic, and attempts to analyze its surface will simply temporarily blind all viewers, regardless of precautions.
Luna: The moon appears larger and slightly brighter than on most prime material worlds, and is known to have many salutary and magical effects. Therianthropic transformation by moonlight, for example, is not effected by Luna, yet moonlight often increases the powers of priests of Selune and other lunar-affiliated beings (usually a +1 bonus to the level of the caster, or the equivalent).
The Messenger:
The Lover:
The Warrior":
The Ruler:
The Elder King:
