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'''Proficiency - ''Lunian Astrology''''' (wizard, priest, intelligence, 2 slots (or 1 if normal astrology already possessed)): Considerably more complex and mathematically demanding than the astrology of most prime material worlds, Lunian astrology is also considered to be a refined science, providing great insight as to the future, the present, and even the past, to those who now how to read the stars and constellations of the Vault of Heaven. Many schools of thought and methods exist in this class of science, but the use of dates must be exactingly calculated to the dating system of Lunia, typically calculated by the revolution of the celestial planets, and the relation of persons and events to these rotations. | '''Proficiency - ''Lunian Astrology''''' (wizard, priest, intelligence, 2 slots (or 1 if normal astrology already possessed)): Considerably more complex and mathematically demanding than the astrology of most prime material worlds, Lunian astrology is also considered to be a refined science, providing great insight as to the future, the present, and even the past, to those who now how to read the stars and constellations of the Vault of Heaven. Many schools of thought and methods exist in this class of science, but the use of dates must be exactingly calculated to the dating system of Lunia, typically calculated by the revolution of the celestial planets, and the relation of persons and events to these rotations. | ||
| − | In game terms, the clarity, specificity and range of astrological calculations is effectively tripled when utilizing lunian astrology, and therefore many of the finest astrologers in the multiverse travel to Lunia to read the future from the stars. However, fortune of the stars is less effective further one is from ordered goodness. The chaotic find nothing but disordered readings, and the calculations of the evil find only doom and disaster for the fate of their spirit and souls. Lawful good astrologers performing readings for lawful good persons have a +3 bonus to their rolls | + | In game terms, the clarity, specificity and range of astrological calculations is effectively tripled when utilizing lunian astrology, and therefore many of the finest astrologers in the multiverse travel to Lunia to read the future from the stars. However, fortune of the stars is less effective further one is from ordered goodness. The chaotic find nothing but disordered readings, and the calculations of the evil find only doom and disaster for the fate of their spirit and souls. Lawful good astrologers performing readings for lawful good persons have a +3 bonus to their rolls, with penalties to this bonus for every degree of separation for the both the astrologer and the read. Evil and chaotic beings can neither give nor receive astrological readings using the stars of Mount Celestia. |
| − | Those not born on Mt. Celestia or reading events that occured off the Holy Mountain must covert the dates and times to the order of Mount Celestia. This often requires careful charts and calculations. If the dungeon master decides | + | Those not born on Mt. Celestia or reading events that occured off the Holy Mountain must covert the dates and times to the order of Mount Celestia. This often requires careful charts and calculations. If such charts are available and the dungeon master decides they are generally accurate, this proficiency may be utilized normally. If charts are not available, the calculations must be done by hand, necessitating significant mathematical skill (''mathematics'' proficiency), or the use of this proficiency will be impossible. |
===The 2nd Mount: Mercuria=== | ===The 2nd Mount: Mercuria=== | ||
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The Seven Mounts
The 1st Mount: Lunia
The Celestial Vault
Being the layer of Mount Celestia closest to Astral Plane and furthest from the light of the Illuminated Heaven, the stars and astral phenomenon blaze with a magnificent brilliance in Lunia, their tapestry being so rich and captivating that stargazers often fall in love with the sight, never wishing to look away. Lunian astronomy and astrology are popular and cultivated sciences on this layer, and the lorecraft of such observers is both complex in various theories and calculations, as well as powerful in the practice of predictions and divination.
The Celestial Planets: Save for the golden light of the Illuminated Heaven far above, four great planets dominate the astral skies of Lunia: The Messenger, the Lover, the Warrior, and the Ruler. All four are wondrous to behold, each having their special characteristics. Using the traditional hour of the so-called ordinal worlds, the Messenger rotates around Mt. Celestia every twenty-four hours, the Lover every seven days, the Warrior every 49 days, and the Ruler every 343 days.
The Messenger:
The Lover:
The Warrior":
The Ruler:
Constellations: The myriad constellations of Lunia might overwhelm some observers...
Proficiency - Lunian Astrology (wizard, priest, intelligence, 2 slots (or 1 if normal astrology already possessed)): Considerably more complex and mathematically demanding than the astrology of most prime material worlds, Lunian astrology is also considered to be a refined science, providing great insight as to the future, the present, and even the past, to those who now how to read the stars and constellations of the Vault of Heaven. Many schools of thought and methods exist in this class of science, but the use of dates must be exactingly calculated to the dating system of Lunia, typically calculated by the revolution of the celestial planets, and the relation of persons and events to these rotations.
In game terms, the clarity, specificity and range of astrological calculations is effectively tripled when utilizing lunian astrology, and therefore many of the finest astrologers in the multiverse travel to Lunia to read the future from the stars. However, fortune of the stars is less effective further one is from ordered goodness. The chaotic find nothing but disordered readings, and the calculations of the evil find only doom and disaster for the fate of their spirit and souls. Lawful good astrologers performing readings for lawful good persons have a +3 bonus to their rolls, with penalties to this bonus for every degree of separation for the both the astrologer and the read. Evil and chaotic beings can neither give nor receive astrological readings using the stars of Mount Celestia.
Those not born on Mt. Celestia or reading events that occured off the Holy Mountain must covert the dates and times to the order of Mount Celestia. This often requires careful charts and calculations. If such charts are available and the dungeon master decides they are generally accurate, this proficiency may be utilized normally. If charts are not available, the calculations must be done by hand, necessitating significant mathematical skill (mathematics proficiency), or the use of this proficiency will be impossible.
The 2nd Mount: Mercuria
Summary: The second heaven, also called the Golden Heaven, is the armory and mustering ground of the Seven Heavens. It is here that the noblest of fighters take their eternal rest. Draco Paladin, also called Bahamut, is said to make his home here with his celestial court.
The Mercurian Vault: Although varying by province and realm, a sun and a moon, called Sol and Luna, appear in the sky of Mercuria. By all scientific observation, both Sol and Luna appear to be infinitely distant from Mt. Celestia, and their light appears to be infinitely fast. Both Sol and Luna are also perfect discs of light, with Sol being utterly inscrutable, regardless of lens or spell, and will cause sun blindness to those who look upon it too long and too directly. Stars appear in the night sky of Mercuria, and are brilliant and majestic, but are not as awesomely clear as they are in the eternal night of Lunia, nor are there as many celestial phenomenon.
