How the sky looks above Havenhall

 

 

Astrology – Star Images and stars
Star Images are often used as symbolism in ceremonies, celebrations and daily life. These are some meanings and interpretations of the star images. How to use these images IC, depends on the eye of the beholder.

 

Norsa’elen (Giant Star)
A large sun far far away, often used to navigate at sea and on land. It always points to the north.

Yaraa’muloki (Ancient Dragon)
Dragon shaped cluster of stars. Thought to be part of the ancient dragons. Some believe that if a dragon dies, his soul appear as a star on the sky.

Norn’en luume’ (Wheel of Time)
The wheel of time, a symbol of age and youth, maturing and adulthood.

Circa (Sickle)
druids, harvesters, nature dwellers enjoy this image.

Selu (Magical Arts)
Shaped as a book, this cluster of stars is recognized by many spell casters

Wandil (Staff)
Druids often views this as the image of a life tree. It’s a symbol of nature and travel.

Neltil’ en Coia (Triangle of Life)
The triangle of life. Thought to be part of a life giving source. Elves recognize this group of stars as part of their existence.

Morko (Bear)
Another mark of nature, respected by most nature dwellers. It's an image of a bear.

Pilin’ en Maranwe (Arrow of Destiny)
Archers and elves often use this symbol as their own, and believe in good fortune when they see it on the sky.

Ailoki (Drake)
Another mark of the dragon.

Yaavan (Harvest)
Harvest, crop, souls are often part of using this star image as a symbol.

Muloki (Dragon)
Another mark of the dragon.

 

 

Phenomenas in the Sky

Only in the northern parts of the world, Aurora Borealis may be seen, or the Northern Light, if you wish. Anyone spotting the Aurora borealis watches it in awe, thinking its magic behind it, or the “Wine of the Gods”, since only Gods may touch it. Stories are often made, and some times even misinterpreted. The Northern Light appears any given day if its dark enough to spot it, and most often in winter.

Celebration:
North Dwellers don’t celebrate it too much, but believe in luck when it appears. Others believe in the opposite; Bad luck when it appears.

 

Once a year a comet; Arauka'Sul passes Arda, and vanishes into the black sky. Its orbit passes Arda around 17 June, and people of Havenhall rushes to the street to view the event. The event lasts for 3 hours and happens late evening.

As long as Arauka'Sul is seen on the evening sky, it is tradition to gather and wish others the best of luck. Gnomes celebrate this day nearly as their most important day in the year. Their curiosity to this phenomena is way bigger than any other phenomena. Dwarves usually shrug at any event in the sky, and Halflings often join in on most celebrations like this one.

 

30 December The last day in the year, Meteor swarms may be spotted if it is dark enough on the sky. Hardly anyone think it is a good sign seeing these light swarms hit the earth. Elves talk about stars falling down, Halflings keeps indoors this day, fearing that they will die if a star hit them. Gnomes are curious to the phenomena and watches the show in awe, humans are curious as well and watches it cheering to a keg of ale. Dwarves curses about elven products and keeps inside their own keeps.

Meteor swarms may be spotted during the whole year randomly, however theories are made by scholars that once a planet came too close to Arda's orbit, a planet that no longer exist, and its products are these meteor swarms.

 

17 jan, 10 nov: Ithil Eclipse
2/1, 6/3, 12/5, 18/6, 21/8, 14/9, 28/10: Ithil full (Full moon)
30/1, 6/6, 22/12: Luin’ithil Eclips
14 March: Eclipse Anor (sun)
17 June: Arauka'Sul arriving
1 July: Mid-Summer festival
25 August: Morchiant Eclipse.
15 nov – 1 dec: Mid-Winter festival
30 Dec: Meteor Swarms