The Star

The Seventeenth

Mythology & Lore

The Family Divided

The Moon and The Sun, once united, symbolized perfect balance between light and shadow. Their love gave birth to The Star, a radiant deity embodying hope, inspiration, and cosmic guidance. However, strife and divergent ideals led to their separation: The Moon retreated into the night, shrouded in mystery, while The Sun held dominion over day, burning with clarity and pride. The Star stood as the eternal bridge between them, a glimmer of their former unity.

The Great Gamble of Stars

Wheel of Fortune once challenged The Star to a celestial game that determined the fates of a hundred mortal realms. The Star’s light shone with hope, guiding mortals through uncertainty, while The Wheel spun fate, sometimes tipping them into despair. The game ended with balance restored but taught mortals that hope must coexist with risk for true progress to be made.

Now heralded as a holiday known as The Day of Fortunes held in late autumn, this day involves divination rites, where people seek omens for the coming year. Communities gather to share stories of fortune and hope, and to celebrate The Star’s guiding light amidst the unpredictability of The Wheel. Rituals include casting lots and reading constellations, blending hope with the acceptance of fate.

Cosmological Views

The Celestial Trinity

The Moon, The Sun, and The Star form a unique triad that embodies the cycles of hope, enlightenment, and renewal. Despite their divided nature, followers interpret their relationship as a reminder that light and dark are two sides of the same coin. Devotees of The Moon focus on mystery, intuition, and the subconscious, while those devoted to The Sun seek clarity, truth, and guidance. The Star serves as the reconciler, representing faith and the illumination found in times of darkness. This alliance teaches that even when separated by distance or discord, hope can still bridge divides. Temples to the Celestial Trinity are places of meditation and celestial observation, where seekers of wisdom look for guidance through the stars and their omens.

Nuturing and Guiding Hope

The Empress and The Star share a relationship rooted in nurturing life and providing hope during difficult times. While The Empress brings the bounty of nature and maternal care, The Star offers guidance and light in the darkest moments. This relationship is revered by healers, midwives, and those who seek to bring comfort to others. Their combined influence encourages belief in renewal and resilience. Followers see them as symbols of faith that after hardship, beauty and abundance will return.

Balance and Hope

Temperance and The Star share an uplifting bond that promotes healing and hope through moderation. Their connection is seen in rituals that focus on recovery after hardship, promoting emotional and spiritual well-being. Healers and counselors devoted to this pair believe that finding harmony within oneself allows the light of The Star to shine through, guiding others out of despair.

Tenets of Faith

Edicts: Foster hope and remain hopeful. Seek out treasures.
Anathema: Give up. Make others dour and sorrowful. Avoid adventure and live a simple life.

Granted Divine Powers

Devotee Benefits

Divine Ability Strength or Intelligence
Divine Font Harm or Heal
Divine Sanctification Can choose holy or unholy
Divine Skill Thievery
Favoured Weapon Dagger

Domains

Core Domain Star
Secondary Domains Air, Magic
Subdomains Trickery

Triad and Septagram

Holy Triad Introspection
Holy Septagram Family
Cleric Spells 3rd: Enthrall, 6th: Blanket of Stars, 9th: Meteor Swarm

Avatar Form

Speed 30 feet, fly Speed 70 feet;
Melee Single Action Dagger (agile, finesse, reach 15 feet, thrown 40 feet), Damage 6d6+6 slashing;
Ranged Single Action Starlight (range 120 feet, silver), Damage 6d6+3 fire.

Pantheons: The Twenty-Two, Triad of Introspection, Septagram of Family
Divine Colour: Dark Green

Type

Religious, Pantheon

Parent Organization

The Twenty-Two