The Time Turner

Constellation

Inspired by Summercamp 2020 prompt

When humans of vilen started their adventures on the sea, The Time Turner became their trusted ally to show them the way. The constellation, roughly shaped like an hourglass, is visible on the night sky in the northern hemisphere of Melyria.

The Timer Turner is often connected to Deneir, god of scholars, and elven god Labelas Enoreth, god of time, history, and philosophy. It is not unheard of for clerics of such entities use the constellation as a direction of their prayers when no altar is provided.

The brightest star of the constellation, also known and Northern Eye, and as Simiss to the elves, is always pointing towards the north. This makes it particularly useful for navigation. This makes the constellation very useful for sailors and other travellers during the night time. It is often referenced on several stories in different cultures.

History

Since the early times, The Time Turner has been a source of fascination to several cultures, and constellation might have even attracted some genuine worship. The constellation has even been found carved on pottery and architecture that might date all back to the Age of the Skylords. These carvings are most likely done by the giants, that previously ruled over the world, instead of humanoids.

Even orcs of the north have shown appreciation towards the celestial body, referring it ad "wishing bone." The constellation has also been referred to as "the butterfly", "the bat" and "chalice", depending on different cultures that have gazed upon it. Kings of early Kingdom of Vilender even fashioned a chalice that repeated the constellations form to be used in ceremonial purposes.

Inthe elven kingdom of Dalnis stood a temple for Labelas Enoreth, which was built to resemble the shape of the stars, which held great cultural significance. Dalnis was later annexed to Empire of Islenor, and the temple has since been partially taken down and repurposed.

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Alternative Name(s)

Deneir's Hourglass

Type

Star System

Viewed on

Northern hemisphere