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The Zodiac Court of Zisnera

"Of the major non-deific celestials, the Zodiac Court of Zisnera have amassed more reverence than nearly any other celestial spirit. As the twelve children of the heavens, this court's influence has managed to lay the bare-bones identity of humanity itself by the positioning of the moon and stars in the Astral Sea."   -Ceridwen Dancamort, in her text On Religion (1599).  

The Stories of the Zodiac:

Each member of the zodiac court was born in the first year following Uthilith's Genesis, and thus tied themselves with various times throughout the calendar year. Humans and Drow Elves adhere to worship of the Zodiac (a faith called Astrology) to a much higher degree than that of other races and ethnicities.   Aries, the ram, was born of the bridge between Lone Moon and Great Tree Moon, on the eve of the Vernal Equinox. A boisterous, dynamic creature, he was created as a gift to Verna to draw her chariot of blooming life through the skies. Some individuals born under Aries include Karyon Beeching and Arden Riverfall.   Taurus, the bull, was born of the bridge between Great Tree Moon and Harpstring Moon. Ciden and Verna dubbed this time of year to be the Bloom - where all life is renewed and refreshed - and created this spirit who would henceforth relax in bliss. Some individuals born under Taurus include Carlen the Arcanist and Ferdinand von Aegir.   Gemini, the twins, was born of the bridge between Harpstring Moon and Garland Moon. Although described as 'two individuals of stunning beauty, forever walking hand-in-hand', they are widely considered to simply be a single entity. Zisnera chose their names as a tribute to all that was lost in the Second Calamity of Exandria: Vex'halia and Vax'ildan. Some individuals born under Gemini include Sufjan the Smart and Jack Frost.   Cancer, the crab, was born of the bridge between Garland Moon and Blue Sea Moon on the eve of the Summer Solstice. She will forever scuttle between realms of earth, sea, and sky, manifesting before all those who experience moments of emotional turmoil. Some individuals born under Cancer include Nadia Moor and Arrah Beeching.   Leo, the lion, was born of the bridge between Blue Sea Moon and Verdant Moon. His presence is like no other - cults across Uthilith revere Leo for his stunning beauty, and those born under his constellation tend towards the dramatic. Rumor has it that The Erlkönig's only true immortal ally was Leo. Some individuals born under Leo include Loki and Edwina Pennington.   Virgo, the maiden, was born of the bridge between Verdant Moon and Horsebow Moon. She is often depicted opposite of Leo, having to clean up the messes he and his followers have created, which is why many of Uthilith's most significant events occurred under her reign. Some individuals born under Virgo include Arcadia Trystweld Draconis Glaadstone and Thomas Pennington.   Libra, the scales, was born of the bridge between Horsebow Moon and Wyvern Moon. Although technically considered an 'inanimate' object, these scales were a gift of Zisnera to the Truthbearer Enaldir in Uthilith's earliest days. Some individuals born under Libra include Dimdani the Dashing, Calypso Althis-Ermendrud, and Helga of Clan Meadowguard.   Scorpio, the scorpion, was born of the bridge between Wyvern Moon and Red Wolf Moon. Little is known about this celestial spirit, as he tends to be quite secretive and reserved in the face of Zodiac politics. Rumor has it that he can be found in his temple within the Elemental Plane of Sand, biding his time for something. Some individuals born under Scorpio include Kamaria ó Conchobhair and Squall Uhrheart.   Sagittarius, the archer, was born of the bridge between Red Wolf Moon and Ethereal Moon. Against all odds, Sagittarius completely defied adherence to the season his constellation fell underneath - although technically a part of Polaris' domain, he reveres the Hunt found in Notus. Those born under Sagittarius' domain are constantly searching for something - whether that be knowledge or a kill. Some individuals born under Sagittarius include Myra Todd and Morpheus Torrentum.   Capricorn, the goat, was born of the bridge between Ethereal Moon and Guardian Moon. This celestial spirit is one of two who live within the planar confines of Uthilith, and he goes by another name to its residents - The Lord of the Mountain. Until 1619, he found himself trapped deep within the Hebra Mountains by a malevolent spirit, until he was eventually freed and caused The Great Arboration. Some individuals born under Capricorn include Paavu Murkstone and Arthur McClub.   Aquarius, the siren, was born of the bridge between Guardian Moon and Pegasus Moon. This celestial spirit is one of two who live within the planar confines of Uthilith, but she does not make her presence known as a primordial entity of the sea. She calls to hapless sailors upon the ocean before consuming their very essence. Some individuals born under Aquarius include Gnorman Gnotthåed and Bartholomew Draconis Glaadstone.   Pisces, the serpent, was born of the bridge between Pegasus Moon and Lone Moon. His unmatched intuition has led to him becoming one of the most powerful members of the Court at Lation's right hand. Although popular myth depicts him as a sea serpent, he also goes by another identity - the Ouroboros. Some individuals born under Pisces include Faladin Soldhom and Halcyon Thýella.

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