The Starry Night

The Starry Night is a broad river that can range from quick flowing and turbulent waters to running as calm and smooth as glass, that flows through the heart of Artoria , the capital city of The Artorian Empire . It is named for the way the light plays off the water at night, creating the illusion of a starry sky on its surface. The river has a long and storied history, dating back to the earliest days of the empire.

According to local legend, the Starry Night was created by Thassa as a gift to the people of Artoria. She imbued the river with her own power, making it a source of life and energy for the people of the city and keeping her close to the people far removed from the sea.

Over time, the Starry Night became a vital resource for the people of Artoria. Its waters were rich in fish, and the riverbanks were home to some of the most important farming communities in the empire. The river also played a key role in transportation and trade, with countless barges and ships plying its waters to bring goods and people from one part of the empire to another.

Despite its importance, the Starry Night has also been the site of many great battles and conflicts throughout history. During times of war, armies often fought bitterly along its banks, seeking to gain control of the river's strategic advantages. Many great heroes and villains have been associated with the river over the centuries, from legendary warriors to powerful practitioners of divine and druidic magic and everything in between.

Today, the Starry Night remains one of the most important geographical features of the empire. Its sparkling waters and lush banks continue to captivate the imaginations of the people of Artoria, and its many legends and lore inspire a deep sense of connection to the natural world.

Local Legend

The river known as The Starry Night has always been a source of wonder and awe for the people of Artoria. It was said that the water of the river sparkled like stars in the night sky, and that it was imbued with a powerful magic that could bring about great changes in the world.

One day, a young druid named Elara was walking along the river's bank, lost in thought. She had always been fascinated by the river, and she had spent many hours studying its flow and the way the light danced on its surface. As she walked, she suddenly noticed something strange. The water of the river had changed. It no longer sparkled like stars, but instead, it glowed with an intense, pulsating light.

Elara was intrigued, and she began to study the river even more closely. She soon discovered that the water was imbued with a powerful magic, one that could alter reality itself. She realized that with the right spell, she could use the river's power to change the world in ways that had never been imagined before.

Over the next few years, Elara devoted herself to the study of The Starry Night. She worked tirelessly, experimenting with spells and incantations, until she finally found the perfect combination of magic that would harness the river's power. With great trepidation, she cast the spell, and a great wave of energy surged forth from the river. The world around her began to change, and she felt the power of the river coursing through her veins.

For a moment, Elara was filled with awe and wonder. But as the energy subsided, she realized that the world around her had been irrevocably altered. The very fabric of reality had been torn asunder, and the consequences of her actions were unknown. In the end, Elara was consumed by guilt and regret. She had wielded a power that she had not fully understood, and in doing so, she had changed the world in ways not intended by nature or the Gods above and that she could not control.

To this day, the river known as The Starry Night remains a symbol of both wonder and caution. It is a reminder that even the greatest of powers must be wielded with care, lest they unleash chaos upon the world.