Overview
The night sky of Krynn plays a large role in the Dragonlance books and roleplaying games. The luminaries are a reminder of the presence of the gods in the lives of mortals or as a grim reminder of their absence.The Moons of Krynn
The three moons regulate the magic of Krynn. Wizards of High Sorcery draw on the power of the gods of magic through these moons and their power waxes and wanes with the moons. Wizards are only affected by the moon that represents their alignment.
- Solinari is a large white moon, named for the god of good aligned magic on Krynn. It follows a period of 36 standard days (9 days per quarter).
- Lunitari is a medium red moon, named for the goddess of neutral magic on Krynn. It follows a period of 28 standard days (7 days per quarter).
- Nuitari is a small black moon, named for the god of dark magic on Krynn. It follows a period of 8 standard days (2 days per quarter). The moon Nuitari can only be seen by Wizards of the Black Robes. It can be detected by non-evil aligned wizards and astronomers when it obscures other luminaries.
- The Great Eye is a phenomenon that has occurred only a handful of times in the history of Krynn. It happens when the timing, paths, and fullness of all three moons coincide. The three moons come together at the same spot in the night sky, creating a great eye that looks down on Krynn. Solinari, the largest and slowest, moves into position first. Solinari creates the white of the eye. Lunitari moves in second, the medium red moon creating the iris. Smallest Nuitari moves in last, creating the pupil. The three moons hold their alignment briefly before moving away from each other again. When the Great Eye is whole, it is the one time casual observers can see the black moon Nuitari. Also, when the Great Eye is formed, all the moons of magic are full and aligned together. At this moment every magic user on Krynn feels the forces of magic at their absolute strongest, and the most powerful magical spells may be worked. The legendary Dragon Orbs were created on a Night of the Great Eye.
Constellations
The constellations of Krynn share a connection to the gods that share their names. They are the celestial symbols of their power and influence on Krynn. Each constellation also has an alternate name taken from its apparent shape in the night sky.Constellations of the Gods of Good
- Branchala (the Harp) is a harp-shaped constellation visible in the night sky. It is found between the constellations Habbakuk and Mishakal.
- Habbakuk (the Blue Phoenix) is a constellation visible in the night sky. It is found above the constellation Zeboim and between the constellations Branchala and Majere. It is shaped like a Phoenix in flight.
- Kiri-Jolith (the Bison's Head) is a large constellation visible in the night sky in the shape of a bison's head. It is found to the right of the constellations Chemosh and Hiddukel, and to the right of the constellation Morgion.
- Majere (the Rose) is a long, rose-shaped constellation visible in the night sky. It is found between the constellations Sargonnas and Habbakuk.
- Mishakal (Infinity) is a constellation visible in the night sky in the shape of a Möbius strip. It is found between the constellations Branchala and Morgion.
Constellations of the Gods of Neutrality
- Gilean (the Book of Souls) is a constellation visible in the night sky. The constellations of the gods of Good and Evil wheel around this fixed constellation.
Constellations of the Gods of Evil
- Chemosh (the Yellow Goat's Skull) is a constellation visible in the night sky in the shape of a goat's skull. It is located above the constellation Hiddukel and between the constellations Sargonnas and Kiri-Jolith.
- Hiddukel (the Broken Scale) is a large constellation visible in the night sky in the shape of a broken set of scales. It is found below the constellation Chemosh and next to the constellation Kiri-Jolith.
- Morgion (the Diseased Hood) is a constellation visible in the night sky in the shape of a hood with a crown and two eyes. It is found in between the constellations Kiri-Jolith and Mishakal.
- Sargonnas (the Condor) is a constellation visible in the night sky in the shape of a condor with wings spread. It is found in between the constellations Chemosh and Majere.
- Zeboim (the Dragon Turtle) is a turtle-shaped constellation visible in the night sky. It is found below the constellation Habbakuk.
[ Visit the complete Wikipedia entry for Night Sky of Krynn ]
| Searches on eBay |
