13 major constellations, each most prominent during the month named after the constellation.
Stories revolve around the perceived drama that occurs between the constellations, offering many faces and motivations to the various figures. One thing for certain though is that no one has been able to explain why some formations of stars change positions while others remain static.
Guloc - The Ritual. This is the 1st month of the year. The Ritual is one of the Mage's charges, and he protects it from the Serpent. It renews the world and keeps time ticking correctly. Those born under the sign of Guloc have a variety of abilities, depending on the aspect of the moons.
Melethoc - The Tutor. This is the 2nd month of the year. The Tutor is one of the Thief's charges, and she protects her from the Serpent. She allows us to grow and learn and change. Those born under the sign of Melethoc learn more from their experiences and are passionate in all things.
Hiroc - The Lord. This is the 3rd month of the year. The Lord is one of the Warrior's charges, and he protects him from the Serpent. He oversees the planting season and the renewal of life after harsh winters. Those born under the sign of Hiroc can make better use of protective items and spells.
Golloroc - The Mage. This is the 4th month of the year. A wise and powerful man, he performs the ritual that renews the world for a new year, with the help of his apprentice and loyal golem. As a Guardian, his charges are the Apprentice, the Golem, and the Ritual. He protects these constellations from the Serpent and can be found near them during their months. Those born under the sign of Golloroc have a talent for spellcasting, but are often arrogant or absent-minded.
Dyoc - The Shadow. This is the 5th month of the year. The Shadow is one of the Thief's charges, and with its help she protects the Tutor's tower from the Serpent. It distracts the Serpent, leading it away from the rest. Those born under the sign of Dyoc can vanish from the sight of others.
Rochiroc - The Steed. This is the 6th month of the year. The Steed is one of the Warrior's charges, indeed is the Warrior's own horse, and he protects his mount from the Serpent. Those born under the sign of Rochiroc move more quickly, but are often impatient, hurrying from place to place.
Itsuloc - The Apprentice. This is the 7th month of the year. The Apprentice is one of the Mage's charges, and he protects him from the Serpent. While the Mage directs the flows of the Ritual, it is the Apprentice that provides much of the raw power; he is the source of forces like gravity and time, and it is the Mage's master touch that shapes and directs those forces. Those born under the sign of Itsuloc have an affinity for magic, but are more vulnerable to it as well.
Mythoroc - The Warrior. This is the 8th month of the year. He is the protector of the lord and lady, who oversee the planting and growing seasons, while atop his magnificent steed. As a Guardian, his charges are the Lady, the Steed, and the Lord. He protects these constellations from the Serpent and can be found near them during their months. Those born under the sign of Mythoroc are skilled with weapons of all kinds, but tend to have a short temper.
Hiriloc - The Lady. This is the 9th month of the year. The Lady is one of the Warrior's charges, and he protects her from the Serpent. She ensures the harvest is bountiful and sufficient to endure the coming winter. Those born under the sign of Hiriloc are kind and tolerant, the inner peace allowing their bodies to heal faster.
Rahmoc - The Tower. This is the 10th month of the year. The Tower is one of the Thief's charges, and she protects it from the Serpent. It offers shelter from the cold and security behind locked doors. Those born under the sign of Rahmoc find that locks rarely prove an obstacle for them.
Sarnoc - The Golem. This is the 11th month of the year. The Golem is one of the Mage's charges, and he protects it from the Serpent. He is the bearer of the Ritual, ensuring that there will be no troubles for the Mage and Apprentice when they enact the Ritual. Those born under the sign of Sarnoc are resistant to magic, even helpful magic.
Garthoc - The Thief. This is the 12th month of the year. She is the keeper of the tutor, who is cloistered away high in her tower and guarded by the thief's very own shadow to keep her from the Serpent's fangs. As a Guardian, her charges are the Tutor, the Shadow, and the Tower. She protects these constellations from the Serpent and can be found near them during their months. While not typically thieves, those born under the sign of Garthoc, they do tend to be luckier than most. This makes them risk takers and oftentimes ends in a shorter lifespan than others.
Lygoc - The Serpent. This constellation is not associated with a month, as it moves around the sky throughout the year. The great Serpent, sometimes seen as a snake and sometimes as a dragon, is the monster that stalks the other constellations throughout the year. Always hungry for power, it only sees in tones of jealousy and covets the power the others have. Those born under the sign of Lygoc have no common characteristics, except that they are always the most blessed and the most cursed.
