Astrology

Many mages and scholars within Arenam seek wisdom and guidance from the stars. When such a study is used to find new arcane knowledge, it is referred to as "Astrology". Though all mages within Arenam gain magic from the stars and celestial alignments, an astrologer focuses their pursuits solely on amplifying their connection to star magics, and thus gaining new understanding and insights as to the heavenly realms that lie beyond the skies of Arenam.

Moons
Above Arenam there are three moons: Eyl, the Red Moon; Lavahn, the Silver Moon; and Etsem, the Dark Moon. Eyl is the larger of the three, appearing to be about double the size of Etsem and about a quarter larger than Lavahn. Etsem is often seen transiting in front of the other moons, indicating that it is indeed the closest and smallest of the three. Though Eyl and Lavahn often are said to chase after one another, it is rare that a transition occurs between the two moons, often only occurring once an era. When it does happen, it is said that Lavahn passes before Eyl, and Eyl is able to be seen behind the Silver Moon.

The moons have special significance in all cultures. Humans in particular have always paid homage to the moons and used them for all manner of things, such as time tracking and even praying to them as gods. Elvish cultures, however, view the moons in the same way that humans view tombstones, and associate them with ancestor spirits and ages past.

Eyl, the Red Moon
The largest of the three moons, Eyl is associated with fire, power, majesty and royalty. Its ruby colored surface can be see just as well during the day time as it can at night, and it has long been the muse of poets and artists that seek to capture its beauty and splendor. However, the moon is said to have a violent temper, and great chasms of fire can sometimes be seen on its surface. It is said that when Eyl burns, that it is a sign of great war and strife to come.

Lavahn, the Silver Moon
The second largest of the three moons, Lavahn is associated with lightning, cunning, guile, and wisdom. It is often called "the Scholar's Moon", and it is said to be a particularly potent source of magic when it is present in the night skies. It's surface shines with a bright silvery-white light that bathes the landscape below. However, Lavahn is also known as "The Moon of Madness", as it is said that on nights when its light is at its brightest all manner of strange things occur. Strange creatures are often seen on nights when Lavahn is at its fullest, and men are said to forsake their inhibitions and indulge in more primal desires on nights when it is at its fullest.

Etsem, the Dark Moon
The smallest of the three moons, Etsem is associated with ice, deceit, trickery and death. Etsem gives off little to no light in the night sky, often only appearing as a single dark orb that moves eerily through the night sky, unseen and unheard but ever present. It is said that when Etsem darkens the skies that misfortune and danger are sure to follow, and those that revere its dark countenance commit all sorts of foul and heinous acts beneath its gaze in the hopes of gaining its favor. In times of war, most armies will choose to not do battle on nights while Etsem hangs in the sky, for fear that the souls of those that die under its glare will never be able to rest.