Zodiac of Adylheim

Each of the twelve months of the Adylheim calendar are known to have constellations associated with them, where particular arrangements of stars will hide behind the sun for that entire month. Thus, these constellations are not to be seen in the night sky during their month, and rendered invisible by the sun’s light during the day. The constellation behind the sun on a given month, is said to be the sun sign (or true sign) of any individual who is born on that month. These individuals are often thought or imagined to be born with certain traits in common.

The Guides

The Guides are not an organisation by any means, they have no common code and serve no ideal or god in particular. Still, there are guides to be find all across Adylheim, serving in their own little way to ensure that travellers get safely from one place to another. And, of course, getting paid in the bargain.

The Priesthood of the Namer

The Priesthood of the Namer is a small sect located primarily in Aram, although a few other small temples can be found elsewhere. They're relatively few in number and are largely a monastic order, having little to do with outsiders. While magi will sometimes go to them for aid, they generally refuse to have anything to do with wizards and their kin. For their part the priests of the Namer are committed to staving off the apocalypse.

Famous Magical Artefacts

This article is a collection of some of the more powerful or renowned magical artefacts present in Adylheim. Please note that any item whose location is not included in the text can be considered to be lost.

Weapons

The Axe of a Thousand Dead

The Axe of a Thousand Dead is a bearded axe made entirely of iron, both the haft and the head are made out of solid iron.

Maia

There are no more intrinsic deities than Maia and Akar. Every sentient being—from the chaos giants to the smallest fae—pass from the fullness of life into the grey twilight of death. The inhabitants of Adylheim, however, could not treat these two gods more differently. Akar is revered and praised with feasts and sacrifices. His temples overflow with offerings from farmers, midwives, and the odd formerly-barren noble. In sharp contrast, invoking Maia’s name is considered an ill omen or curse.