The Stellar Pilgrims’ Conclave

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THE STELLAR PILGRIMS' CONCLAVE

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As friends of Wrin Sivinxi, the heroes all know that she follows a pantheon of deities collectively known as The Stellar Pilgrims' Conclave. Any hero who wants to can also follow this pantheon. The details of The Stellar Pilgrims' Conclave are as follows.

In the timeless expanse of the cosmos, where the stars are the beacons of the eternal night, there exists a divine assembly known as The Stellar Pilgrims’ Conclave. This celestial gathering is composed of deities who watch over the heavens, guiding the souls of mortals and charting the courses of stars and constellations.

Lore of The Stellar Pilgrims’ Conclave:

The Conclave was formed at the dawn of time, when the first stars were set upon the celestial canvas. Each deity within the Conclave represents a celestial body or a constellation, embodying the vast and varied aspects of the universe. They are the patrons of navigators, astronomers, and all who seek understanding in the night sky.

The most sacred time for the followers of the Conclave is during the celestial alignments when the gods’ paths align in the heavens. It is during these events that the Conclave is believed to gather in the celestial domain, a realm of endless night sky, where they observe the movements of the cosmos and the interplay of light and darkness.

Temples dedicated to The Stellar Pilgrims’ Conclave are often observatories with open domes that allow worshippers to gaze upon the stars. The clerics and oracles of the Conclave, known as Starwalkers, are revered for their ability to interpret the celestial signs and predict events of significance.

The lore speaks of the Conclave’s gift to mortals—the Celestial Sextant, an artifact that allows its wielder to navigate by the stars. Unlike mythical devices that traverse planes, the Celestial Sextant is firmly rooted in the material world, guiding seafarers and explorers across the earthly realm by the constellations above.

The symbol of the Conclave is a circle of stars surrounding a spiraling comet, representing the unity and guidance of the celestial deities. To wear this symbol is to carry the blessing of the Conclave, ensuring safe passage through the perils of the world.

The lore of The Stellar Pilgrims’ Conclave is a saga of discovery and wonder. It teaches that every soul is a star on its own journey, and that the gods of the Conclave are the shepherds of these celestial travelers, guiding them not through other planes, but across the vast and wondrous expanse of the world itself.

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The 13 Constellations
One representing every member of the conclave are as follows:

The Thrush
As the first constellation of the year, the Thrush is seen as a herald of the other signs, welcoming them with open wings.

The Lantern Bearer
The serpentine angel known as the Lantern Bearer guides the other signs, protecting them from danger and monotony.

The Newlyweds
The Newlyweds are represented as an intertwined couple or scarves that slip away for privacy. They are symbols of devotion and new life.

The Bridge
The constellation of the Bridge carries the travelers of the Steller Pilgrim's Conclave over danger and toward new adventure, and symbolizes the separation between the dark of winter and the light of spring.

The Daughter
The Daughter is a light-hearted dancer and the first to cross the Bridge into the warmth and sunshine of spring.

The Rider
The Rider is the guardian of the Steller Pilgrim's Conclave who watches over his companions mounted on his painted steed. He is seen as either a stern barbarian or a boisterous reveler.

The Patriarch
Seen as the father of the Steller Pilgrim's Conclave, the Patriarch guides the Wagon through danger.

The Wagon
The Wagon carries the other signs across the sky, and is seen as either a wheel with seven spokes or a seven-pointed star.

The Pack
The beasts of the Pack follow the Wagon and are seen as either loyal hounds or scavenging wolves.

The Mother
Seen as a cauldron over a warm fire, the Mother provides comfort and sustenance against the coming chill of winter and is the spiritual heart of the Cosmic Caravan.

The Stargazer
The Stargazer, sometimes written "Star Gazer", is thought of as either a fool or a prophet who watches the heavens, searching for lost treasures or new wonders.

The Stranger
The Stranger travels his own path that occasionally intersects with that of the Steller Pilgrim's Conclave, and is depicted as a single staring eye.

The Follower
The Follower travels behind the Conclave and can only be seen on the darkest nights. He is a veiled figure that represents what awaits all at the end of our journeys: Death.