The Moons

The Two Moons

The world of is graced by two moons, celestial twins that hold deep spiritual and arcane significance across cultures. Known as Anu and Miris, they influence everything from religious beliefs to magical phenomena, their cycles governing the tides, the weaves of fate, and the balance between order and chaos.

Anu – The Elder Moon

  • Size: Large, dominates the night sky.
  • Color: Pale silver-white, sometimes tinged with deep blue.
  • Cycle: 30 days, moving in a slow, predictable orbit.
  • Nicknames: The Watcher, The Pale Queen, The Lantern of Fate.

Significance & Lore

  • The Light of Order: Anu is revered as a beacon of wisdom, law, and destiny. It is said that when Anu is full, the gods watch closely, and oaths sworn beneath its light are binding.
  • The Moon of the Vanha: Ancient elves believed Anu to be the celestial seat of their forebears’ spirits, watching over them from the sky.
  • The Omen of Stability: A bright and clear Anu foretells good fortune, steady harvests, and stable magic. A blood-red or eclipsed Anu is a sign of war or divine judgment.
  • The Lunar Knights: Some ancient warrior orders claim their strength is tied to Anu’s light, their swords gleaming with unnatural brilliance under its full glow.

Miris – The Wandering Moon

  • Size: Smaller and faster-moving than Anu.
  • Color: A shifting hue—usually dusky violet, but sometimes reddish-gold.
  • Cycle: 19 days, erratic in its orbit, sometimes appearing in unusual places in the sky.
  • Nicknames: The Trickster, The Fickle Flame, The Veil Walker.

Significance & Lore

  • The Moon of Magic: Unlike Anu’s steady presence, Miris governs the erratic flow of magic and fate. Wild magic surges are strongest when Miris is full.
  • The Ghost Moon: Miris sometimes appears in places it shouldn’t be—low on the horizon at dawn, flickering in and out of view, or shining even at midday. Scholars suspect it briefly slips between realms.
  • The Harbinger of Change: When Miris vanishes entirely for days or shifts color unexpectedly, seers warn of upheaval—revolutions, betrayals, and the rise of the unpredictable.
  • The Lunatic’s Moon: Many believe Miris influences the minds of the unstable, stirring dreams and visions. Those born under a full Miris are often said to be gifted (or cursed) with foresight.

Celestial Events & Folklore

The Twin Veil (Eclipse)

When Miris passes before Anu, the sky darkens in an unnatural twilight, and spirits are said to walk freely. This event is feared and respected, often marked by rituals of protection.

The Night of the Silver Path

Once every few decades, Miris follows Anu perfectly in the sky, creating a trail of shimmering silver. It is believed that on this night, the barriers between the material world and other realms are weakest, and travelers might step onto paths leading to strange and wondrous lands.

The Blood Dance

If Miris turns crimson while Anu is bright, warriors take it as a sign that battle is near, and ancient orders renew their oaths of vengeance or justice.