Dragon Empires zodiac
The Dragon Empires zodiac is a series of twelve constellations used by astrologers in Tian Xia.12 This zodiac is different from others in that instead of being tied to their positions in the sky, their importance is tied to the phases of the moon.3
Signs
The zodiac's twelve figures are heavily associated with imperial dragons and Tian legends, as well as with specific points in time and phases of the moon. This extends to daylight hours, even when the constellations are not visible.41
The Underworld Dragon
Also known as The Guardian.
The Swordswoman
Some call her the Warrior.
The Sea Dragon
Sea-folk call him Father Ocean.
The Swallow
Different cultures see them as different kinds of birds.
The Ox
Among Tian-Dtangs and Tian-Hwans, the Ox is called the Water Buffalo.
The Sovereign Dragon
Also known as the Empress.
The Ogre
The Forest Dragon
The Blossom
Also known as the Cherry Tree.
The Dog
The Sky Dragon
Also known as the Lord of the Sky.
The Archer
Also known as the Breath.
The Oracular Council of Po Li
The Dragon Empires zodiac is one of the tools used by the Oracular Council of Po Li to help them craft official state rules that are viewed as sacred by many of the Po Lian populace. . “Harbingers of Fate” in Disciple's Doctrine, inside front cover, 10. Paizo Inc., 2018
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 “Life in the Dragon Empires” in Dragon Empires Gazetteer, 51. Paizo Inc., 2011 .
- ↑ “Esoteric Traditions” in Occult Mysteries, 36. Paizo Inc., 2014 .
- ↑ “The Stars” in Travel Guide, 120. Paizo Inc., 2022 .
- ↑ “Forest of Spirits” in Forest of Spirits, 53. Paizo Inc., 2011 .