Dragon Empires zodiac

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Dragon Empires zodiac
(Cosmos)

Type
Source: Dragon Empires Gazetteer, pg(s). 51

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.Saif Ansari, et al. Harbingers of Fate” in Disciple's Doctrine, inside front cover, 10. Paizo Inc., 2018

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 James Jacobs, et al. “Life in the Dragon Empires” in Dragon Empires Gazetteer, 51. Paizo Inc., 2011
  2. Jason Bulmahn. “Esoteric Traditions” in Occult Mysteries, 36. Paizo Inc., 2014
  3. Paizo Inc., et al. “The Stars” in Travel Guide, 120. Paizo Inc., 2022
  4. Richard Pett. “Forest of Spirits” in Forest of Spirits, 53. Paizo Inc., 2011