Observatory (Katapesh)
A 20-foot-square stone platform in the middle of an otherwise featureless plain in southern Katapesh, the Observatory would be of little interest if not for its spectacular magic.
The platform's craftsmanship indicates that it is of dwarven workmanship. In the centre is carved an ornate butterfly, the religious symbol of Desna, while in each corner of the platform stands a pillar. The site is clearly dedicated to the goddess of dreams and travel, and when a person lies on her religious symbol and looks up at the sky, it is vastly magnified. Between the four corner pillars, the night sky appears much closer and clearer, stars pulse, and distant meteors fly past as if mere feet above.
It is no surprise this site is seen as holy and attracts worshippers, astronomers, and prophets all seeking inspiration.1
References
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- ↑ . “Land of Adventure” in Dark Markets, A Guide to Katapesh, 9. Paizo Inc., 2009
