Hearthbrim—Days 224-255
Constellation: The Guardian
Attributes: Duty, Protection
Zodiac Flower: Shadethistle
Tradition: Darkwell: a night when the Maddening Moon is alone in the sky and ghosts are thought to walk the land. Darkwell marks the end of harvest season and the beginning of winter. Tournaments in the royal city of Astravelle celebrate a successful harvest.
Description of The Guardian
Hearthbrim signals the end of harvest, when most farmers quit working in the fields and gather around the fire with their families.
Often depicted as a man wearing archaic armor holding a long shield, The Guardian zodiac symbolizes strength, fortitude and protection.
Children born under The Guardian are often the first to stand up for a cause.
Fueled by a strong sense of duty, they protect those closest to them.
They make loving fathers, strong mothers, and reliable warriors.
Description of Shadethistle
The only birthflower of the zodiac that is poisonous, Shadethistle grows in open fields and pastureland around the Kingdom of Forsynthia.
Its acidic leaves, once ingested, cause numbness or tingling in the hands and feet.
Too large a dose can cause seizures, hallucinations or respiratory problems. Its bitter flavor symbolizes envy or repressed anger.
According to Forsynthian lore, Shadethistle was historically used by spurned lovers to poison their rivals.
This plant is often associated with the darker side of romance: obsession and jealousy.