Stargrave—Days 352-384
Brumadir
Constellation: The Star
Attributes: Destiny, Fate
Zodiac Flower: Starlight Dahlia
Tradition: The Last Spark – a celestial event where shooting stars fill the sky over the Kingdom of Forsynthia, thought to be a sign of the mother goddess, Valestra.
Dimsleep – the longest night of the year.
*Celise Dhastel's birthday.
Description of The Star
Stargrave contains the longest night of the year, Dimsleep, which is a night usually spent around the fire telling stories and eating sweets.
A time of darkness and intense cold, children born in Stargrave are thought to be "bad luck" due to high infant mortality rates.
The constellation of The Star carries an aura of mystique.
At once bright and shining yet also cold and mysterious, children born under The Star are whimsical, thoughtful, creative and often gifted in some way.
They are thought to be "people of destiny. "
Description of The Starlight Dahlia
Symbolizing fate and destiny, the starlight dahlia is the rarest flower in all of Forsynthia and perhaps all of Agea.
It only blooms under starlight and its white flowers are only visible at night.
When gifted to a new bride-to-be, the Starlight Dahlia is thought to symbolize soulmates and a fated love that will survive the test of time, even carrying over from one life to the next.
Frostfall—Days 1-32
Constellation: The Phoenix
Attributes: Wisdom, Resurrection *The New Year!
Zodiac Flower: Solaris Lily
Tradition: Valestra's Light – New Year's celebration! Paper lanterns are lit for the new year and sent into the air with prayers and wishes, believed to be carried to the stars where Valestra lives.
Description of The Phoenix
The solar new year lands in Frostfall towards the middle of the month.
Although the middle of winter, this makes Frostfall both the first month and the last month of the solar year on Nilos.
The constellation of The Phoenix is a symbol of resurrection.
Children born under The Phoenix are thought to be wise, discerning and serious.
Favoring tradition, they are seen as "old souls" who lead by example.
They bring honor to their families and assist their parents in old age.
Description of the Solaris Lily
A symbol of grace and balance, the Solaris Lily is a boon in the winter months when most flowers fade.
Its large purple flowers fill the air with fragrant, calming perfume.
Elegant and refined, those with the Solaris Lily birthflower are thought to have good taste.
Forsynthia's queen loves Solaris Lily so much that she dedicated an entire courtyard to them at the royal palace.
Thawmere—Days 33-64
Constellation: The River
Attributes: Awakening, Inspiration
Zodiac Flower: Ironstem Aster
Tradition: Skydust Vigil – citizens wear dark blue to honor the Daemonguard.
Description of The River
Thought to be a month of awakening, Thawmere is usually a time when snow begins to melt in the Grapevine Mountains and rivers swell to bursting around the Kingdom of Forsynthia.
Whether surging forward or going with the flow, children born under the constellation of The River are quick-witted and silver-tongued.
A zodiac associated with famous actors and orators, The River can symbolize a person who has a gift for inspiring people to action.
Description of Ironstem Aster
Perhaps the strongest plant in Forsynthia, Ironstem Aster cannot be cut by everyday knives and tools.
Only special blades developed by artificers can slice through their "iron" stalks.
Popular for walking sticks, poles and crutches, the Ironstem Aster symbolizes sturdiness, dependability, and "backbone.
" People born with this zodiac symbol are not easily swayed.