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All cultures that spend any time above ground see their own shapes when looking at the | All cultures that spend any time above ground see their own shapes when looking at the stars, but the wandering [[Halflings]] and the maritime [[Elves]] of the Old World are the best known for their complex relationship with the sky. Of the two, the Halfling Zodiac became the Zodiac of the [[Ubrekti Empire]], and thus, is the most commonly known set of constellations on the Mainland. | ||
Formerly, it lined up | Formerly, it lined up perfectly with the Standard [[Calendar]], but the intervening ~1500 years have seen some drift. | ||
The signs are the '''DOG''', the '''BARGE''', the '''DRAGON''', the '''LANCE''' (or '''CROSS'''), the '''WARRIOR''', the '''SERPENT''', the '''RAT''', and the '''DRUID''', | The signs are the '''DOG''', the '''BARGE''', the '''DRAGON''', the '''LANCE''' (or '''CROSS'''), the '''WARRIOR''', the '''SERPENT''', the '''RAT''', and the '''DRUID''', | ||
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*cusp - werewolf | *cusp - werewolf | ||
Each sign has its associated astrological | Each sign has its associated astrological significance, which the Halflings still observe and record, in addition to being used for hedge diviniations. | ||