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The '''Planetarium of the Crown''' is a domed structure that was designed as a gift to [[Hashan]] by [[Tavarius]], a former citizen of the city, and played a pivotal role in the events preceding the [[Eternal Night]]. Originally constructed at the end of Gaear Street in Hashan, it is no longer accessible through the main gates; instead, one must pass through a tunnel hidden in the [[Northern Ithmia]] to enter.
The '''Planetarium of the Crown''' is a large structure that was originally designed as a gift to [[Hashan]] by [[Tavarius]], who was [[Slith]] in disguise. It would play a pivotal role leading up to the events of the [[Eternal Night]].  


Tavarius' project was given initial approval by the city's leadership; however, the location of the building site was chosen and construction commenced without further notification to the council. The subsequent destruction of a portion of Hashan's northern wall and the elusive demeanor of Tavarius became a point of contention within the city.
While at first Tavarius' project was met with approval by the city leadership, he would later be found advancing his plans without council approval. Focusing on the north walls of Gaear Street, Tavarius' labourers would quickly begin their demolitions and constructions. Following its completion, the [[Disc of the Nocturne]] would suddenly be moved to the top of the planetarium's tower and utilized to enact the disastrous events of the Eternal Night saga.


Within the planetarium several exhibits are housed, including a working orrery, telescope, and an overhead galaxy; while upon a platform at the top of the planetarium's tower rests the [[Disc of the Nocturne]].
For many years following the Eternal Night, the Gaear Street landmark was closed to the public and the planetarium fell into disarray. A secret make-shift tunnel was constructed from the [[Northern Ithmia]] that allowed interested parties to explore the now abandoned structure. Following the reintroduction of [[Alchemy]] by the [[Cauda Pavonis]], as well as a revitalised interest in the study of [[Stars|Astronomy]], the city of [[Hashan]] began a project to renovate and refurbish the planetarium. Roughly in the year 580 AF, the city officially re-opened the planetarium and boarded up the secret entrance. The renovated planetarium was officially hailed as the most advanced observatory in Achaea.
 
The newly opened planetarium was visited by the Rubedan Master of the Cauda Pavonis, and he asked if the facility's advanced tools could be used to find a celestial body aligned with the alchemical energies of copper. After some time, Inc Anemides-Sly was successful and discovered a nebula aligned with these energies, dubbing it the [[Nebula Coronae]].
 
Roughly in the year 834 AF, a large earthquake struck the city of [[Hashan]] and caused structural damage to the planetarium. Though the damage was minimal, and repairs were quickly administered to return the facility to working order, the [[Disc of the Nocturne]] was lost during the natural disaster.
 
Within the planetarium, several exhibits are housed including an [[orrery]], a telescope, an overhead galaxy, and many more items and relics of astronomical significance.


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Latest revision as of 09:38, 17 June 2024

The Planetarium of the Crown is a large structure that was originally designed as a gift to Hashan by Tavarius, who was Slith in disguise. It would play a pivotal role leading up to the events of the Eternal Night.

While at first Tavarius' project was met with approval by the city leadership, he would later be found advancing his plans without council approval. Focusing on the north walls of Gaear Street, Tavarius' labourers would quickly begin their demolitions and constructions. Following its completion, the Disc of the Nocturne would suddenly be moved to the top of the planetarium's tower and utilized to enact the disastrous events of the Eternal Night saga.

For many years following the Eternal Night, the Gaear Street landmark was closed to the public and the planetarium fell into disarray. A secret make-shift tunnel was constructed from the Northern Ithmia that allowed interested parties to explore the now abandoned structure. Following the reintroduction of Alchemy by the Cauda Pavonis, as well as a revitalised interest in the study of Astronomy, the city of Hashan began a project to renovate and refurbish the planetarium. Roughly in the year 580 AF, the city officially re-opened the planetarium and boarded up the secret entrance. The renovated planetarium was officially hailed as the most advanced observatory in Achaea.

The newly opened planetarium was visited by the Rubedan Master of the Cauda Pavonis, and he asked if the facility's advanced tools could be used to find a celestial body aligned with the alchemical energies of copper. After some time, Inc Anemides-Sly was successful and discovered a nebula aligned with these energies, dubbing it the Nebula Coronae.

Roughly in the year 834 AF, a large earthquake struck the city of Hashan and caused structural damage to the planetarium. Though the damage was minimal, and repairs were quickly administered to return the facility to working order, the Disc of the Nocturne was lost during the natural disaster.

Within the planetarium, several exhibits are housed including an orrery, a telescope, an overhead galaxy, and many more items and relics of astronomical significance.