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The '''sun,''' sometimes referred to in literature as '''Helios''' or '''Sol''' (from which the possessive form "solar" is derived), is a vast star composed of [[element]]al fire and pure life energy not unlike that harnessed by [[unicorns]] and [[phoenix|phoenixes]]. This celestial body forms the centre of our solar system, of which only | The [[Achaean]] '''sun,''' sometimes referred to in literature as '''Helios''' or '''Sol''' (from which the possessive form "solar" is derived), is a vast star composed of [[element]]al fire and pure life energy not unlike that harnessed by [[unicorns]] and [[phoenix|phoenixes]]. This celestial body forms the centre of our solar system, of which only four planets past and present have been identified: [[Noxtra]], [[Somnustra]], [[Lunastra]], and [[Achaea]]. Many other planets are known to exist and have been observed by scientists, though their names and natures remain a mystery. Today, only Achaea remains; the first three were destroyed in the saga known as the [[Eternal Night]]. Though the sun is thousands of times larger than our planet, its size pales in comparison to other stars such as the now-destroyed [[Ethian]]. | ||
As a primary source of life energy and light, the sun is vital to nearly all living things on the face of the planet. Its warmth allows for the temperate climate that Sapience enjoys, and its light helps the various green plants of the land to thrive (including the [[Groves]] of [[Druid]]s and [[Sylvan]]s), which in turn feed other creatures. | As a primary source of life energy and light, the sun is vital to nearly all living things on the face of the planet. Its warmth allows for the temperate climate that Sapience enjoys, and its light helps the various green plants of the land to thrive (including the [[Groves]] of [[Druid]]s and [[Sylvan]]s), which in turn feed other creatures. | ||
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==Hours== | ==Hours== | ||
Each of the ten distinct phases of the Achaean day observable to attentive sky-watchers. | Each of the ten distinct phases of the Achaean [[day]] observable to attentive sky-watchers. | ||
;''Late night'': The night begins to wane, giving way to the swift approach of dawn. | ;''Late night'': The night begins to wane, giving way to the swift approach of dawn. | ||
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;''Noon'' : The height of day, the solar orb reaches the pinnacle of the vault, banishing all shadows. The Cyrenian clocktower chimes joyously at noon, celebrating the sun's zenith. Noon is brief, before the sun begins its descent into the afternoon hours. | ;''Noon'' : The height of day, the solar orb reaches the pinnacle of the vault, banishing all shadows. The Cyrenian clocktower chimes joyously at noon, celebrating the sun's zenith. Noon is brief, before the sun begins its descent into the afternoon hours. | ||
;''Early afternoon'': The hours turning after noon are gradual and sultry. | ;''Early afternoon'': The hours turning after noon are gradual and sultry. | ||
;''Late afternoon'' : A slight darkening of | ;''Late afternoon'' : A slight darkening of skies and lengthening of shadows. Sunlight filters past Achaea's three rings, reflecting silvery sparks off of the second. | ||
;''Dusk'' : | ;''Dusk'' : The skies burn with sunset colour even as it darkens with the onset of night. | ||
;''Deep night'' : When darkness rules the land. Retreating daylight brings the [[moon]] and [[constellations]] into full visibility. Achaea's outermost ring glitters pale with moonlight. | ;''Deep night'' : When darkness rules the land. Retreating daylight brings the [[moon]] and [[constellations]] into full visibility. Achaea's outermost ring glitters pale with moonlight. | ||
;''Midnight'' : Deepest darkness, the middle of the night marks the turning point of a new [[calendar]] day. | ;''Midnight'' : Deepest darkness, the middle of the night marks the turning point of a new [[calendar]] day. | ||
Exploring of the planar highways of [[Yggdrasil]], Achaeans discovered the existence of other suns wheeling through the skies of other [[planes]]. The plane of [[Veior]] for instance, has three suns, whilst the plane of [[Drauger]] has as many as | ==Other suns== | ||
Exploring of the planar highways of [[Yggdrasil]], Achaeans discovered the existence of other suns wheeling through the skies of other [[planes]]. The plane of [[Veior]] for instance, has three suns, whilst the plane of [[Drauger]] has as many as six observable at a time. | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Reborn Sun]] | *[[Reborn Sun]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Stars]] | ||