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==Currently==
==Currently==
Having lost much of its dramatic luminosity, the body is now faintly visible as a rocky asteroid, holding a fixed position directly overhead.  Careful viewing reveals a faint speck of churning crystal at the bodies visible center.<br>
Swirling and slightly precessing, surrounded with long whorls of pulsating dark blue light which spiral inward, the body appears to be pulling itself into a tight point. It continues to grow ever brighter as it periodically - though without any observable pattern - flashes with angry white intensity.<br>
<i>And, if a [[Moon Mage]]</i>: As it orbits Elanthia, magical observation has revealed a vague trailing disturbance, visible only as it occults other celestial objects as odd distorted ripples in its wake.  No description of the physical entity long hidden within the Nascent Unknown's brilliant lightshow has reconciled the various models put forth by guild scholars.
<i>And, if a [[Moon Mage]]</i>: Though no charts or models have succeeded in modeling the body, astronomers and astrologers alike are in agreement that it is nearing the end of some kind of sequence, however, remain academically divided as to its true nature.


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Continuing to develop, this body has now achieved a synchronous orbit with Elanthia, maintaining a fixed position in the sky. A coalescing whorl of pulsating dark blue light, it appears to be growing in luminosity, shedding expanding rings of harsh light.<br>
Continuing to develop, this body has now achieved a synchronous orbit with Elanthia, maintaining a fixed position in the sky. A coalescing whorl of pulsating dark blue light, it appears to be growing in luminosity, shedding expanding rings of harsh light.<br>
<i>And, if a [[Moon Mage]]</i>: Based on the Nascent Unknown's progression, you feel that it is now orienting itself -- perhaps with intentionality -- and have the harrowing sensation of looking down the shaft of a notched and drawn arrow.
<i>And, if a [[Moon Mage]]</i>: Based on the Nascent Unknown's progression, you feel that it is now orienting itself -- perhaps with intentionality -- and have the harrowing sensation of looking down the shaft of a notched and drawn arrow.


Swirling and slightly precessing, surrounded with long whorls of pulsating dark blue light which spiral inward, the body appears to be pulling itself into a tight point. It continues to grow ever brighter as it periodically - though without any observable pattern - flashes with angry white intensity.

And, if a [[Moon Mage]]: Though no charts or models have succeeded in modeling the body, astronomers and astrologers alike are in agreement that it is nearing the end of some kind of sequence, however, remain academically divided as to its true nature.


First spotted around May 2nd, 2023:<br>
First spotted around May 2nd, 2023:<br>

Revision as of 09:58, 20 February 2024

Currently

Having lost much of its dramatic luminosity, the body is now faintly visible as a rocky asteroid, holding a fixed position directly overhead.  Careful viewing reveals a faint speck of churning crystal at the bodies visible center.
And, if a Moon Mage: As it orbits Elanthia, magical observation has revealed a vague trailing disturbance, visible only as it occults other celestial objects as odd distorted ripples in its wake.  No description of the physical entity long hidden within the Nascent Unknown's brilliant lightshow has reconciled the various models put forth by guild scholars.


Visibility:
Unknown
Start: End:
Date: Unknown Unknown
Time: Sunset Sunrise
Skillsets Affected:
Magic Skillset, Lore Skillset
Other Information:
Circle: Unknown Telescope: No
Starlight Sphere: None


History

Original Appearance

Only recently formed or observed in the night sky, little is known about this object. It appears as a faintly visible smudge of hollow, pale light, and seems to be jittering in place.
And, if a Moon Mage: Hovering at the limit of your perception, the object remains an uncertainty. While guild astronomers assert that it is nothing more than the birth of a new star, their astrologer contemporaries warn of what may come.

Developing Appearance

Slowly developing, it remains unclear what phenomena dictates the evolution of this object. Presently it appears as streak of light whose ends are approximately 5 degrees apart, occasionally bending at various angles before straightening again over the course of several minutes.
And, if a Moon Mage: Your prophetic senses ring oddly while observing the object, and you attempt to make sense of the pattern it creates over time. You feel that attempting to do so would lead to nothing more than frustration and a strong desire to to tear your starcharts and notes to shreds.

Evolving Appearance

Gradually evolving, this body appears to be traveling within our solar system. Presently it appears as arcing and bending lines, which gravitate around a black ring that is speckled with slowly shrinking blobs of hazy, dark blue.
And, if a Moon Mage: You feel a burst of uncertainty and cannot shake the impression of a deep chill. You have the strange impression that the phenomenon is somehow avoiding the orbits of nearby planets, though there has been no recorded changes to its progression across the night sky.

Accelerating Appearance

Gradually evolving, this body appears to be gaining speed as it travels within our solar system. Presently it appears as a vibrating whorl of pulsating dark blue light, fringed with radiating lines which sharply arc into nearly complete, expanding, fading, rings.
And, if a Moon Mage: You are filled with a sense of profound uncertainty, of standing at a crossroads. The phenomenon feels closer, despite remaining constant in size against the night sky, and you have the unsettling impression that it is focused on Elanthia.

Orbiting Appearance

Continuing to develop, this body has now achieved a synchronous orbit with Elanthia, maintaining a fixed position in the sky. A coalescing whorl of pulsating dark blue light, it appears to be growing in luminosity, shedding expanding rings of harsh light.
And, if a Moon Mage: Based on the Nascent Unknown's progression, you feel that it is now orienting itself -- perhaps with intentionality -- and have the harrowing sensation of looking down the shaft of a notched and drawn arrow.


Swirling and slightly precessing, surrounded with long whorls of pulsating dark blue light which spiral inward, the body appears to be pulling itself into a tight point. It continues to grow ever brighter as it periodically - though without any observable pattern - flashes with angry white intensity.

And, if a Moon Mage: Though no charts or models have succeeded in modeling the body, astronomers and astrologers alike are in agreement that it is nearing the end of some kind of sequence, however, remain academically divided as to its true nature.

First spotted around May 2nd, 2023:
It has been 445 years, 144 days since the Victory of Lanival the Redeemer.
It is the 4th month of Shorka the Cobra in the year of the Iron Toad.
It is currently spring and it is evening.
You're positive it's 7 roisaen after the Anlas of Revelfae.

First changed around May 24th/25th, 2023:
It has been 445 years, 234 days since the Victory of Lanival the Redeemer.
It is the 6th month of Arhat the Fire Lion in the year of the Iron Toad.
It is currently summer and it is early evening.
You're positive it's 13 roisaen before the Anlas of Revelfae.

Next changed on July 8th, 2023:
It has been 446 years, 12 days since the Victory of Lanival the Redeemer.
It is the 1st month of Akroeg the Ram in the year of the Emerald Dolphin.
It is currently winter and it is evening.
You're positive it's 1 roisan after the Anlas of Phelim's Vigil.

Next changed on August 12th, 2023:
It has been 446 years, 152 days since the Victory of Lanival the Redeemer.
It is the 4th month of Shorka the Cobra in the year of the Emerald Dolphin.
It is currently summer and it is early evening.
You're positive it's 14 roisaen before the Anlas of Revelfae.

Next change on September 23rd, 2023:
It has been 446 years, 320 days since the Victory of Lanival the Redeemer.
It is the 9th month of Dolefaren the Brigantine (ship) in the year of the Emerald Dolphin.
It is currently fall and it is sunset.
You're positive it's 3 roisaen before the Anlas of Meraud's Cloak.

Next changed on December 9th, 2023:
It has been 447 years, 229 days since the Victory of Lanival the Redeemer.
It is the 6th month of Arhat the Fire Lion in the year of the Crystal Snow Hare.
It is currently summer and it is night.
You're positive it's 7 roisaen after the Anlas of Anduwen.