[Location] The Zinn'Sunn Observatory

[Gossamer]

~*| The Zinn'Sunn Observatory |*~

Description:

From The Kalendryan Society by Tarot

Who are the Kalendryans?

The Kalendryan Society (also called the Kalendryan Order or the Kalendryans) is one of the most ancient and revered factions in the Aelyrian Empire. Charged with the eternal task of timekeeping, stargazing as well as writing, interpreting and maintaining astrological profiles, each member of the Society is a unique combination of scholar, zealot and wiseman. Kalendryans are a notoriously rigid and tight-lipped faction, following ancestral traditions and swearing nominal allegiance to the Empire and its officials but in fact possessing a complex, self-organized internal structure.

Built almost immediately upon the founding of Zinn'Sunn, the mighty observatory was built upon the tallest hill overlooking the city. The structure itself is a six story stone building with two basement levels for storage. At the top of the building is a tower with a peaked roof where The Stargazers make their observations. At any one time, there are between thirty and forty Kalendryans in residence at any one time. They rarely take Novices, but those members who live year round in the observatory are known in the city and somewhat trusted, for all that their ideas are somewhat unusual. And for this reason alone, they are somewhat approachable for questions and converstations. Its always unusual and enlightening to catch one in a teahouse in a somewhat talkative mood.

While the road up to the observatory is treacherous in the winter, during the summer season one can easily make the journey if there's a pressing need to consult the wisdom of these celestial observers. While approachable and friendly, even though they are unusual, these people welcome visitors and will often give tours of their facility.


Goods & Services:

From The Kalendryan Society by Tarot

Joining the Society

The only way to join the Kalendryan Society is through another Kalendryan in good standing, who will act as sponsor and needs to belong to the Orbit that the applicant wishes to join. Typically the aspiring member will undergo a probation period before the Kalendryan decides to become their sponsor; this will involve one or more tasks or tests, at the sponsor's discretion.

Once the sponsor is convinced that the applicant would make a worthy addition to the Society, they will officially promote them to Novice status and begin intensive training until the Novice is ready to become a full-fledged member. The sponsor will then write a recommendation letter and require the Novice to travel to the Imperial Observatory in Arium to deliver it to the Overseer of their chosen Orbit. While the journey itself is filled with perils, it is customary for all applications to be accepted if the sponsor is in good standing. The newly made Kalendryan is now free to pursue the ideals of the Society as he or she wishes, either remaining at the Imperial Observatory and adopting the monk-like lifestyle of its denizens, or returning to the outside world.

In addition, The Society can offer training in Astrology and Stargazing, and they can definitely be helpful in life counciling and predicting the future.


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Factoid:

Secrets : Distrinct: n/a Type of Location: Observatory Notability of Location: Common Knowledge Training/Employment Opportunities: Membership in the Kalendryan Society Stargazing Training Astrology Training Can This Location Be Self Moderated?: No Credits: Gossamer