Your Stars in the World of Sryth [Archive]

Badstench

01-20-2010, 05:25 AM

YOUR STARS IN SRYTH
SCORPIO: October 23 – November 21
Element: Water
Symbol: Scorpion
Rulers: Mars & Pluto

Scorpions are the “deep and meaningful” types... avoid them at all costs. Sometimes you’ll say something like, “Those goblins are being bothersome again”, and a Scorpion will want a detailed analysis on why and how this state of affairs came to exist.

There is no such thing as small talk when passing an innocent remark to a Scorpion. They are the analysts of the world who demand hard facts and irrefutable proof. It is no coincidence that the word ‘anal’ is part of ‘analyst’! They are very boorish!

People born under the sign of Scorpio make good adventurers; the necessity for keeping a cool head under trying conditions is paramount to keeping one’s skin intact, and making correct snap decisions based on learned behaviour is a prime requisite.

Most other adventurers will tell you that Scorpions can stick their prime requisites where the sun doesn’t shine. This is because Scorpions think they’re right all the time. As such, they tend to be over-powering, demanding, and possessive.

Rokmokkara is a Scorpion... need I say more?

It’s interesting to note that Scorpions are ruled by two planets, as if one isn’t good enough for them. Mars is red, which is the universal colour for ‘hot’. Pluto is renowned for being cold. This about sums up people who are born under the sign of Scorpio; when they’re hot, they’re hot, and when they’re not, they’re a frigid little ball of ice that no-one can be bothered with.

Scorpions and Money: Scorpions respect money. They recognise its value as a means to an end, though recognising what the end entails is not so clearly understood. Still, whatever it is, the presence of money is always a good thing, so they will ferret some away for the rainy day when it comes in handy. The rest will usually be spent on the pursuits of truth, higher learning, and bribes... because no matter what you may think, it’s the know-it-all’s that usually get themselves into sticky situations and drag everyone else down with them.

A Scorpions propensity for ‘shooting their mouths off’ in the belief they are always right results in the regularity of high legal bills.

Scorpions and Romance: Theoretically, Scorpions are passionate romantics. In practise, they suck! The confidence displayed by Scorpions lends them a misplaced air of authority that can be quite attractive to some, but once the spotlight has moved on and the audience has departed, it becomes obvious that they really only love themselves.

In relationships, Scorpions can be effusive and gushing toward their partner, but the volatile nature of their personalities will often result in fits of sulking and jealousy if they aren’t pandered to every now and again. In this respect, Scorpion lovers are like insecure teenagers.

Famous Scorpions in Sryth: Perhaps the most well known Scorpion in Sryth is Rokmokkara. If anyone doesn’t actually hate Rokmokkara, then they don’t like him very much. It doesn’t help when you have a name no-one can spell correctly. Regardless, Rokmokkara is well known as a bully, a braggart, and a complete arse. Rokmokkara would disagree with you... he wouldn’t be a Scorpion if he didn’t!

Also listed as Scorpions are: Doolipalally (Nov 2), Zephyr (Nov 5) and Young Ned (Nov 8)

Badstench

01-20-2010, 05:29 AM

YOUR STARS IN SRYTH
SAGITTARIUS: November 23 – December 22
Element: Fire
Symbol: Archer/ Centaur
Ruler: Jupiter

The archer is often depicted as a half man/ half horse, and if reality is any judge to go by, then the horse half is superior to the man half... because Sagittarians tend to canter to possibilities, trot to suppositions, jump to conclusions and gallop to suggestions.

What this means in plain Sryth-Speak is... Sagittarians never commit themselves, never confirm an opinion and never take a stand. If they did any of these things, God forbid they might be proven wrong someday, because what all Sagittarians really fear is the possibility of being humiliated.

In this respect, many Sagittarians hide themselves behind a happy personae and a cheesy grin.

And this is why cosmologists, astrologists and horoscopists erroneously think that Sagittarians are a positive bunch of people. In the words of that infamous goblin Shaman, Henrietta Withaboogeruphisnose, “If I hear another Saggitarian wish me well, I’ll club his man half in the head, then shoot the horse! (Admittedly, that particular goblin shaman was an Aquarius... go figure!)

But the fact remains... outwardly, Sagittarians seem to be happy with their lot, and they have an uncanny ability of being able to spread happiness around. Sagittarians are governed by Jupiter. Another name for Jupiter is Jove. The word ‘jovial’ is derived from Jove. If Sagittarians were governed by Uranus, I bet they wouldn’t be nearly so happy!

Sagittarians and Money: money is not so much a means to an end, but an end to the means, and the means is usually something of a frivolous nature. This is a segue into explaining why Sagittarians are hopeless when it comes to money. Money is meant to be spent, not saved... and if it can be spent quickly, then that’s even better.

Varsil Demonsoul is a Sagittarius... so is Judge Fury, and that’s why it’s dangerous to sit at their table in the Adventurers Collective, because your money will be viewed as being their money as well.

Sagittarians and Romance: Another fact about Jupiter is that it’s the largest planet in the solar system and this correlates to the size of a Sagittarian heart. Sagittarians have big hearts, which they like to share with friends and unsuspecting strangers alike. The problem with having a big heart is that they can bleed profusely. Partners of Sagittarians are often heard bemoaning the fact that they feel smothered in their relationships.

Sagittarian women make excellent mothers, but Sagittarian men make poor fathers. Sagittarians usually become actors or, at the very least, poets and writers.

Famous Sagittarians in Sryth: There are very many of these, and most of them can be found lying in a gutter in the early hours of the morning after Vurii has thrown them out of her bar. She’s got their money... what does she care where they sleep?

Apparently, the Glowing goblin is Sagittarian, which explains why he’s grinning all the time.

Other Sagittarians include Badstench (Nov 25) and Mr Black (Dec 11),

Badstench

01-20-2010, 05:32 AM

YOUR STARS IN SRYTH
CAPRICORN: December 23 – January 22
Element: Earth
Symbol: The Goat
Ruler: Saturn

There’s one thing you can say about people born under the sign of Capricorn... they can polarise the way other people tend to think about them; they’re either admired completely or despised utterly.

Why? Because people born under the sign of the goat are the achievers of the world! They are the high-flyers, the go-getters, the movers and the shakers. No-one likes to think anyone else is better than them, so how Capricorns behave on their journey to achievement has a direct effect on their reputations.

The successful Capricorns are either generous in spirit (charismatic) or generous with material things (philanthropic). The unsuccessful Capricorns might be rich and powerful, but they are also mean, miserly, and prone to sclerosis of the liver due to all the bile they constantly exude.

The sign of the goat denotes a ‘climber’, someone who actively seeks to better his or her station in life. Many people erroneously think the term ‘goat’ is derogatory when, in fact, the exact opposite is the truth. Goats are studious, hard-working, and not afraid to butt heads when the occasion demands.

I’d love to say something humourous about Capricorns, but it’s difficult to make fun of people who are so admired or so despised. A Capricorn can be your best friend or your worst enemy.

Capricorns and Money: When you’re sitting in a tavern and playing pocket-shuffle because you’ve got no money and you hope like hell someone notices and offers to buy you a drink, I’ll bet my next round that the offer will come from a Capricorn. This is not because they feel obliged or ingratiating... Capricorns always seem to have a few gold coins about their person.

Which is a way of explaining that Capricorns are the opposite of Sagittarians. A Capricorn always has recourse to a few gold coins for the simple fact that they plan ahead; they go to the bar with enough for their own needs, plus a bit more. And the fund seems bottomless.

This is because Capricorns aren’t wastrels; they plan for every day being a rainy day, which goes a way to admitting that they aren’t miserly.

Actually, some of them are miserly, which is why they always have money.

The problem with generous Capricorns is that, though they are generous, they’re not stupid, so it’s difficult to take advantage of them.

Capricorns and Romance: This category is a toughy, because Capricorns are naturally cautious when it comes to developing a romantic connection. They are in total control of their own lives, but when they are forced to take responsibility for someone else, they tread carefully.

However, once the confidence of a Capricorn has been accepted, and they give their hearts to a recipient... well... the recipient can count him/herself fortunate. Capricorns are loyal, and they appreciate the attentions of a partner.

I once spied a birthday card dedicated to Capricorns; the front cover said, “I’ll bet this card gives you an erection”. When you opened the card, the caption ended with, “Everything else seems to!” Which goes a way to explaining where the term, “you horny old goat” comes from.

Famous Capricorns in Sryth: There are a few adventurers who show all the traits of Capricorn, but since most of these have survived to old age and retired to a life of reminiscing and boring younger adventurers with tales of when-they-were-fit-and-could-take-on-the meanest-monster, no one pays them much attention. Rynduil was a Capricorn. He should have stayed retired, because all his bragging got him killed in the end.

Thane Mazembak is also a Capricorn, and he continues to butt heads and seek to climb the ladder of success.

Other Sryth Capricorns include: JoeNobidy (Dec 30), Demojan777 (Dec 31) and Psychoadept (Jan 6).

Badstench

01-20-2010, 05:38 AM

YOUR STARS IN SRYTH
AQUARIUS: January 20 – February 18
Element: Air
Symbol: The Water-bearer
Ruler: Uranus

The difficulty encountered when trying to generalise Aquarians is that you can’t! People born under the sign of the water-bearer are highly individualistic, and though their ruling planet begs for the sniggers of toilet humour, Uranus is actually the ruler of innovation and non-conformism... in other words, Aquarians spout the philosophies of ‘freedom’ as loudly and as often as they can.

There is a certain world in the universe of the material plane of which the inhabitants believe the Age of Aquarius began in the 21st century of their reckoning of time. Interestingly, this age coincided with the beginning of the Age of Igtheon on the world of Sryth, and since each astrological age lasts for approximately 2,150 years, we can assume that most Aquarians are currently feeling mighty pleased with themselves, albeit a little bit worried if they live on Sryth.

Regardless, Aquarians are fun people to know, being spontaneously imaginative and interestingly odd. The downside to having the mind of an Aquarian is that they are prone to spontaneously combusting when things don’t eventuate the way they imagine... for proof of this, a perusal of the patients at the Lyrelock lunatic asylum will reveal an uncomfortably disproportionate number of nutters born between January 21st and February 19th.

Aquarians and Money: Aquarians have no use for money. They make it and spend it in amounts that deny a future. If money holds any importance, it’s only in the amount that can be ‘gifted’ away.

Unlike Sagittarians, Aquarian’s aren’t spend-thrifts; they don’t waste their money on hedonistic pursuits. Rather, they are the great philanthropists of the world, always looking for a worthy cause to foster and further through personal and financial commitment.

Some people might call them admirable. Others might call them stupid. Whatever, an Aquarian is rarely miserly or mean. The amazing thing is that Aquarians are also rarely without the means to gain just about anything they desire... their optimism and congenial weirdness often attracts followers, friends and hangers-on who become (essentially) like patrons to their weird ways.

Aquarians and Romance: The rallying slogans of an Aquarian usually involve the words “peace” and “love”. This has absolutely nothing to do with the notions of romance, and it is highly advised that anyone seeking the bonds of emotional togetherness with a water-bearer hurriedly re-think themselves.

Aquarians believe strongly in love and the power of love, but this is usually in abstract terms that encompasses all of life-kind (and quite often inanimate objects, too!) They simply don’t have the time or inclination for one-on-one relationships. In fact, they find the idea of spending one’s whole life monogamously quite bewildering, if not disturbing.

However, if an Aquarian does acquiesce to becoming ‘bonded’, one of three things can happen... 1) the relationship will be an amazing union within which a life of happiness and bliss will be experienced, or 2) the Aquarian will become smothered through the loss of his/her individuality, then become morose and uncommunicative to the point where the other partner runs away, which will enable the Aquarian to re-discover his/herself and everyone will live happily ever after, or 3) Someone’s gonna get killed!

Famous Aquarians in Sryth: Probably the best known Aquarian in Sryth is, or rather, “was”, the great hero known as Syr. Such was his philanthropy that he wanted to save everything! I kid you not, he started off by saving a few peasants before graduating to towns, then cities, then kingdoms and, eventually, the world. Along the way he sired so many little Syr’s that his virility became almost as well-known as his penchant for smashing evil-doers, which were the only creatures he didn’t want saved!

Other Aquarian’s in Sryth include: Many priests dedicated to the god, Palk (bunch of pagans, the lot of ‘em), an adventurer by the name of Hephaestus16, and a strange man who keeps giving stuff away and goes by the name of Rengold.

texlaw1992

01-20-2010, 06:10 AM

However, should our character's sign be based on our own birthdays or on the dates our characters were created? Technically it should be the latter.

spencer

01-21-2010, 04:40 PM

Excellent, excellent, excellent :) Sit repped :)

zmflavius

01-21-2010, 05:29 PM

However, should our character's sign be based on our own birthdays or on the dates our characters were created? Technically it should be the latter.

It would be easier with our birthdays because

1) Character creation day is known by only a few people. Most people only know a general time period, and it would be difficult to acquire people's creation days, since nobody remembers such boring days.
2) Birthdays are available freely on this forum.
3) Birthdays are what Zodiacs are about.

Doolipalally

01-21-2010, 06:52 PM

Rhia's birthday is in April. I know that for the same reason as I know what colour her hair is :)

3) Birthdays are what Zodiacs are about.

True.

Things have changed in the last century or so, though. The most important thing about your horoscope used to be which sign was in the ascendant at the time you were born, which depended on the location of your birth as well as the day and hour. Then somebody had the idea of putting horoscopes in newspapers, and went off to find a tame astrologer to recruit. He or she pointed out that since most people would have no way of knowing which sign was in the ascendant - you need astrological tables to find out - the idea was a bit of a dud. Then they put their heads together and figured out that since your sun sign is easy to work out (it only depends on your date of birth not your location), then they could present horoscopes as if that was the most important sign. Which newspapers have been doing ever since.

Disclaimer: the above was told to me by a friend's astrologer mother who insisted on doing my horoscope once. It in no way means I have the slightest faith in any of it.

Badstench

02-19-2010, 08:22 PM

YOUR STARS IN SRYTH
Pisces: February 20 – March 20
Element: Water
Symbol: Two fish
Ruler: Neptune

There’s a saying: “Clear as mud”! Pisceans have a reputation for being kind souls, generous and friendly. Well, I’m going to let you in on a secret – outwardly, they are exactly as described, and there’s a similarity between the face you see and the face they show you. However...

People born under the sign of Pisces are, more likely than not, blonde… which is a cynical way of branding them as being a bit vague. They’re not actually stupid, but their thoughts are prone to the inconsequential and the unimportant. In short, they are the dreamers and fantasists of the world who see things very differently to the rest of us.

The fact is, Pisceans can often be found with looks of utter confusion written across their features when the real world intrudes on their otherwise idyllic existences. For example, it came as quite a shock to the sage Elumyr (of Hawklor) when his most favourite of all things (a tree) clubbed him over the head recently. His look of stunned incredulity might have been hilarious to see had the clubbing not resulted in his skull being crushed and him falling down dead, but the fact remains that Elumyr had had enough time to avoid the clubbing if he’d heeded previous warnings; he hadn’t, because he didn’t (and wouldn’t) believe that trees could be harmful.

Pisceans are the opposite of Capricans. Whereas the latter are studious, hard-working and ambitious, Pisceans tend to favour the easy roads through life, letting the cards fall how they will and accepting whatever comes their way. In fact, the phrase most often used by Pisceans is, “Whatever”.

But, do not think lowly of Pisceans, for they are a bunch of people who appear honestly happy with their lives. Joy and laughter follows them, and this attracts new friends and admirers with oft regularity. Their propensity for inventiveness and the ability to look at things from different angles makes them good story-tellers and philosophers. They are not particularly clever with their hands, so machinery or items of an intricate nature befuddle them, but they are extremely creative of mind and imagination, which puts the vocations of bard, actor or con-artist right up their respective alleys.

Pisces and Money: It would be fair to say that Pisceans aren’t particularly wise in financial affairs. They are actually quite good at accumulating and saving money, but hopeless when it comes to spending it; they aren’t good at bargain-hunting or bartering, and couldn’t care less what things cost as long as those “things” do what is required. The whole idea of finances and money is viewed as being a rather tawdry subject better left to menial labourers and the working classes, dontchaknow.

However, their nonchalant way of dispensing with money does not mean Pisceans are generous by any means. In fact, their kind and caring nature belies a low tolerance level for beggars and people who squander money. They believe that poor people can best be helped by being made to earn their own keep; charity is just a way to engender laziness! In this respect, Pisceans honestly believe that they are doing the world a favour by being miserly.

The truth is, although Pisceans can spend money on themselves without any thought to personal expense, they are otherwise a tight-fisted bunch!

Pisces and Romance: Pisceans romanticize the reality of romance to the point where they dwell in a fairy tale world of romantic vomit. If people could experience one zillionth of the perfection inherent of how a Piscean views inter-personal relationships, there wouldn’t be any wars. This view of looking at love and relationships has a polarising effect on the partners of the Piscean: 1) they live completely happy lives oblivious to the fact that it’s all a façade, or 2) they take out a restriction order against the loopy Piscean and buy a gun for protection.

However, Pisceans who aren’t completely loopy are usually loyal, faithful, and loving. If you can find one of the good Pisceans, snap him/ her up quickly…. Just don’t open a joint bank account together!

Famous Pisceans in Sryth: There aren’t any. At least, there aren’t any who will readily admit to it. In these dangerous times, one needs to keep a firm grip on reality, so walking with your head in the clouds is frowned upon (unless you happen to be a giant, of course).

Actually, the trader Mezaryl is rumoured to be Piscean, which would explain why her wares and services are never offered at sale prices. Her disarming smile and girlish charm has a way of lulling her male customers into feeling like they’ve got the better of any transaction when, in fact, that isn’t the case at all.

It’s also interesting to note that certain branches of the occult include a high proportion of practitioners born between February 20 and March 20, these mainly being conjurers and illusionists (The late Elumyr is a point in case). This is probably because of the link between mind-magics and the creative imaginations inherent of your average Piscean.

Other people who fall under the influence of Pisces are: Havoc (Feb 20) and Zmflavius (March 15)

Badstench

03-20-2010, 05:17 PM

YOUR STARS IN SRYTH
Aries: March 21 – April 20
Element: Fire
Symbol: The Ram
Ruler: Mars

The reason rams have big curling horns is so they can run at each other and butt heads repeatedly. This can sum up the personality of people born under the sign of Aries in two ways; 1) They are forthright, brave and resolute, or 2) they are thick-headed and stupid! In many cases, both categories are applicable, but for want of putting a positive slant on the peculiarities of Ariens, we shall concentrate on their better attributes.

People born between March 21 and April 20 are aggressive types. They can be loud, obtrusive and demanding of attention, and this exacerbates the fact that they don’t often display much in the way of wisdom. More simply put, they act first and think later. This is not always a bad thing, and it’s interesting to note that Ariens who follow an adventurous lifestyle are often more successful at surviving the hazards of their profession than others. This is because initial reactions are usually the ones that are done unto others before others can do unto them, which is a handy trait to have in a world of sword-wielding barbarians!

Indeed, you might be quite startled to observe the number of raised hands in the Adventurers Collective if you were to yell, “Who’s an Arien, then?”… and this would also go a long way to explaining why Vurii has recently invested in unbreakable furniture.

Ariens approach most matters in a direct and forceful way. It may not always be the best way, but things tend to get done nevertheless.

For the most part, you can trust an Arien. What they lack for in accuracy, they more than make up for with sincerity. There is a famous Srythian saying: “If you want an answer, seek and ye shall find, but if you want the truth, ask an Arien!”… and this is another reason why Arien’s can often be encountered at the centre of any brawl in progress, because they’re about as familiar with tact and diplomacy as a Dragon-Beetle in a feeding frenzy.

Aries and Money: As direct and stubborn as Arien’s can be, it may be surprising to learn that they are quite shrewd when it comes time to spend their ill-gotten gains. Like Sagittarians, they aren’t good at accumulating wealth and saving for a rainy day, but unlike Sagittarians, they can make the coins they do possess stretch a long way; Arien’s are good at haggling, mainly because they’re so single-minded (not to mention intimidating).

Arien’s can’t be bothered with things like banks and investment houses. Their financial philosophy revolves around the saying, “You can’t take it with you when you die!”

Where philanthropy is concerned, Ariens don’t recognise the word. Their purse strings are usually drawn tight… unless the situation involves a combination of booze and a pretty woman (or, if the Arien is female, booze and a shoe shop). The stinginess of Ariens makes one wonder why they are broke all the time. Not only are they always broke, but they have a tendency to rack up debts as well.

Aries and Romance: The Aries romantic is more likely to woo a member of the opposite sex with a playful punch to the solar plexus rather than with a bunch of flowers. Ariens really are clueless when it comes to expressing their gentler natures, mainly because there is nothing gentle about them, and this makes any attempt at “preening” seem awkward and uncomfortable.

However, if the recipient of an Arien’s attentions can see the bodily assaults for what they are (ie; romantic advances), and return the signals favourably, he/she will be rewarded with the adoration of the Arien, rather like how King Kong adored the screaming blonde chick.

And that’s the best way to treat a Arien partner; like an overgrown puppy… throw him/ her a bone every now and then, pat his/her tummy, and the future will be a good one!

Famous Ariens in Sryth: If you’ve ever taken a wander along the paths of a human cemetery dedicated to adventurers and mercenaries in Sryth, you might have noticed quite a few engravings that place the births of the deceased between March 21 and April 20. You should also notice that those same adventurers and mercenaries have a second engraved date that proclaims most of them as being dead.

Don’t laugh, for it has been proven that some of them aren’t dead – they’ve just taken advantage of death as a means by which to avoid repaying the debts they frequently accumulate. Indeed, there is one well-known adventurer who has four separate plots in the Trithik cemetery and has been buried in all of them at one time or another.

Other Sryth adventurers to have their birthdays under the sign of Aries include Taproot97 (March 29), and Nic (April 3).

Badstench

04-20-2010, 10:40 PM

Your Stars in Sryth
Taurus: April 21 – May 21
Element: Earth
Symbol: The Bull
Ruler: Venus

Modesty and dependability is what Taureans are all about. There’s no one safer to trust with a secret, no one who can be more relied on to return something borrowed, no one who speaks with more honest intent. They are, indeed, paragons of the adages; “Solid as a rock”, “Salt of the earth” and “Dependable as death”

All in all, they sound like a pretty good bunch of people, yeah?

But wait… there’s a flip side to Taureans they’d rather you didn’t know about, and this encompasses those other adages used in familiarity with people born under the sign of Taurus; “Bull at a gate”, “Red rag to a bull”, and “Run for your life!”

Because… as dependable, reliable, trustworthy, and faithful as Taureans are, this belies the fact that they are less like a sturdy mountain and more like a dormant volcano

As a word of advice, never cheat a person born under the sign of Taurus, for once their ire is aroused, vengeance will follow swiftly, harshly, and with catastrophic results!

In short, Taureans make very good friends and very bad enemies. Always keep yourself on their good side.

Taurus and Money: If everyone was possessed of the financial wisdom of Taureans the world might be a happier place. Certainly, there would be a lot less poverty, though whether happiness is measured by a man’s wealth does not, in the eyes of a Taurean, necessarily equate to his worth.

Because, to a Taurean, it’s not how much you’ve got, but what you do with it that counts. You’d be hard pressed to meet a Taurean spendthrift, but in the same vein, you’d also be hard pressed to find a Taurean who gives money away to beggars or borrowers. It’s not that they’re miserly… they believe a person stands or falls by his/ her own merits.

If a Taurean does give money away, it’s likely to be in the form of donations to a worthy cause that can benefit society as a whole rather than as a direct contribution to a certain part of it. In other words, if you’re poor and looking for a hand-out, don’t knock on the door of a Taurean.

Taurus and Romance: Knowing what we know about people born under the sign of the Bull, it should come as no surprise that Taurean partners are highly sought after for the loyalty, faithfulness and financial security they can offer. What this doesn’t tell us about Taureans is whether they are romantic.

They are, but in a way that isn’t immediately obvious. A Taurean might not buy flowers or do anything special on Valentine’s day, but he will make sure the cart is roadworthy, the house is in good repair, and all the necessities in the way of utilities are provided for. He does all this for the simple reasons of the health and safety of the people he is responsible for. It’s his/ her way of saying, “I love you”!

Unfortunately, this stoic approach to romance often goes unnoticed, and Taureans are often accused of being uncaring, unfeeling and underwhelming.

It seems a bit of a tragedy, really!

I’m reminded of the story of the Taurean adventurer whose wife threatened divorce after fifteen years of marriage, citing the fact that he never showed her any affection. His surprised answer was simple… “Whad’ya mean? I married ya, did’n I?”

Famous Taureans in Sryth: One of the best known Taureans in Sryth is none other than Thane Pyrond I. This shows in his style of governance over Trithik… he is one of those rare politicians who act with integrity, and has thereby won the respect and loyalty of his subjects. His economic policies are carefully considered and always calculated to the nth degree. However, he is known to be quite severe when need arises, and those who have crossed him surely wish they hadn’t.

Another person born under the sign of Taurus is the grizzled owner of the Goblin Claw Inn, Grutzmil. He wears all the traits of a typical “bull” openly, being a direct and honest sort who expects the same treatment in return. Unfortunately, the majority of the patrons to his inn are mostly scum, so they see his less friendly side more often than not.

Other note-worthies born under the sign of Taurus include Neganti (May 3), Godrick (May 10), and Maskull (May 18)

Badstench

05-20-2010, 11:11 PM

Your Stars in Sryth
Gemini: May 22 – June 21
Element: Air
Symbol: The Twins
Ruler: Mercury

In the Middle Ages the birth of twins was held to be an omen of evil, and it would be tempting to explain the psyche of Geminis in the manner so often mistaken by old-world conspiracy theorists and doom-sayers, which is to tell you that they are the spawn of Satan. It would be tempting, yes, and probably a lot more exciting than the actual truth.

The actual truth is that, although Geminis are depicted by the sign of the Twins, the majority of them didn’t have to share their mother’s womb with a sibling and weren’t born with cloven hooves or horns protruding from their foreheads.

Another accuracy when describing the personality of Gemini is to note that they are a bit flighty, somewhat absent-minded, and quite changeable. The depiction of twins as the sign of Gemini is merely to exemplify the notion that people born under the controlling influence of Mercury have a duality to their nature that usually baffles everyone else (except Aquarians, who share eccentricity as a trait in common with Gemini).

Gemini people appear to be quite a serious and dedicated lot, but they know how to have fun as well. The saying, “There’s a time for work and a time for play”, is typical of Geminis. The problem with the serious side of Gemini is that the projects they are serious about do not always remain constant, and this is where their changeability becomes obvious. When a Gemini takes hold of a cause or a hobby, a pursuit or an idea, he/she will embrace it with devoutness and dedication… until he/ she becomes distracted by something else, then the former cause of interest can quite easily be put aside and forgotten.

This non-chalante attitude to switching interests has often earned Gemini the ire of other people, and it’s these other people who, in modern times, continue to paint Geminis as being the spawn of Satan with cloven hooves and horny foreheads.

The fact remains, though, that Gemini people, despite their dedication to whatever the cause-of-the-moment is, have earned themselves a reputation for being predictably unpredictable.

Vocations suited to Gemini include courier driver, litigation lawyer, or traffic signalman, all of which could be summed up by the most appropriate vocation of all… circus ringmaster!

Gemini and Money: People born under the sign of Gemini are mindful of what money can do for them and are good at ensuring they always have enough for whatever necessity demands. However, they tend not to fret or think about it too much, not being possessed of an overly materialistic nature. As long as there’s enough for their requirements, then all is right with the world.

Nor are Geminis averse to sharing the wealth around with friends and family, and they are happy to donate money to worthy causes as long as they’re left with enough for themselves

Which just goes to prove why people in general seem to like Geminis, and why their reputation for being Hell-spawn is unfounded and unfair.

Gemini and Romance: This is the subject in which the Gemini personalities most often find themselves getting into trouble. It has everything to do with their unpredictability and propensity for allowing themselves to get distracted, because despite professing to be honourable types, Geminis tend to have roving eyes and imaginations. This is not to say they would purposefully cheat on their partners or knowingly commit adultery, but accidents happen, you know?

Thus, whenever you hear a domestic disturbance erupt, with one party accused of being a “cheating, two-faced, sack-of-worthless-expletive", it’s usually a good bet that the person on the end of the tongue lashing is a Gemini… or an Aquarius, but more likely a Gemini.

This is not to say that all Geminis are unfaithful. The one’s who manage to keep themselves loyal to one partner do so because they are constantly being distracted by the wonderment of the love and affection they feel for that other person, and… Ick! That’s enough of that talk; it’s almost enough to make a grown adventurer throw up.

Famous Geminis in Sryth: Although I went to great lengths to explain that the sign of the Twins reflects a duality of personality rather than a duality of physical being, I have to admit that there are two sets of twins known in Sryth, and it’s just possible that both were spawned in Hell.

The outlaws known as the Twin Blades were born under the sign of Gemini, and we all know what a disturbed pair they are!

But even more disturbing are the brothers Cragg, who live in Kyul-Thanor, where they practice the art of metallurgy and insults. Perhaps it would be more appropriate to call their behaviour impish rather than diabolic, but the fact remains that they are extremely weird.

Also born under the sign of Gemini are a whole raft of adventurers: texlaw1992 (May 26), racey (June 11), Moria369 (June 14), Lhiannan (June 15), Draxas (June 18), Nivek and ValothBranstrommer (June 20), and smv1973 (June 21), who has the distinction of straddling his birthday on the cusp with Cancer.

smv1973

05-21-2010, 08:24 PM

Also born under the sign of Gemini are a whole raft of adventurers: texlaw1992 (May 26), racey (June 11), Moria369 (June 14), Lhiannan (June 15), Draxas (June 18), Nivek and ValothBranstrommer (June 20), and smv1973 (June 21), who has the dubious distinction of straddling his birthday on the cusp with Cancer and is, therefore, a lot weirder than everyone else!

Thanks a lot. :):)

Badstench

06-21-2010, 10:30 PM

Your Stars in Sryth
Cancer: June 22 – July 20
Element: Water
Symbol: The Crab
Ruler: The Moon

The crab is a strange creature that walks sideways, and this is somewhat analogous of the personalities of people born between June 22 and July 20. Cancerians, they are called, and this sign plays host to a very mysterious bunch of people.

It’s hard to pin Cancerians down; they possess both the best and worst attributes of all the other star signs. This makes it difficult to categorize them and, truth be known, that’s exactly how a Cancerian prefers things. This is not to say that they’re secretive, but they are private people who don’t like attention. The practical upshot of this is that Cancerians are the quiet achievers of the world, those folk who tend to get things done because they’re not being constantly interrupted and bothered by admirers… or enemies.

And that’s what I mean when I say that moving sideways is analogous of a Cancerian, because you never see them coming. It’s not that they aren’t approaching, they just don’t appear to be.

There’s another crab-like analogy that fits well with Cancerians, and this has to do with crabs having a tough outer shell. It is often said of Cancerians that they are thick-skinned. Nothing could be further from the truth, for people born under the rule of the Moon are very sensitive individuals prone to high states of emotion. Thus, it would be better to think of Cancerians as having a soft interior, and you would know this as the truth if you were to ever spy them throwing a hissy fit in an unguarded moment.

To sum this up, Cancerians are the type of people most likely to go postal, most likely to have a name like Irilden Southrunner, and most likely to be involved in secret societies… or, at the very least, to have a secret handshake.

Cancer and Money: Cancerians are all about money!

Some people are good at saving money and some people aren’t. Cancerians fall into the former part of that statement simply because they don’t find it necessary to be ostentatious. This doesn’t mean they aren’t materialists, and it would probably surprise most other people to know that Cancerians aspire to wealth and opulence like no other star sign. They’re the type of people who might have obscenely expensive art collections shut away in underground vaults, or who live in mansions that appear outwardly dilapidated, but are appointed with every comfort and convenience imaginable inside.

On a more understandable level (understandable to the rest of us mere mortals), the Cancerian is the one person in a group whose wallet always seems to bulge at the sides from the pressure of a thick wad of notes… and, believe me, I’m not talking about post-it notes.

But you try and prise just one of those notes from a Cancerian and you’ll find yourself with either a boot up your backside or knife in your guts, because Cancerians are notorious misers. Not only are they miserly, but they’re mean with it.

On the positive side, though, Cancerian’s are very generous with advice… usually along the lines of, “Get a haircut and get a real job”.

Cancer and Romance: The quiet ones, they say, make the most faithful and trustworthy companions. This might be true, but you might notice the word “romance” was missing from that sentence.

A partnership of a personal nature is more commonly viewed in the terms of a business transaction: a Cancerian man would fully expect a dowry to accompany a prospective partner, while a Cancerian woman would only accept a man who can provide to her expensive tastes. Marriage is a promise of expectation; ie, “We promise to accept each other, and to accept that there won’t be any overt displays of affection that could be misconstrued in a romantic or “loving” way, and as long as we treat each other with respect and raise the requisite 2.4 children until the day they can be sent off to boarding school, then that will be just peachy… but woe betide you if you ever cheat on me, ‘cos I’ll see to it that my lawyers take you for everything you’ve got!”

Famous Cancerians in Sryth: I’ve already mentioned the name, Irilden Southrunner. No one actually knows what The Phantom Assassin looks like or what his aspirations are, but we can, at least, point to his secrecy as a trait that gives him away as being Cancerian.

Vurii, barkeep at the Adventurers Collective, is also Cancerian. Outwardly, she doesn’t display any signs of being a crab, except for the fact that she’s a businesswoman through and through. And loves money. And she’s not romantically linked. And she can be mean as Hell!

Other persons of note who are born between June 22 and July 20 include: Zeriken (June 28), Paladin (June 30), Wolfman10 (July 1), DEC100110 (July 14), Lightwielder (July 15), Mordain (July 19) and Dariel (July 20 – another cusp sitter).

Badstench

07-22-2010, 08:22 PM

Your Stars in Sryth
Leo: July 23 – August 22
Element: Fire
Symbol: The Lion
Ruler: The Sun

Leo is symbolised by a lion. The lion is synonymous with attributes including courage, strength and leadership, and also with awful smells, unruly noises and the puzzling disappearance of livestock. Now, I’m not suggesting that people born between July 23 and August 22 could do with deodorizing, elocution lessons and an examination of their dietary habits, but they’d probably be a lot more successful in life if only they’d shower every morning and eat a healthy bowl of cereal instead of a greasy plate of wilderbeast and fried ostrich eggs.

As it is, Leo people are usually successful despite their shortcomings. It’s true that many of them are born leaders, and part of having successful leadership qualities includes being charismatic. If nothing else, Leos ooze charisma… it bleeds from them like toothpaste squeezed from a tube… or like that viscous icky-ness that gurgles from a popped pimple… which is just as well, because they’re not renowned for being particularly handsome examples of humankind.

Okay, that last bit was a bit overly negative and not altogether accurate, but it can be used as an example to show how Leos can polarise the way other people relate to them. For example, Runeskin had his fair share of detractors even though his personal charisma score was ‘through the roof’, which is to be expected from a demon who uses temptation as a tool. And he wasn’t particularly ugly! He looked like a big ogre and was blue and covered in tattoos, but this is not so different from anyone you might encounter in New York City in the winter-time.

By this, it should be obvious that Leos attract followers and enemies alike, and theirs is always a tempestuous existence fraught with excitement and danger and really wild times. That’s why they have to be courageous and strong, because anything less would see them sucked into the miasmic bog of public opinion, stripped, scrutinized and found to be nothing more than a smelly, noisy lions.

Leo and Money: Leos are a fire sign, which is a way of admitting how hopeless they are at saving money and how excellent they are at spending it. Think of how fire is the element that consumes everything it touches and you pretty much have a glimpse into the money pouch of a Leo… it’s usually empty.

The puzzling enigma of this perpetual poverty is that Leo’s never seem to be! It mystifies other people how Leos are able to afford their lavish lifestyles. The truth is that, by themselves, they’d be hopelessly lost in an economic world. Maybe the gods knew this when they were dishing out the attributes of each zodiac sign and gifted Leo with high charisma as a way to offset their natural proclivity for being spend-thrifts.

Whatever, Leos never seem to have any money, but what they have instead is far better… they have rich admirers and/or employers who provide fat expense accounts!

Leo and Romance: There’s no other star sign so attractive as a Leo with a bottomless expense account, a charming smile and the gift of the gab. Leo’s are truly romantic, being attentive, understanding and generous.

Be careful though, for being truly romantic does not always make for a true romantic, and Leos are often discovered to be charming scoundrels rather than loving paramours. They are as adept at breaking hearts as they are at wooing them. It’s possible that Leos don’t mean to be like this; all he/she really wants is to love and be loved… by as many people as possible.

Still, the Leo who discovers his true love does so with amazing passion, fierce loyalty and undying devotion, and anyone lucky enough to attract the love of a Leo can look forward to a life of happiness, albeit behind the restraints necessary for a wild and exciting ride.

Famous Leos in Sryth: To think of Leos as being brave and courageous does not mean they have to be “Mummy’s little darlings”. Some of them are downright evil, as evidenced by the birth-date of Runeskin being celebrated sometime in early August.

Coincidentally, the commander of the garrison stationed at Silverwysp during the war against Runeskin, one Captain Millark, is also a Leo.

Other notables born under the sign of Leo include: Scarbrow (August 2), Wyllow (August 3), cddanforth (August 12), grelan (August 15), and Taleria (also August 15).

crazyjay13

08-04-2010, 07:46 PM

im a capicorn

Badstench

08-22-2010, 06:58 PM

Your Stars in Sryth
Virgo: August 23 – September 22
Element: Earth
Symbol: The Chaste Woman/ The Virgin
Ruler: Mercury

What name should we dub people born beneath the sign of Virgo, whose symbol is depicted as a virgin? Certainly not as Virgins, for there are fewer of these than makes the name warranted. (If there is such a thing as a chaste woman, the knowledge might be worth keeping secret, for the person would quickly become a ‘chased’ woman). And certainly not as Virginians, because that would suggest that the world is full of eastern Americans who wear cowby hats and, Srythak knows, we don’t need any more of them. Virgons has been mooted, but that is too reminiscent of Douglas Adams’ startling introduction to the Vogons from the planet Vogon, and we don’t need any more of them, either.

We cant call them Vegans; that name has already been usurped by a population of people who deny themselves a God-given pleasure of gastronomic necessity (my opinion), and Virgotians, or Virgots, just sounds plain silly. That takes us back to “Virgos”, which is wholly unimaginative, but probably the most appropriate.

With a star-sign that encompasses such a provocatively suggestive name, and a symbol that is obviously feminine in nature, is it any wonder that you will be hard pressed to find an average red-blooded Srythian male adventurer who will admit to being born between August 23 and September 22? No, it is not, for the mental picture of a Virgo will always remain etched into the minds of people as being an inexperienced girl…

… or a mother-figure; the type of mother we all wish we’d had… the type of mother who nurtured us from the breast and let us eat as much ice-cream as we wanted and was the best damned cook in the whole world and who actually liked the girl/boyfriends we brought home and who didn’t mind if our bedrooms resembled the aftermath of a nuclear war. She was probably a respected member of the PTA, dressed like she lived perpetually in 1954, was wise without being a know-it-all, was loved by everyone, but saved her own love for her most favourite person in the whole-wide-world, who was, of course, you!

So you see, it would be hard for a sword-wielding barbarian to gain any credibility if he/she admitted to being a Virgo. Still, there are some merits to the star sign that deserve recognition, for without such people, the world would be a place of disconcerting unpredictability.

Virgos are the type of people one can trust, without reservation or worry. They are the caring types who would most likely find employment as a nurse, a physician or a pre-school child minder, and if they didn’t have a job, they’d probably be kept busy through environmental and humanitarian activities (but nothing of an overly militant nature, mind you) or do voluntary work for the SPCA

Virgos get on best with Taureans and Capricorns, so it isn’t difficult to imagine that, although they are well thought of and attract friends easily, it isn’t because of their spontaneity and sense of humour. All three are Earth signs, you see? It’s the ‘safe’ element.

Virgo and Money: Virgos have always got money somewhere about them, and they’re a natural target for the people born to fire signs who never seem to have any (like Sagittarians). This is because Virgo’s are both generous and oblivious to the fact that some people can actually be dishonest about being poor.

Unlike Taureans, the philanthropy of Virgos shows up in the form of small personal ‘gifts’ to individuals rather than by large donations to organised charities. However, the generosity of Virgos will quickly disappear if the recipient of their largesse is discovered to be a recidivist [I love that word] wastrel. Instead, any help offered the miscreant will then manifest in the explaining of directions to any psychological establishment that might help them with their problem.

Virgos live comfortably, without ostentation or frills. They might not appear wealthy, but they are rich in ways so much more meaningful than by monetary value. In this, they are to be envied.

Virgo and Romance: To all and everyone born under any star sign, if you can latch onto a Virgo partner, do so like a limpet!

Virgos love to be romanced in the tried and trusted ways, which usually involve attentiveness, honesty, consideration, and chivalrous behaviour. If gifts are expected, a box of chocolates or a self-composed poem would be cherished more than a diamond necklace.

In return, Virgos will display all the traits listed above and for as long the partnership is maintained. Virgos show their love openly and without exception, and they are all about pleasing their partners…

…and that’s another reason why any self-respecting adventurer would never admit to being a Virgo. What a bunch of sissies, they are!

Famous Virgo Adventurers in Sryth: None – see immediately preceding sentence.

Other personages born under the star sign of Virgo include: Neo (August 25), Jimyred (August 29), dman2life (August 30), Wetheril (September 3), Darklite (September 9), gbpacker (September 10), A huge double-banger of a day with both Oldschool and Spencer (September 13), Another double-banger with Girriwer and Thingirl (September 20), and Acebrock (September 22).

Young Ned

08-25-2010, 02:40 AM

You missed "Virgonians" and "Virgonites", but those sound like aliens from Star Trek, so no great loss...

Badstench

09-22-2010, 01:25 PM

YOUR STARS IN SRYTH
Libra: September 23 – October 21
Element: Air
Symbol: The Scales (of Justice)
Ruler: Venus

It seems fitting that this thread brings us full circle to the last sign of the zodiac that is Libra.

Librans are good people to know, albeit tinged with uncertainty. They're an air sign, which means they tend to be a bit airy-fairy, non-commital, and sitting-on-the-fence types.

For example... if you just purchased a new pair of jeans and asked a Libran, "Does my ass look fat in these?"... the Libran would say "No", then go make a coffee, clean the bathroom, or do any amount of stuff to avoid an explanation of the answer.

Librans are also prone to excessive amounts of positivism; they are the glass-half-full type people, but tinged with a bit of doubt.

Their symbol is The Scales, which has nothing to do with justice or the legal profession. If they are weighing anything, it's you!

Be careful if you choose a friendship with a Libran, for they will tell it like it is, warts and all... or not.

Librans and Money
Unlike most other air signs, Librans are actually quite good at fiscal responsibility. They may not hold personal wealth, but they always have a few coins to spare for the rest of us

But be careful of Librans... If they have a few coins for you, a price will be exacted eventually.

Librans and Romance
This is where the strength of Librans lies, for they are both romantic and loyal. The romanticism of Librans knows no bounds... they are the pychic lovers, the material givers, the wished-for partners.

They're the girl/ man of your dreams. They are both the adonis and the venus. They are the beauty and the excitement.

Famous Librans in Sryth

The most important birthdate for Libra is the mythical figure known as "GM", but we won't dwell on mythical figures.

There are more importat persons who are very real, not least of which is Scout1idf (September 26), and Breedenc (October 4)

But I have recently become privvy to a few other birthdates that coincide with Libra, not least of which is the special day of Balgarom Stonelord