Omens

Subtle alterations in the world that convey messages from the gods. Sirius holds a special interest in them, but they can be created by any god. The Augur's Legend is a holy-site concerned with the creation and proliferation of them.
== Recurring Omens ==
=== By Sirius ===
* A Kirin appearing in the night sky signifies that a ruler coming into power has the blessing of Sirius.
* Different cluster of stars represent different aspects of the zodiac, and the passing of meteors through a respective cluster represents a rising of that aspect, with comets representing a lowering of that aspect.
* The birth of a celestial sheep with black wool forewarns of an approaching evil in the region.
=== By Artifex ===
==== Good ====
* If a parrot lands on your ship while you are setting off on a voyage across the ocean away from the safety of the shore and doesn’t leave, then you will surely see land again.
* If an Oceant boards a ship on its maiden voyage, and is not chased off, then the vessel is surly blessed by Artifex
* If a structure pleases Artifex, then it’s foundation stone will transform into pitch black marble. This stone can be removed and put on display (as a cornerstone for example) but will return to its natural state if removed from the premises of its parent structure.
==== Neutral ====
* A large butterfly(or moth if the ruler is nocturnal) will try to land on a newly appointed ruler, even if it isn't the right season for them, and the patterns on its wings can communicate a myriad of things about the ruler. This can be anything from warnings of threats, blatant disapproval by certain gods or the people, predictions of things they will achieve and approval/veneration of previous events and so on. These patterns range from fairly blatant to highly vague depending on the strength of the feeling or the level of artistic whimsy that the splinter of Artifex handling these omens is feeling that day.
* A close study of the behavior of bumble bees can be used for crude weather forecasting
* If a cloud moth with black wool flies over the home of a birth in progress then that child is destined to leave a lasting mark on the world.
==== Bad ====
* Swarms of carrion eating insects forcing their way into a place of command is indicative of its leaders' actions have displeased Artifex. 
* If a shard of the Lantern Moon crashes down on an area then doom is sure to follow and the people of the area must prepare for the worst if they wish to survive. 
* If an Oceant bites the rudder of a ship then calamity is sure to strike its voyage if it continues along its present course and/or schedule.
Category:Phenomena