Cosmos and Aspects

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The **Cosmos and Aspects** are the representation of planets and gods respectively, via the interpretations of the people through folklore. The naming of the Cosmos and Aspects are skewed towards the focus of emotion they represent. There are more Aspects out there than what is currently depicted or known.

The orbits of the planets are not symmetrical. There is a division of inner and outer planets called the inner circle and outer circle, respectively. This division is not specifically due to their physical distance from the people on Myriad, but rather due to how easily viewable they are.

## **People of Myriad**

The majority of people believe that truly knowing or looking to the Cosmos has detrimental and maddening effects. The naming of planets is considered witchcraft and occultism. If you are someone who knows the names of these Aspects you might be considered to be an evil person.

Most people don't concern themselves with the Cosmos or Aspects. If you have knowledge of these things you are generally labeled an occultist and not to be trusted. There is a history and mythology of the gods, but it is irrelevant to most people's lives. They know that these planets exist but they do not speak of them.

Mystics use the phrase Graha when describing the planets of the Cosmos. Those that follow the path of mysticism follow the zodiac and believe that the Graha and the aspects they represent could grab you, take hold of you, and take control of your life.

## **Inner Circle**

### Opia

Opia is the center of the universe and the sun. Opia is depicted as a swirling mass of eyes and tentacles, representing sight and all that which the light reaches out and touches. Those involved in the mystic arts believe that the sun *literally* has tentacles that reach out and touch everything within its view.

### Myriad

→ *Main article: Myriad.*
The people believe that the Myriad is everything and is seen as a living being. One true main god that is in everything, including inanimate objects. It is believed the Myriad can be communed with. It represents madness. The world of Myriad is orbited by two moons, positive and negative, represented as life and death, respectively. These moons cause eclipses, which have their own maddening and mystical effects.

### Maelstrom

Maelstrom is the Aspect of combat and the joy of destruction and breaking things. The feeling of wanting to kick over a sandcastle just because it would be enjoyable.

### Gnosis

Gnosis represents spiritual knowledge and understanding.

### The Elder

The Elder represents advice given to a friend, logic and reason, and the council given to someone else. It constitutes giving to others.

### Apotheosis

Apotheosis is the aspect of strictly looking forward. That anything in the past doesn't matter. Your actions now and what happens in the future matter.

### Austerity

Austerity represents wealth, prosperity and economy. Those that use wealth to focus their magic do not believe in or know of Austerity. If they knew of its existence, they wouldn't like the fact that it is a planet and would denounce it.

### Petrichor

Petrichor is the representation of nature and judgement. Due to the madness of the planet of Myriad, and that people tend to go crazy whilst living on it, the people of Myriad equate nature with that maddening force. The people of Myriad believe that Petrichor is the only other planet in the solar system that potentially has life on it due to the hues of green and blue they can see. Through oral history, the people believe that the Aspect of Petrichor has long been deceased from ancient wars between the gods. It is said that Petrichor was the instigator between the gods and that it rose up and fought the people of Myriad, attempting to destroy them all. They are fearful that Petrichor will return to Myriad.

## Outer Circle

### Pandemonium

Pandemonium represents choice or having multiple options. It depicts the chaos in your mind when you don't know what to do and must make a decision.

### Legion

Legion is the name given to the asteroid belt. It primarily is associated with suicide and cowardice. The people believe that during the ancient wars between the gods, Legion instantly gave up and let the other aspects destroy him.

### Monozukuri

Monozukuri represents craft, creation, and making things.

### Acquiescence

Acquiescence represents tradition and doing what has always been done. It constitutes reservation, respect, and balance. It also represents knowing when you break from tradition and to do something new.

### Baphomet

Baphoment is the equivalent of the devil. It represents trickery, deception, and generally evil things. It can also represent things coming when you least expect them.

### Nostalgia

Nostalgia represents paralysis, homesickness, being trapped in one spot, and is the antithesis of Apotheosis.

### Emperor

The Emperor is the Aspect of feeling safe, content, security, and being perfectly protected.

### Progenitor

The Progenitor represents the various Aspects of the parasites, bacteria and vermin that people believe they used to be. It also constitutes sickness, disgust, poison, or anything of a disgusting nature.

### Amae

Amae represents trust. Putting your trust in other people and letting them do things for you. Truly depending on another person with your life.

### Kvell

Kvell represents the pride for a specific person or that something isn't your problem. Constitutes the feeling of intrinsic gratification that someone you know accomplished something great.