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| − | '''Natural astronomy''' is a [[Sage Study|sage study]] in the [[Sage Field|field]] of [[Earth & Sky (sage field)|Earth & Sky]]. Though similar in some matters to the clerical sage | + | '''Natural astronomy''' is a [[Sage Study|sage study]] in the [[Sage Field|field]] of [[Earth & Sky (sage field)|Earth & Sky]]. Though similar in some matters to the clerical sage study, [[Astronomy & Astrology (sage study)|Astronomy & Astrology]], this druidical study is less mystical in its details, concentrating upon relationships between the earth and sky. Mathematics (geometry, trigonometry and algebra) remains an important element of the study, but some knowledge fundamentally derives from an intuitive understanding of nature. |
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* '''[[Navigation (sage ability)|Navigation]]''': setting a course over land or sea, derived from the position of the sun or stars. | * '''[[Navigation (sage ability)|Navigation]]''': setting a course over land or sea, derived from the position of the sun or stars. | ||
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* '''[[Timesense (sage ability)|Timesense]]''': estimate the time of day, give or take a period of thirty minutes. | * '''[[Timesense (sage ability)|Timesense]]''': estimate the time of day, give or take a period of thirty minutes. | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:51, 13 October 2023
Natural astronomy is a sage study in the field of Earth & Sky. Though similar in some matters to the clerical sage study, Astronomy & Astrology, this druidical study is less mystical in its details, concentrating upon relationships between the earth and sky. Mathematics (geometry, trigonometry and algebra) remains an important element of the study, but some knowledge fundamentally derives from an intuitive understanding of nature.
Sage Abilities
The sage abilities below are those acquired by a character through the study, according to status.
Amateur Status
- Navigation: setting a course over land or sea, derived from the position of the sun or stars.
- Recognise Heavens: ability to identify individual stars, constellations, planets and other phenomenon.
- Timesense: estimate the time of day, give or take a period of thirty minutes.
Authority Status
- Predict Meteor Events: Grants the ability to predict strength and influence of meteor showers, affecting druidical magic use.
