The Exodian zodiac, often called the "exodiac", is an ancient belief system introduced by elven mystics that describes events and a person’s fate based on the presence of visible constellations of distant stars.
Tradition held that on the dusk of a child’s birth, the first visible constellation would become their birth sign and dictate their path in life.
Today, we understand that these constellations represent the other stars in the Starcog Cluster, and that their proximity to us makes them burn far brighter. However, being that the Blim system existed at the edge of the Starcog Cluster, the rest of our nearest neighbors took up only a quarter of the night’s sky. For this reason, it is common for the night in Blimnor to be entirely vacant of named constellations, and for a child born then, a disappointing omen.
The Birth Signs are:
Those born under the Swordsman are destined for great martial prowess and athleticism. They are determined in their goals and precise in their execution, dedicating practice both to the aggressions needed to achieve their goals, and the vigilance needed to defend their way of life. In today’s world, Swordsmen are more commonly remarked for their decisiveness and professionalism. What the Swordsman lacks, however, is the sensitivity to understand the needs of those around them, and the patience to slow down to lend a hand.
Those born under the Conflagration are destined to destroy. While this predisposes them to acts of violence, it also imbues them with a furious determination to eliminate all that seems superficial or false, leaving only that which is pure enough untouched. Those of the Conflagration may be effective in their crusade against pretense, but they often lack the understanding of subtlety and complexity, leaving them with a simplistic view of the world.
Those born of the Crown are remarkable for their dignity and confidence. They are destined for leadership, whether by command or by example. They make friends easily and inspire loyalty. However, those of the Crown must beware the pride and arrogance instilled by this treatment, and if they do not balance themselves with humility and introspection, are doomed to become tyrants.
Those with the Bloodsnake as their sign are among the most feared and misunderstood. It is well-known that they hold death, flesh, and sex in great fascination, giving them a command of the occult and profane. However, with this macabre insight is also a gifted mastery of council, wisdom, and friendship. Those of the Bloodsnake must tread carefully, and act in good faith, else become the twisted monsters others fear them to be.
People born under the Vagabond are destined for travel and exploration, never satisfied, and never comfortable anywhere for very long. They are renowned for their philosophy, intellect, and worldly taste. However, those of the Vagabond are also fickle and impatient, and have difficulty finishing anything that they start. For these people to succeed, they must learn to rely on others.
Those born under the Lawbook are methodical, intelligent, and patient. They have a love and mastery of complexity, science, and procedure, and live their lives by the rules. While they are often expected to be inflexible automatons, it is important to remember that those of the Lawbook are as passionate for the discovery of new truths as they are for those already proven. Still, they must remember to embrace uncertainty, otherwise they will miss the opportunity to illuminate the unknown.
People born under Ilar’s Eye are very rare. Ancients believed that these people were destined to become priests, shamans, or prophets. They are legendary for their ethereal voice, alien presence, and vacant gaze. While they speak of things that are often strange and irrelevant, the longer their audience listens, the more they begin to understand and believe. Beware those of the Ilar’s Eye, as their otherworldly aura is both intoxicating and infectious, and can inspire others to do terrible things.
Those born of the Hand Mirror are destined for empathy. While they may appear vain and self-absorbed, their constant introspection gives them a great understanding of their own thoughts, emotions, and actions, and thus allows them to achieve a greater understanding of all people. They are equally content to speak of themselves as they are to share in stories of a stranger. Those born of the Hand Mirror must be careful not to get caught in the endless cycle of self-examination, as it makes them hesitant to act upon their principles, or reach a difficult decision.
Those born of the Hammer are destined to be great builders and engineers, gifted both an intuition for invention and the intelligence of planning. Each decision in their life is a confident and effective one, and these people rarely make a mistake, or are willing to admit it. Where those born under the Hammer stumble is that they believe it is better to build over a problem, than it is to tear it down to its foundation. As a result, these people may live on compounded mistakes.
Not many admit to being born under the Master Thief, as they are destined for failure. These people are born with great ambition, far reaching ideals, and extraordinary beliefs that may give them the confidence to embark on enterprise, and even convince others to go along for the ride. However, whether through bad luck or incompetence, those born under the Master Thief rarely find success in their life and seem prone to an endless cycle of failed schemes that spiral into desperation and infamy.
For those born before the night's sky is vacant of stars, their destiny is most likely to go through life with no significant achievement or tragedy, being entirely unremarkable in their existence. While more contemporary xenoastrologists reject this sign, and use more convoluted systems for determining an "unmarked"'s birth sign, our ancestors were heavily prejudiced against those who lived under the omen.
The planet Chorf was once theorized to influence the wellbeing of people on Blimnor. It was understood and well-documented that when it was retrograde, bad things were more likely to happen.
Since Chorf was destroyed along with Blimnor during the supernova and subsequent collapse into a black hole, we can no longer rely on it to predict misfortune.