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{{Worldbuilders}}{{Infobox location|title = {{PAGENAME}}|image=Moon_Court_3-ai.JPG|imagecaption=Banner of the Moon Court}}A court of independent, Unseelie fey led by Archfey, satyr, and bard Lady Luanach.   
{{Infobox location|title = {{PAGENAME}}|image=Moon Court 2.JPG|imagecaption=Banner of the Moon Court}}A court of independent, Unseelie fey led by Archfey, satyr, and bard Lady Luanach.   


==The Tenets, Watch, and Concord==
==The Tenets, Watch, and Concord==
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===The Seats of the Celestial Watch===
===The Seats of the Celestial Watch===
[[File:Celestial Watch.jpeg|thumb|From top left to bottom right: Erma Goodgrove, Rosemaris Trueleaf, [[Amaris Luanach]], Newt, Lamura, Lady Celenica Luanach]]
[[File:TheCelestialWatch.jpeg|thumb|From top left to bottom right: Erma Goodgrove, Amaris Luanach, Rosemaris Trueleaf, Newt, Lamura]]
I. The Enforcer: A native of the Moon Court who has demonstrated immense strength of judgment and physical or magical prowess. Tasked with ensuring the tenets are obeyed and apprehending those who would break them.  
I. The Enforcer: A native of the Moon Court who has demonstrated immense strength of judgment and physical or magical prowess. Tasked with ensuring the tenets are obeyed and apprehending those who would break them.  


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V. The Minstrel: A native of the Moon Court with great and varied musical ability. Tasked with leading official festivities and all manner of revelry.  
V. The Minstrel: A native of the Moon Court with great and varied musical ability. Tasked with leading official festivities and all manner of revelry.  


''-Position held by the faerie dragon Newt.''
''-Position held by the faerie dragon Newt.''  
 
VI. The Leader: A native of the Moon Court who has proven themselves worthy to lead with the Moon’s Grace.
 
''-Position held by the satyr Lady Celenica Luanach.'' 


===The Moon-Wynteria Concord===
===The Moon-Wynteria Concord===
<blockquote>In accordance with Her Ladyship Celenica Luanach and Her Eminence Aurora Allurian, the courts of Moon and Wynteria do hereby decree an alliance. Henceforth, these courts shall ally with one another in conflicts concerning other fey houses and shall assist each other in affairs concerning mortals, should it be determined that such help is a necessity. These courts shall bear no ill will towards each other for past conflicts and shall move towards a more revelrous future in tandem. A member of the Moon Court shall not declare a geas over a member of the Wynteria Court and a member of the Wynteria Court shall not declare a geas over a member of the Moon Court. Fey pacts made between those who hail from either court shall be honored lest the violator invoke a greater curse than would be typical for violation of such a bargain. To see that the traditions of both courts are respected by the other, the Moon Court will henceforth celebrate the Day of Reflection and the Wynteria Court will henceforth celebrate the Day of the Dark Moon. Finally, Heiress Amaris Luanach and Successor Sayla Allurian shall wed. With these terms, the Moon-Wynteria alliance is sealed.  
In accordance with Her Ladyship Celenica Luanach and Her Eminence Aurora Allurian, the courts of Moon and Wynteria do hereby decree an alliance. Henceforth, these courts shall ally with one another in conflicts concerning other fey houses and shall assist each other in affairs concerning mortals, should it be determined that such help is a necessity. These courts shall bear no ill will towards each other for past conflicts and shall move towards a more revelrous future in tandem. A member of the Moon Court shall not declare a geas over a member of the Wynteria Court and a member of the Wynteria Court shall not declare a geas over a member of the Moon Court. Fey pacts made between those who hail from either court shall be honored lest the violator invoke a greater curse than would be typical for violation of such a bargain. To see that the traditions of both courts are respected by the other, the Moon Court will henceforth celebrate the Day of Reflection and the Wynteria Court will henceforth celebrate the Day of the Dark Moon. Finally, Heiress Amaris Luanach and Successor Sayla Allurian shall wed. With these terms, the Moon-Wynteria alliance is sealed.  


''Lady Celenica Luanach''
''Lady Celenica Luanach''


''Eminence Aurora Allurian''</blockquote>
''Eminence Aurora Allurian''


== The Compendium of Celestic Runes ==
== The Compendium of Celestic Runes ==
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Celestic Rune XX: I shalt bequeath markings directly unto the flesh of those I deem sound enough to handle such a thing.
Celestic Rune XX: I shalt bequeath markings directly unto the flesh of those I deem sound enough to handle such a thing.


== Lunar Faithful Beliefs ==
==History==
 
=== The Path of Ersa ===
[[File:Saint Ersa-ai.jpeg|thumb|Saint Ersa]]
'''Basic Beliefs'''
 
This path is considered heretical by the Lunar Faithful of the Cressida Weald, but it takes journeying to the Cressida Weald for beginning practitioners to venture past the initiate stage and become full-fledged Ersites. The premier belief of this path is that the moon giant Ersa Atlastja was the living, new moon aspect of the moon goddess Fengari and believers must follow in the steps she walked—making personal and impersonal sacrifices—to liberate Fengari from her lunar coma and ascend to a state of “spiritual starlight” or oneness with Fengari’s star children. The mandates Ersites must follow are harsh and it is dictated that they strike down those who would oppose them, including the Lunar Faithful should convincing them of their folly prove impractical.
 
'''Ethics of the Path'''
 
* Trace the path of Saint Ersa, ideally following in her physical footsteps as well as her spiritual ones.
* By giving up aspects of oneself in Fengari’s name, one comes closer to achieving spiritual starlight.
* By sacrificing aspects of others, one may draw upon greater strength and liberate oneself from the spiritual confines of the planes.
* Destroy the enemies of Saint Ersa who yet live.
* Attempt to liberate the Lunar Faithful from their false beliefs and kill those who will not convert.
* Do everything within one’s power to decipher the hidden truth of Celestic Runes.
 
{| class="wikitable"
|+Path of Ersa Hierarchy of Sins
!Rating
!Moral Guideline
!Rationale
|-
|10
|Killing a fellow Ersite
|Fengari will not be freed, and thus will not allow spiritual starlight, if she loses her own followers to infighting
|-
|9
|Failing to follow in Saint Ersa’s steps
|Saint Ersa is a guide to a greater understanding of Fengari herself
|-
|8
|Hesitating to sacrifice parts of oneself
|Hesitation shows a lack of dedication, and those who are not dedicated cannot achieve spiritual starlight
|-
|7
|Showing remorse at the sacrifice of others
|This also demonstrates that an Ersite lacks conviction
|-
|6
|Failure to kill those who oppose Saint Ersa and the path
|Any who opposed Saint Ersa will surely oppose other Ersites
|-
|5
|Refusal to take an opportunity to convert a Lunar Faithful
|These poor fools are misguided and at least some of them can be saved
|-
|4
|Failure to pursue knowledge about the truth of Celestic Runes
|The slumbering words of Fengari must be heeded
|-
|3
|Failing to adhere to the mandates of lunar visions one receives or is made aware of through other Ersites
|These are Fengari’s attempts to directly guide her followers regardless of how vague the instruction may appear
|-
|2
|Failing to follow the path to assist others
|Those who have not converted should be disregarded
|-
|1
|Channeling power from the moon as though it is one’s own
|Fengari will not suffer having her power stolen when she needs it to emerge from her lunar coma
|}
'''Classes Blessed by the Path of Ersa'''
 
* Bard (College of Glamour, College of Lore): College of Glamour Bards learn to weave the magic of the Feywild into their songs, and their closeness to the fey makes them better suited to convert the Lunar Faithful of the Cressida Weald. College of Lore Bards are adept at discovering lost lore and thus are a boon to others studying the Path of Ersa because they may better understand how to retrace Saint Ersa’s steps or decipher the truth hidden beneath the surface lies of Celestic Runes.
 
* Druid (Circle of Stars, Circle of Dreams): Circle of Stars Druids who abide the Path of Ersa can see the will of Fengari’s star children in the heavens—they are welcome followers since gaining power from the stars rather than the moon is permissible. Circle of Dreams Druids are also in touch with the fey and can infiltrate the dreams of enemies to learn more of them before killing them.
 
* Fighter (Arcane Archer, Champion, Rune Knight): Arcane Archers are skilled in discovering lore and channeling that acquired knowledge into their arrows—this allows them to be skilled at acquiring and deciphering Celestic Runes. To call oneself a Champion of Ersa or Fengari and find strength in that title is a good thing. Rune Knights study the ways of giants, allowing them to better understand the ways of Saint Ersa; they can also gain power from the study of Celestic Runes.
 
* Rogue (Arcane Trickster, Assassin, Phantom): Arcane Tricksters are valued in much the same way as Arcane Archers. Assassins are trained in the art of killing and thus can put an end to those who oppose Saint Ersa as well as other Ersites. Phantom Rogues can gain power from those they kill on their path and turning sacrifice into power is a core tenet of following Saint Ersa.
 
'''Classes Shunned by the Path of Ersa'''
 
* Cleric (All Domains): Drawing power from Fengari is forbidden; to draw power from other gods would be to forsake Fengari.
 
* Druid (Circle of the Moon): Drawing energy from the moon is the same as sapping power from Fengari.
 
* Sorcerer (Lunar Sorcery): Sorcerers blessed by the Moon are still unconsciously stealing Fengari’s power.
 
* Warlock (All Patrons): Tying oneself to another entity prevents one from fully serving Fengari.
 
==Court History==


=== The Amber Red Rebellion ===
=== The Amber Red Rebellion ===
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“The moon, yes.” Celenica bowed to her opponent. “Unfortunately for you, it looks like I win.”  
“The moon, yes.” Celenica bowed to her opponent. “Unfortunately for you, it looks like I win.”  


Ingeni cursed and stomped off
Ingeni cursed and stomped off.  
 
'''The Second Game: A Contest of Song (The Fairy Mystie vs. The Bard Newt)''' 
 
Mystie emerged to meet Newt with several handrums surrounding her, and they glimmered with magic as she began her song. She sang the old favorite “To Love a Fey” which was first sung by a changeling minstrel who a feylost human fell into a superficial love with.
 
''“Oh, to love a fey true''
 
''How foolish, what these mortals do.''
 
''For they make their bargains''
 
''And bear our tokens''
 
''Yet love each other, too.''
 
''To love a fey''
 
''To take the name,''
 
''But trust beloved, do:  ''
 
''To never trust,''
 
''To stay the same,''
 
''Lest I take yours too soon.''
 
''With lover’s kiss''
 
''We share our tricks,''
 
''And rend our hearts wide.''
 
''‘Tis all for kicks''
 
''Our huddled bliss''
 
''Just like the satyr’s stride.''
 
''To love a bloody, bloody heart''
 
''One must be all true.''
 
''So speak with part''
 
''Old Way and New''
 
''And let love’s blossoms stew.''
 
''But fey or not,''
 
''My little love,''
 
''I will not be fooled.”''
 
Mystie embodied the essence of fleeting, romantic fervor with every drum beat and every clear, quick note. Newt responded to the display by taking but a single lyre and beginning to strum a melody. He sang a lesser known song: “Dying’s a Funny Thing”, first sung by a hobgoblin who returned from an adventure of self-reflection to find their entire legion slaughtered and was subsequently hysterical.
 
''“Death, one, two''
 
''Count the calling''
 
''When it comes to you.''
 
''Death, three, four''
 
''Count the calling.''
 
''Such a chore.''
 
''Can’t you see it?''
 
''The far light divine?''
 
''If you don’t see it, well,''
 
''That’s a funny find.''
 
''Death, five, six,''
 
''Count the calling''
 
''Know you’re next.''
 
''Death, seven, eight''
 
''When’s that calling?''
 
''Don’t be late.''
 
''Can’t you see it?''
 
''That far flung void?''
 
''If you don’t see it, well,''
 
''I’m hardly joyed.''
 
''Oh,''
 
''Count the corpses''
 
''One by two by three.''
 
''Oh,''
 
''Don the vigil''
 
''Hope can’t set them free.''
 
''Ah,''
 
''Don the vigil''
 
''So I can see them off.''
 
''Ah,''
 
''Count the corpses''
 
''It’s true enough—don’t scoff.''
 
''Soon you’ll be as I am,''
 
''All waterlogged up there.''
 
''Soon you’ll hear them perish''
 
''And stop breathing air.”''
 
Newt filled his voice with a mix of hysteria and hopeless delusion, creating an eerie atmosphere with every strum and haunting tone. Due to the excellence of both performances, the contest was declared a draw. 
 
'''The Third Game: A Contest of Magic (The Fairy Mira vs. The Cleric Cosmystia)'''
 
''(According to Lady Luanach, the third contest was the fairy Mira insisted the third contest be conducted in private. This was immediately suspected to be a trap, but Cosmystia went along with the request. Despite Cosmystia’s magical abilities, she was dazed by a sudden casting of Faerie Fire that blinded her. Fortunately, Celenica had asked Newt to observe the proceedings in secret and he was able to lend Cosmystia aid by distracting Mira, allowing her to snag a victory with a well placed Guiding Bolt. Upon emerging victorious, Cosmystia acknowledged her folly and endeavored not to be so easily stunned again.)''
 
Having obtained two wins, the rebels were victorious and acquired several fairy followers under geas as a result. The remaining journey to the Empyreal Lowlands was uneventful aside from a few skirmishes with hobgoblins.  
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