Astronomy

This skill covers the observation and cataloging of heavenly phenomena, as well as using the stars for navigation, making calendars, and chronometry (measuring time). This skill also covers the related practice of astrology.

Check: SGC/SGC/INT
Applications: Astrology, Calendars, Stellar Cartography
Encumbrance: no
Quality: quicker creation of horoscopes or determining direction of travel at night.
Failed Check: the hero has no idea.
Critical Success: the hero can calculate the exact movements of heavenly bodies.
Botch: make a mistake drawing up a horoscope or predicting a lunar eclipse, and so on.
Improvement Cost: A
Note: not all Aventurians know how the movements of stars in the sky relate to geographic locations or to directions of movement, So, most characters should suffer a penalty if they are unfamiliar with this skill (see Unfamiliar Use of Skills on page 184).

• What does a zodiac sign mean? +5
• Know your own sign’s constellation +3
• List the Wandering Stars +1
• Read the cardinal direction from the moonless night sky +/-0
• Create a horoscope -1
• Calculate the next lunar eclipse -3
• Create a comprehensive map of the night sky -5