In the midst of a vast, dark void lies a binary star system, and hurtling around the smaller of the two stars is a single planet.
Two stars, referred to as Bluestar and Redstar, make up the binary star system that surrounds Aotra.
To observers, it seemed as if the threads of the Myth that powered everyday life had suddenly snapped.
The most widespread religion in Aotra, and the official religion under the Circle of Nine, is the faith dedicated to the worship of the Dichotomy.
True to its name, the Old Faith is believed to be the oldest religion in Aotra.
The Cryptograph, though widely known as a yet-unfolding mystery, remains largely the domain of expertise of niche theorists and devoted scholars.