Shadow Arcanum: The Black Star

In the books, sometimes the “black star” and “black sun” are mentioned. These are usually epithets for Saturn or aliases for the Order of the Black Star. In Major Arcana, “The Black Star” is noted as a possible Shadow Arcanum by Wheel of Fortune and and “The Black Sun” is mentioned by The Chariot as the mysterious power source behind the Saurian empire. (I get the feeling different writers came up with different ideas independently of each other that contradict when written side by side.)

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One day the following idea was shared with me on Discord, having been generated by ChatGPT. I found it so interesting that I had to share it here.

In the context of the Nephilim RPG, the Black Star is a mysterious and powerful cosmic entity. It is said to be a dark star that orbits our solar system and exerts a profound influence on the forces of magic and the occult. The Black Star is also associated with the planet Saturn, which is considered to be its physical manifestation in our solar system.
According to Nephilim lore, the Black Star has the power to grant immense magical abilities to those who are able to tap into its power. However, this power comes at a great cost, as those who are consumed by the Black Star's energies risk losing their sanity and becoming enslaved to its will.
The Black Star is often associated with the darker aspects of magic, including necromancy, demonology, and other forms of black magic. Its influence is said to be strongest during certain astrological alignments, and many occultists believe that it is the key to unlocking the secrets of the universe.
In the context of the Nephilim RPG, the Black Star is a powerful and dangerous force that poses a threat to the balance of power between the various factions of supernatural beings that exist in the world. The Black Star is often sought after by sorcerers, cults, and other nefarious groups who seek to harness its power for their own purposes.

It’s a neat idea for the Shadow Arcanum version of The Black Star. I’d love to use it in adventures.

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