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'''Luna''', known as '''Raenei''', the Greater Moon, or the Mistress, is [[Oerth]]'s silver satellite, the companion to the Lesser Moon, [[Celene (Kule)|Celene]]. It is known as '''Mazlateotl''' among the [[Olman]] and as '''Konola''' among the [[Touv]]. From the perspective of Oerth, it cycles from its new to full phases once a month.
'''Luna''', known as '''Raenei''', the Greater Moon, or the Mistress, is [[Oerth]]'s silver satellite, the companion to the Lesser Moon, [[Celene (Kule)|Celene]]. It is known as '''Mazlateotl'''{{csb|TSB|64}} among the [[Olman]] and as '''Konola'''{{csb|TSB|38}} among the [[Touv]]. From the perspective of Oerth, it cycles from its new to full phases once a month.


==Appearance==
==Appearance==
From Oerth, Luna doesn't appear ''much'' larger than Celene, but the difference is noticeable. Because it appears from Oerth as if it is larger than the sun (it isn't), solar eclipses are less spectacular when Luna is involved than when only Celene is.
From Oerth, Luna does not appear ''much'' larger than Celene, but the difference is noticeable. Because of this, it covers more (but not all) of the solar corona compared to Celene and solar eclipses are less spectacular when Luna is involved than when only Celene is.{{csb|SJR6|17}}


Luna appears, from the Oerth, as a featureless silver disk (varying between white, silver, and gray, with cloud cover creating a slight sense of changing patterns). Two atmospheres obscure the planet's terrain—both Luna's and Oerth's—so the haze makes it impossible to see any detail without actually traveling into space. Luna's atmosphere can refract light, though—when the conditions are right, during an eclipse the light from Celene will reflect in Luna's atmosphere, causing it to seem to be surrounded by a shining aquamarine halo.
Luna appears, from the Oerth, as a featureless silver disk (varying between white, silver, and gray, with cloud cover creating a slight sense of changing patterns).{{csb|SJR6|18}} Two atmospheres obscure the planet's terrain—both Luna's and Oerth's{{csb|SJR6|17}}—so the haze makes it impossible to see any detail without traveling into space. Luna's atmosphere can refract light, though—when the conditions are right, during an eclipse the light from Celene will reflect in Luna's atmosphere, causing it to seem to be surrounded by a shining aquamarine halo.{{csb|SJR6|17}}


Unlike Celene, Luna isn't tidally locked with the Oerth; it rotates on its own axis, and shows the "mother planet" both of its sides. However, both sides look the same from Oerth, so this doesn't make much difference. Its axis of rotation is at right angles to that of the Oerth, so from the perspective of Luna, Oerth rises in the north and set in the south (or vice versa, depending on the season). Oerth is large and bright enough to be visible from Luna both night and day. The sky is covered with clouds much of the time, and titanic thunderstorms are common.
Unlike Celene, Luna is not tidally locked with the Oerth; it rotates on its own axis and shows the "mother planet" both of its sides. However, both sides look the same from Oerth, so this does not make much difference. Its axis of rotation is at right angles to that of the Oerth, so from the perspective of Luna, Oerth rises in the north and set in the south (or vice versa, depending on the season). Oerth is large and bright enough to be visible from Luna both night and day. The sky is covered with clouds much of the time, and titanic thunderstorms are common in some regions, especially the north pole and the Polar Ring mountains.


Luna's surface is mostly dry land, with water covering only about 30% of it. Prominent features (invisible from Oerth) include the Worldspine Mountains, which completely encircle the equator, an ocean in each hemisphere (the Deepsound Sea and the Saltwaste), and a circular desert known as the Anvil of God. A range of mountains called the Polar Ring surrounds the north pole.
== Environment ==
=== Geography ===
Luna's surface is mostly dry land, with water covering only about 30% of it.{{csb|SJR6|19}}  Prominent features (invisible from Oerth) include the Worldspine Mountains, which completely encircle the equator, an ocean in each hemisphere (the Deepsound Sea and the Saltwaste), and a circular desert known as the Anvil of God. A range of tall mountains called the Polar Ring surrounds the north pole, equidistant in every direction.
 
There is as wide a variety of geographical features on Luna as there are on Oerth—plains, deserts, forests, scrublands, mountains, etc.{{csb|SJR6|19}}  The oceans have the same variety. from shallows to trenches and sinkholes.{{csb|SJR6|19}}
 
=== Atmosphere ===
The sky of Luna is not blue as Oerth's is; instead, it is lavender{{csb|Rot8|49}}
 
The atmosphere of Luna is short of oxygen.{{csb|SJR6|17}}  Inert gases like nitrogen, helium, and others comprise the remainder.  Those unaccustomed to this will find themselves constantly out of breath and tired, becoming fatigued twice as fast as normal.{{csb|SJR6|17}}
 
Fire based spell damage is reduced by half, rounded down, to a minimum of 1 hp.
 
Due to the clouds and humidity, visibility is low; one-half to one-tenth normal.{{csb|Rot8|48}}
 
===Magnetosphere===
The molten core of Luna (Ranei) is nikel-iron and it has a strong magnetic field surrounding the planet{{csb|SJR6|19}} making compass navigation impossible.{{csb|SJR6|19}}  Their needles spin crazily{{csb|Rot8|48-49}}  Like the rotational axis of the planet (causing day and night), the magnetic axis of the planet is aligned perpendicularly to the Oerth's ecliptic.{{csb|SJR6|19}}
 
Luna has auroras over both north and south poles almost continuously.{{csb|SJR6|19}}


==Ecology==
==Ecology==
Luna has no sapient natives, though there are a few groups of intelligent beings who have ended up here from other worlds. [[Iggwilv]] has a hidden stronghold here that was used by [[Tuerny]] during their brief alliance.


Luna's native animals tend to be large and monstrous, vaguely insectoid or arachnoid in appearance, alien and horrific by Oerth standards. Luna also has a great deal of native flora. Some of these plants, like [[bronzewood]], cedar, and oak, are familiar to travelers from Oerth. Others are completely alien.
=== Flora ===
Luna also has a great deal of native flora, many of them dangerous or intelligent.{{csb|Rot8|49}} Some of these plants, like [[bronzewood]], cedar, and oak, are familiar to travelers from Oerth, though they may have "notable variations in size or color; or they may have poisonous, allergy-producing or hallucinogenic plant pollens.{{csb|Rot8|49}} Even the "recognizable plants are different."{{csb|Rot8|48}}  Others are completely alien.
 
===Fauna ===
Luna has no sapient natives, though there is wildlife.  There are a few groups of intelligent beings who have ended up here from other worlds.  There is a settlement of about 200 called Triumph.{{csb|SJR6|21-22}} [[Iggwilv]] had a hidden stronghold here which was used by [[Tuerny]] during their brief alliance.{{csb|Rot8|48-51}}  Both are inside the Polar Ring mountains.
 
Luna's native animals tend to be large and monstrous, alien and horrific by Oerth standards.  


Creatures from the [[Quasi-Elemental Plane of Lightning]] and the [[Demiplane of Electromagnetism]] are common in Luna's upper atmosphere.
Creatures "with lightning natures" are common in Luna's upper atmosphere.{{csb|Rot8|49}}  Creatures such as lightning quasi-elementals, numbuses, and other creatures native to the [[Quasielemental Plane of Lightning]] are common.


==See also==
== See also ==
*[[Greyspace]]
*[[Greyspace]]


==Bibliography==
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== References ==
=== Notes ===
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=== Citations ===
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=== Bibliography ===
*[[Nigel Findley|Findley, Nigel]]. ''Greyspace''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.
*[[Nigel Findley|Findley, Nigel]]. ''Greyspace''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.
*Grubb, Jeff. ''Spelljammer: AD&D Adventures in Space Boxed Set.'' Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989.  
*Grubb, Jeff. ''Spelljammer: AD&D Adventures in Space Boxed Set.'' Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989.  
*[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
*[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
*[[Roger E. Moore|Moore, Roger E.]]. ''The Adventure Begins.'' Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
*[[Roger E. Moore|Moore, Roger E.]]. ''The Adventure Begins.'' Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
*-----. "Gates in the World of Greyhawk." Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995. Originally appeared in TSR's America Online folder, later moved to its website. Available online: [http://www.wizards.com/dnd/Greyhawk/WoGgates.rtf]
:———. "Gates in the World of Greyhawk." Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995. Originally appeared in TSR's America Online folder, later moved to its website. Available online: [http://www.wizards.com/dnd/Greyhawk/WoGgates.rtf]
*-----. ''[[Return of the Eight]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
:———. ''[[Return of the Eight]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
 
*[[Sean K. Reynolds|Reynolds, Sean K]]. ''[[The Scarlet Brotherhood]]''. Renton, WA: TSR, 1999.
*[[Sean K. Reynolds|Reynolds, Sean K]]. ''[[The Scarlet Brotherhood]]''. Renton, WA: TSR, 1999.
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Greyhawk Astronomical Object
Luna
Also Known As: Ranei
Planteary Body Type: Spherical earth body
Size: D
Day length: 8 hours
Year length: 28 days
Distance from Primary: 30,000,000 miles
Native Inhabitants: Various nonsentient lifeforms; miscellaneous settlers

Luna, known as Raenei, the Greater Moon, or the Mistress, is Oerth's silver satellite, the companion to the Lesser Moon, Celene. It is known as Mazlateotl[1] among the Olman and as Konola[2] among the Touv. From the perspective of Oerth, it cycles from its new to full phases once a month.

Appearance

From Oerth, Luna does not appear much larger than Celene, but the difference is noticeable. Because of this, it covers more (but not all) of the solar corona compared to Celene and solar eclipses are less spectacular when Luna is involved than when only Celene is.[3]

Luna appears, from the Oerth, as a featureless silver disk (varying between white, silver, and gray, with cloud cover creating a slight sense of changing patterns).[4] Two atmospheres obscure the planet's terrain—both Luna's and Oerth's[3]—so the haze makes it impossible to see any detail without traveling into space. Luna's atmosphere can refract light, though—when the conditions are right, during an eclipse the light from Celene will reflect in Luna's atmosphere, causing it to seem to be surrounded by a shining aquamarine halo.[3]

Unlike Celene, Luna is not tidally locked with the Oerth; it rotates on its own axis and shows the "mother planet" both of its sides. However, both sides look the same from Oerth, so this does not make much difference. Its axis of rotation is at right angles to that of the Oerth, so from the perspective of Luna, Oerth rises in the north and set in the south (or vice versa, depending on the season). Oerth is large and bright enough to be visible from Luna both night and day. The sky is covered with clouds much of the time, and titanic thunderstorms are common in some regions, especially the north pole and the Polar Ring mountains.

Environment

Geography

Luna's surface is mostly dry land, with water covering only about 30% of it.[5] Prominent features (invisible from Oerth) include the Worldspine Mountains, which completely encircle the equator, an ocean in each hemisphere (the Deepsound Sea and the Saltwaste), and a circular desert known as the Anvil of God. A range of tall mountains called the Polar Ring surrounds the north pole, equidistant in every direction.

There is as wide a variety of geographical features on Luna as there are on Oerth—plains, deserts, forests, scrublands, mountains, etc.[5] The oceans have the same variety. from shallows to trenches and sinkholes.[5]

Atmosphere

The sky of Luna is not blue as Oerth's is; instead, it is lavender[6]

The atmosphere of Luna is short of oxygen.[3] Inert gases like nitrogen, helium, and others comprise the remainder. Those unaccustomed to this will find themselves constantly out of breath and tired, becoming fatigued twice as fast as normal.[3]

Fire based spell damage is reduced by half, rounded down, to a minimum of 1 hp.

Due to the clouds and humidity, visibility is low; one-half to one-tenth normal.[7]

Magnetosphere

The molten core of Luna (Ranei) is nikel-iron and it has a strong magnetic field surrounding the planet[5] making compass navigation impossible.[5] Their needles spin crazily[8] Like the rotational axis of the planet (causing day and night), the magnetic axis of the planet is aligned perpendicularly to the Oerth's ecliptic.[5]

Luna has auroras over both north and south poles almost continuously.[5]

Ecology

Flora

Luna also has a great deal of native flora, many of them dangerous or intelligent.[6] Some of these plants, like bronzewood, cedar, and oak, are familiar to travelers from Oerth, though they may have "notable variations in size or color; or they may have poisonous, allergy-producing or hallucinogenic plant pollens.[6] Even the "recognizable plants are different."[7] Others are completely alien.

Fauna

Luna has no sapient natives, though there is wildlife. There are a few groups of intelligent beings who have ended up here from other worlds. There is a settlement of about 200 called Triumph.[9] Iggwilv had a hidden stronghold here which was used by Tuerny during their brief alliance.[10] Both are inside the Polar Ring mountains.

Luna's native animals tend to be large and monstrous, alien and horrific by Oerth standards.

Creatures "with lightning natures" are common in Luna's upper atmosphere.[6] Creatures such as lightning quasi-elementals, numbuses, and other creatures native to the Quasielemental Plane of Lightning are common.

See also


References

Notes

Citations

  1. ↑ The Scarlet Brotherhood (1999), p.64.
  2. ↑ The Scarlet Brotherhood (1999), p.38.
  3. ↑ a b c d e SJR6 Greyspace (1992), p.17.
  4. ↑ SJR6 Greyspace (1992), p.18.
  5. ↑ a b c d e f g SJR6 Greyspace (1992), p.19.
  6. ↑ a b c d Return of the Eight (1998), p.49.
  7. ↑ a b Return of the Eight (1998), p.48.
  8. ↑ Return of the Eight (1998), p.48-49.
  9. ↑ SJR6 Greyspace (1992), p.21-22.
  10. ↑ Return of the Eight (1998), p.48-51.

Bibliography

———. "Gates in the World of Greyhawk." Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995. Originally appeared in TSR's America Online folder, later moved to its website. Available online: [1]
———. Return of the Eight. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.

Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index

The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.

Topic Type Description Product Page/Card/Image

Aluna (Lady) Non-player character Living Greyhawk Journal #2 31
Knights of Luna People Group Martial order, Dragon magazine #191 68
Knights of Luna People Group Martial order, From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess 24, 41, 79
Knights of Luna People Group Martial order, From the Ashes: Campaign Book 1, 45, 68-71, 77, 87
Knights of Luna People Group Martial order, Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 17, 38, 39, 40, 58, 88, 96, 116, 118, 119, 121, 129, 159
Knights of Luna People Group Martial order, Living Greyhawk Journal #0 11
Knights of Luna People Group Martial order, Living Greyhawk Journal #3 10
Knights of Luna People Group Martial order, Player's Guide to Greyhawk 26, 27
Knights of Luna People Group Martial order, The Adventure Begins 35, 86, 90
Knights of Luna People Group Martial order, WGR4 The Marklands 10, 41, 92
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, Artifact of Evil 121
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, LT2 Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad 32
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, Dance of Demons 384
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, Dragon magazine #068 44
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, Dragon magazine #204 56
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, Dragon magazine #241 78
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, Dragon magazine #263 51
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, Dragon magazine #AN4 19, 20
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, Dungeon magazine #041 47
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, Dungeon magazine #077 36
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, Dungeon magazine #148 45
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, The Fright At Tristor 5
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess 68
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, From the Ashes: References Card #1
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, Greyhawk Adventures 103
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, Ivid the Undying 48, 65, 122, 136
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e 16, 17
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 2, 129, 179
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, Night Arrant 249, 341
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, To Catch A Traitor, RPGA 6
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, Player's Guide to Greyhawk 3, 13, 14
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, Polyhedron magazine #092 14
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, Return of the Eight 2, 3, 10, 19-21, 48, 49, 51, 54
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, Spelljammer Boxed Set: Concordance of Arcane Space 78, 80, 91
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, Spelljammer Boxed Set: Lorebook of the Void 89, 90
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, Spelljammer Boxed Set: Planetary Display Map (Poster) Poster
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, SJR6 Greyspace 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 17-22, 23, 27, 33, 39, 43, 48, 54, 60, 66, 76, 80
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, Sea of Death 317
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, The Adventure Begins 9, 40, 42, 45
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, The Scarlet Brotherhood 38, 64
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) 4
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, WGR4 The Marklands 46, 81
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 4
Luna {Raenei} (Great Moon of Oerth) Geographical feature Moon, World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 19
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