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Walks with Golden Stars
The Wildspace Wanderer (planar draconal guardinal companion [they/them] / NG)
Portfolio: Stars, fortune, harmony
Realm: Wildspace / Wandering
Walks with Golden Stars is a draconal guardinal whose very existence is some kind of riddle written across the cosmos. Towering and enigmatic, they appear to be a fusion of celestial dragon and ancient stegosaurus, their blue-scaled body adorned with shimmering, star-like spikes and plates. Their long, sinuous tail is tipped with crystalline spines that hum softly, as if resonating with the music of the spheres. Nobody knows how old Walks with Golden Stars truly is; they seem to have always been present, an eternal wanderer of Wildspace and the Astral currents. They travel in many forms, perhaps disguised on a spelljamming craft, perhaps piloting their own ship, perhaps using plane shift and floating in the void itself. Their voice, when heard, carries the weight of eons, filled with cryptic wisdom that always sounds profound and usually incomprehensible too. They are secretive and solitary, rarely seen even by other guardinals, but their influence is felt across the planes through the subtle shifting of stars and celestial patterns.
The constellation is not complete until the smallest star finds its place
—Walks with Golden Stars
Walks with Golden Stars’ philosophy of goodness is frankly surreal, and cosmic in scope. They believe that goodness is written in the stars themselves, but it must be guided and adjusted to ensure benevolent outcomes for all beings. Through their mysterious travels in Wildspace, Walks with Golden Stars subtly influences the movements of celestial bodies, aligning stars and constellations to create auspicious omens or benevolent fortunes for mortals and celestials alike. This act of celestial weaving is not manipulation but a form of cosmic gardening—a mixture of geometry and pruning to allow harmony to flourish. Their concept of fortune in motion reflects their belief that destiny is not fixed; it flows like a river through the stars, shaped by choices and actions. They teach that cutters must embrace change and movement to align themselves with the benevolent currents of the cosmos. Lastly, their teachings on the harmony of the spheres emphasises interconnectedness in all things; Walks with Golden Stars sees every being as part of a vast celestial symphony where each life is a note contributing to multiversal harmony.
The void is not empty — it is simply waiting to be sung into form
—Walks with Golden Stars
Walks with Golden Stars seems to be infinitely patient, for they have witnessed countless epochs rise and fall. They view time as a pool of water where even small actions ripple out across eternity. This perspective makes them slow to act but impossibly precise when they do intervene—like a single star shifting position to change the entire meaning of a constellation, therefore subtly affecting the lives of millions of primes. They are also careful not to upset the balance of the multiverse, for angering the bythos aeons is unwise, even for a draconal. The rare cutters who encounter Walks with Golden Stars describe feeling simultaneously insignificant and deeply connected to something profound. While their cryptic nature will surely frustrate those seeking direct answers, you must remember that goodness is not just an earthly pursuit but a cosmic force written into the very fabric of existence.
Source: Bestiary 2 [PF1e] p15 (name only); Jon Winter-Holt