Moonshine
Location: Mount Celestia / Lunia / Threshold
Realm of Nikkal and Yarikh of the pantheon of One Thousand Gods
Now, if you’re heading up the slopes of Lunia, you might find yourself drawn to a little slice of paradise called Moonshine—a realm where the light of Nikkal the crescent moon and Yarikh the full moon casts a glow that could make even a hard-bitten planewalker feel at peace. This is a place of cyclical beauty and quiet reflection, where the One Thousand Gods powers of moonlight keep their kip, weaving a tale of harmony. Folk say the moons here aren’t just for show; they’re part of the celestial dance between the two powers.
Moonshine is laid out with orchards that bear enchanted silver fruits that shimmer in the twilight. Fertile fields stretch out all around them. You’ll hear laughter here, the kind that’s easy and bright, as petitioners gather in celebration of each new phase of the moon. Every time the full moon peaks in the sky there’s some kind of a festival, and every time it’s the waning moon, it’s a time for quiet reflection—a chance to embrace the inevitability of change. Folks here aren’t shy about sharing the bounty of the land, either; you’ll be given fruits sweeter than anything you’ll find on the Prime are passed around generously, and tales are told with a kind of warmth that makes you feel like you’re sitting by a fire with old friends.
Want to hear a bit of Moonshine philosophy? It’s a way of living that’s about moving in sync with the cycles. You’ll hear petitioners talk about their troubles as if they were temporary, part of a bigger ebb and flow. Here, they believe that in every phase of life, there’s a lesson to be learned, and resisting change is as futile as trying to stop the moon from moving across the sky. Travellers seeking to find balance in their lives are drawn to Moonshine like moths to the proverbial lantern, hoping they’ll leave with the wisdom to handle life’s twists, and maybe a belly full of the finest fruit they’ve ever tasted.
If you’re lucky, and the silver clouds part, you might catch a glimpse of Nikkal and Yarikh in the sky. Sure, you can see them in the sky anywhere on Lunia, but here in the realm of Moonshine, they’re ten times as bright.
Source: Jon Winter-Holt, inspired by A Tiefling’s Exultation overview of Ugaritic powers. This realm is a homebrew addition to the lore.
