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− | [[ | + | <small>''This article is about the crystal sphere. For the accessory, see: [[Publication:Realmspace]]''</small> |
− | '''Realmspace''' is a [[crystal sphere]] containing the [[ | + | {{Tsrwotc}} |
+ | '''Realmspace''' is a [[crystal sphere]] containing the [[Canon:Celestial body|world]] [[Toril]].<ref name="CoAS">{{Cite_Pub|AD&D Adventures in Space}} ''Concordance of Arcane Space''. Realmspace sidebar. pp. 82, 84</ref><ref name="LotV">{{Cite_Pub|AD&D Adventures in Space}} ''Lorebook of the Void''. Chapter 4 ''Known Spheres''. pp. 92-95</ref><ref name="SJR2">''[[SJR2 Realmspace]]''</ref> | ||
==Celestial bodies== | ==Celestial bodies== | ||
===The Sun=== | ===The Sun=== | ||
− | [[Sun, The (Realmspace)|The Sun]] is Realmspace's [[primary]] and is a [[ | + | [[Sun, The (Realmspace)|The Sun]] is Realmspace's [[primary]] and is a [[Canon:Celestial body#Size Classes|size H]] [[Canon:Celestial body#Shape Classes|spherical]] [[Canon:Celestial body#Type Classes|fire body]]. Twelve [[sargasso|sargassos]] orbit close to its surface.<ref name="CoAS"/><ref name="LotV"/><ref>{{Cite_Pub|Realmspace}} ''The Sun''. pp. 5-6.</ref> |
===Anadia=== | ===Anadia=== | ||
− | [[Anadia]] is a [[ | + | [[Anadia]] is a [[Canon:Celestial body#Size Classes|size B]] spherical [[Canon:Celestial body#Type Classes|earth body]]. It has xenophobic natives.<ref name="CoAS"/><ref name="LotV"/><ref>{{Cite_Pub|Realmspace}} ''Anadia''. pp. 7-11.</ref> |
===Coliar=== | ===Coliar=== | ||
− | [[Coliar]] is a size G spherical [[ | + | [[Coliar]] is a [[Canon:Celestial body#Size Classes|size G]] spherical [[Canon:Celestial body#Type Classes|air body]].<ref name="CoAS"/><ref name="LotV"/><ref>{{Cite_Pub|Realmspace}} ''Coliar''. pp. 12-17.</ref> |
===Toril=== | ===Toril=== | ||
− | [[Toril]] is a size E spherical earth body. It has one [[moon]], [[Selûne]], and one [[asteroid cluster]], the [[Tears of Selûne]].<ref name="CoAS" | + | [[Toril]] is a [[Celestial_body#Size_Classes|size E]] spherical earth body. It has one [[moon]], [[Canon:Selûne (moon)|Selûne]], and one [[asteroid cluster]], the [[Tears of Selûne]].<ref name="CoAS"/><ref name="LotV"/><ref>{{Cite_Pub|Realmspace}} ''Toril''. pp. 18-31.</ref> |
===Karpri=== | ===Karpri=== | ||
− | [[Karpri]] is a [[ | + | [[Karpri]] is a [[Canon:Celestial body#Size Classes|size D]] spherical [[Canon:Celestial body#Type Classes|water body]].<ref name="CoAS"/><ref name="LotV"/><ref>{{Cite_Pub|Realmspace}} ''Karpri''. pp. 32-35.</ref> |
===Chandos=== | ===Chandos=== | ||
− | [[Chandos]] is a [[ | + | [[Chandos]] is a [[Canon:Celestial body#Size Classes|size F]] spherical water body. It has unstable land.<ref name="CoAS"/><ref name="LotV"/><ref>{{Cite_Pub|Realmspace}} ''Chandos''. pp. 36-38.</ref> |
===Glyth=== | ===Glyth=== | ||
− | [[Glyth]] is a | + | [[Glyth]] is a size E spherical earth body. It has three moons and four rings.<ref name="CoAS"/><ref name="LotV"/><ref>{{Cite_Pub|Realmspace}} ''Glyth''. pp. 39-43.</ref> |
===Garden=== | ===Garden=== | ||
− | [[Garden]] is a [[ | + | [[Garden]] is a [[Canon:Celestial body#Shape Classes|cluster]] of [[Canon:Celestial body#Size Classes|size A]] asteroids which are all earth bodies. Garden's asteroids have a common atmosphere and are held together with a giant plant. It has been classified as a [[Canon:Celestial body#Type Classes|liveworld]]. It has twelve moons.<ref name="CoAS"/><ref name="LotV"/><ref>{{Cite_Pub|Realmspace}} ''Garden''. pp. 44-46.</ref> |
===H'Catha=== | ===H'Catha=== | ||
− | [[H'Catha]] is a [[ | + | [[H'Catha]] is a [[Canon:Celestial body#Size Classes|size C]] [[Canon:Celestial body#Shape Classes|flatworld]] water body. It has two moons.<ref name="CoAS"/><ref name="LotV"/><ref>{{Cite_Pub|Realmspace}} ''H'Catha''. pp. 47-50.</ref> |
==Constellations== | ==Constellations== | ||
− | The novel ''[[Into the Void]]'' by [[Nigel Findley]] mentions a few of the constellations in Realmspace: the Harp, the Sword and Dagger, and the Lady of Mystery. The Lady of Mystery was newly identified after the Time of Troubles, named after the new goddess born at that time ([[Mystra]], who was formerly known as Midnight). The stars comprising that constellation were formerly considered to be two separate constellations, the Dragon of Dawn and the Firbolg.<ref> | + | The novel ''[[Into the Void]]'' by [[Nigel Findley]] mentions a few of the constellations in Realmspace: the Harp, the Sword and Dagger, and the Lady of Mystery. The Lady of Mystery was newly identified after the Time of Troubles, named after the new goddess born at that time ([[Mystra]], who was formerly known as Midnight). The stars comprising that constellation were formerly considered to be two separate constellations, the Dragon of Dawn and the Firbolg.<ref>{{Cite_Pub|Into the Void}} p. 171.</ref> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
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+ | ==Further reading== | ||
+ | *{{Cite_Pub|The Complete Spacefarer's Handbook}} pp. 11-13. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
+ | *There is an article about [[Forgottenrealms:Realmspace|Realmspace]] at [[Forgottenrealms:Main Page|Forgotten Realms Wiki]]. | ||
* [http://www.spelljammer.org/worlds/Realmspace/ Realmspace at '''''Beyond the Moons'''''] (the '''official''' ''Spelljammer'' website) | * [http://www.spelljammer.org/worlds/Realmspace/ Realmspace at '''''Beyond the Moons'''''] (the '''official''' ''Spelljammer'' website) | ||
* [http://www.wizards.com/forgottenrealms/ '''Official''' ''Forgotten Realms'' homepage] (at the '''''Wizards of the Coast''''' website) | * [http://www.wizards.com/forgottenrealms/ '''Official''' ''Forgotten Realms'' homepage] (at the '''''Wizards of the Coast''''' website) | ||
* [http://www.candlekeep.com/ '''''Candlekeep'''''] (the leading ''Forgotten Realms'' fan website) | * [http://www.candlekeep.com/ '''''Candlekeep'''''] (the leading ''Forgotten Realms'' fan website) | ||
* [http://spelljammerportpaladine.isgreat.org/realmspace.html Realmspace sphere maps at '''''Spelljammer: Port Paladine'''''] | * [http://spelljammerportpaladine.isgreat.org/realmspace.html Realmspace sphere maps at '''''Spelljammer: Port Paladine'''''] | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:51, 17 January 2015
This article is about the crystal sphere. For the accessory, see: Publication:Realmspace
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Realmspace is a crystal sphere containing the world Toril.[1][2][3]
Contents
Celestial bodies[edit]
The Sun[edit]
The Sun is Realmspace's primary and is a size H spherical fire body. Twelve sargassos orbit close to its surface.[1][2][4]
Anadia[edit]
Anadia is a size B spherical earth body. It has xenophobic natives.[1][2][5]
Coliar[edit]
Coliar is a size G spherical air body.[1][2][6]
Toril[edit]
Toril is a size E spherical earth body. It has one moon, Selûne, and one asteroid cluster, the Tears of Selûne.[1][2][7]
Karpri[edit]
Karpri is a size D spherical water body.[1][2][8]
Chandos[edit]
Chandos is a size F spherical water body. It has unstable land.[1][2][9]
Glyth[edit]
Glyth is a size E spherical earth body. It has three moons and four rings.[1][2][10]
Garden[edit]
Garden is a cluster of size A asteroids which are all earth bodies. Garden's asteroids have a common atmosphere and are held together with a giant plant. It has been classified as a liveworld. It has twelve moons.[1][2][11]
H'Catha[edit]
H'Catha is a size C flatworld water body. It has two moons.[1][2][12]
Constellations[edit]
The novel Into the Void by Nigel Findley mentions a few of the constellations in Realmspace: the Harp, the Sword and Dagger, and the Lady of Mystery. The Lady of Mystery was newly identified after the Time of Troubles, named after the new goddess born at that time (Mystra, who was formerly known as Midnight). The stars comprising that constellation were formerly considered to be two separate constellations, the Dragon of Dawn and the Firbolg.[13]
Realmspace |
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Celestial Bodies of Realmspace |
The Sun (Primary) | Anadia | Coliar | Toril | Karpri | Chandos | Glyth | Garden | H'Catha |
Additional Astronomicals of Realmspace |
Comet K'Thoutek | Skull of the Void | Caer Windlauer | Galleon Nebula | Color Spray Nebula |
Constellations of Realmspace |
The Dragon of Dawn | The Firbolg | The Harp | The Sword and Dagger | The Lady of Mystery |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Jeff Grubb (1989). AD&D Adventures in Space. (2e) TSR. ISBN 0-88038-762-9. Concordance of Arcane Space. Realmspace sidebar. pp. 82, 84
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 Jeff Grubb (1989). AD&D Adventures in Space. (2e) TSR. ISBN 0-88038-762-9. Lorebook of the Void. Chapter 4 Known Spheres. pp. 92-95
- ↑ SJR2 Realmspace
- ↑ Dale "Slade" Henson (1991). Realmspace. (2e) TSR. ISBN 1-56076-052-4. The Sun. pp. 5-6.
- ↑ Dale "Slade" Henson (1991). Realmspace. (2e) TSR. ISBN 1-56076-052-4. Anadia. pp. 7-11.
- ↑ Dale "Slade" Henson (1991). Realmspace. (2e) TSR. ISBN 1-56076-052-4. Coliar. pp. 12-17.
- ↑ Dale "Slade" Henson (1991). Realmspace. (2e) TSR. ISBN 1-56076-052-4. Toril. pp. 18-31.
- ↑ Dale "Slade" Henson (1991). Realmspace. (2e) TSR. ISBN 1-56076-052-4. Karpri. pp. 32-35.
- ↑ Dale "Slade" Henson (1991). Realmspace. (2e) TSR. ISBN 1-56076-052-4. Chandos. pp. 36-38.
- ↑ Dale "Slade" Henson (1991). Realmspace. (2e) TSR. ISBN 1-56076-052-4. Glyth. pp. 39-43.
- ↑ Dale "Slade" Henson (1991). Realmspace. (2e) TSR. ISBN 1-56076-052-4. Garden. pp. 44-46.
- ↑ Dale "Slade" Henson (1991). Realmspace. (2e) TSR. ISBN 1-56076-052-4. H'Catha. pp. 47-50.
- ↑ Nigel Findley (September 1991). Into the Void. (Novel) TSR. ISBN 1-56076-154-7. p. 171.
Further reading[edit]
- Barbara G. Young (1992). The Complete Spacefarer's Handbook. (2e) TSR. ISBN 1-56076-347-7. pp. 11-13.
External links[edit]
- There is an article about Realmspace at Forgotten Realms Wiki.
- Realmspace at Beyond the Moons (the official Spelljammer website)
- Official Forgotten Realms homepage (at the Wizards of the Coast website)
- Candlekeep (the leading Forgotten Realms fan website)
- Realmspace sphere maps at Spelljammer: Port Paladine
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