Astrologian's Arm
Astrologian's Arms are weapons used by 
astrologians. They consist of 2-handed star globes.
Level 1 - 10
| Item | Icon | Level | Item Level | Requirement | Damage (Type) | Materia Slots | Stats and Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augmented Hellhound Planisphere | 
|
1 | 1 | AST | 9 
|
0 | |
| Figment of Winter | 
|
1 | 1 | AST | 9
|
0 | |
| Hakuko Mirror | 
|
1 | 1 | AST | 9
|
0 | |
| Hellhound Planisphere | 
|
1 | 1 | AST | 9
|
0 | |
| Tarnished Mado Sphere | 
|
1 | 1 | AST | 9
|
0 | |
| Tropaios Planisphere | 
|
1 | 1 | AST | 9
|
0 |
Level 11 - 20
No items in this level range.
Level 21 - 30
| Item | Icon | Level | Item Level | Requirement | Damage (Type) | Materia Slots | Stats and Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Globe of the Lucky Snake | 
|
30 | 30 | AST | 36
|
0 | Mind +6 Vitality +6 |
| Star Globe | 
|
30 | 30 | AST | 32
|
0 | Mind +6 Vitality +5 Determination +4 Piety +2 |
| Flame Private's Planisphere | 
|
30 | 31 | AST | 37
|
0 | Mind +7 Vitality +6 Piety +9 |
| Serpent Private's Planisphere | 
|
30 | 31 | AST | 37
|
0 | Mind +7 Vitality +6 Piety +9 |
| Storm Private's Planisphere | 
|
30 | 31 | AST | 37
|
0 | Mind +7 Vitality +6 Piety +9 |
Level 31 - 40
| Item | Icon | Level | Item Level | Requirement | Damage (Type) | Materia Slots | Stats and Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longstop Globe | 
|
32 | 34 | AST | 39
|
0 | Mind +8 Vitality +7 Critical Hit +8 Determination +11 |
| Aetherial Silver Star Globe | 
|
34 | 34 | AST | 39
|
0 | Mind +8 Vitality +7 |
| Silver Star Globe | 
|
34 | 34 | AST | 35  39
|
2 (5) | Mind +7 8 Vitality +6 7 Spell Speed +10 11
|
| Altair | 
|
35 | 37 | AST | 41
|
0 | Mind +9 Vitality +8 Spell Speed +8 Piety +12 |
| Aetherial Mythril Star Globe | 
|
38 | 38 | AST | 42
|
0 | Mind +9 Vitality +9 |
| Mythril Star Globe | 
|
38 | 38 | AST | 38 42
|
2 (5) | Mind +8 9 Vitality +8 9 Critical Hit +12 13
|
| Crier's Star Globe | 
|
38 | 40 | AST | 43
|
0 | Mind +10 Vitality +10 Determination +15 Spell Speed +11 |
| Gridanian Star Globe | 
|
39 | 40 | AST | 43
|
0 | Mind +10 Vitality +10 Determination +15 |
| Lominsan Star Globe | 
|
39 | 40 | AST | 43
|
0 | Mind +10 Vitality +10 Determination +15 |
| Ul'dahn Star Globe | 
|
39 | 40 | AST | 43
|
0 | Mind +10 Vitality +10 Determination +15 |
| Aetherial Mythril Planisphere | 
|
40 | 41 | AST | 44
|
0 | Mind +10 Vitality +11 |
Level 41 - 50
Level 51 - 60
Customizable 
Level 61 - 70
Level 71 - 80
Level 81 - 90
Level 91 - 100
Lore
In the early years of the Sixth Astral Era, Sharlayan scholar Lewphon began a compilation of the previous era’s knowledge in an attempt to accelerate mankind’s return to intellectual normalcy following the most recent Calamity-induced fall of civilization. It was during this research that Lewphon devised what would eventually become a new school of astrology, and with it, laid the foundation for the invention of the myriad tools that would be used to channel the aether of the stars.
Since the dawn of time has man looked to the heavens for guidance. Bone fragments carved with ancient calendars depicting solar cycles, detailed cave paintings of constellations both known and unknown, massive stone circles meticulously arranged to follow the movements of both sun and moon; all of these discoveries are proof of mankind’s relationship with the realm above. With the advancement of civilization, instruments were created to better understand the boundless night skies and the secrets they hide.
For the most part, these instruments fell into two groups: divinatory and navigatory. Tellurions and torquetums were developed to predict the relative position of planets and their influence on nearby stars, the readings from these paired with foresight scried from arcana to predict one’s fate. Conversely, octants, backstaves, and astrolabes provided a means of translating the position of celestial bodies into a virtual map that improved accuracy when plotting long voyages across an endless expanse of ocean. Lewphon surmised that instruments from both groups could be used in tandem with arcane symbols of power to guide extraplanetary aether from the heavens into the vicinity of a caster, allowing for its manipulation into powerful spells. His theories and methods would mark the beginnings of modern Sharlayan astrology.
Prominent Designs
Planisphere
This simple star chart consists of two metal discs that rotate on a shared central fulcrum, and depending on their relative positions, can predict the disposition of the heavens for any given day in a complete seasonal cycle. Precious stones representing the six major constellations of Sharlayan astrology are often embedded into the topmost disc to better accentuate the movements of the celestial bodies.
Star Globe
While not a globe in the strictest of senses, the star globe—when fully expanded—features series of aetherially charged concentric rings which pivot around a central disc representing the moon and Mother Hydaelyn. A skilled astrologian can foretell coming events by interpreting patterns revealed by ring position.
Astrometer
A delicate puzzle of interlocking gears both large and small, the astrometer provides accurate information on the seemingly serendipitous movement of the sun and stars. The complex nature of the instruments has restricted their creation, upkeep, and repair to a handful of goldsmiths scattered across the Three Great Continents.
Torquetum
A fairly recent addition to the modern astrologer’s panoply of equipment, the torquetum increases the accuracy of star readings by applying one’s current coordinates—horizon, ecliptic, and equatorial—in its calculation of planetary positioning.
Octogenary Mirror
A common divination tool of Far Eastern geomancers, these polished hexagonal plates are in many ways similar to those devices used by the astrologians of Old Sharlayan, despite having been developed tens of thousands of malms apart. Each side of the mirror is said to represent one of the eight cardinal and ordinal directions and conveys a wealth of information, from the position of stars to the strength and location of aetherial flows.
Ephemeris
Two independently rotating octogenary mirrors joined together in the manner of a planisphere, the ephemeris is, in essence, a revolutionary union of Western ingenuity and Eastern tradition made possible by newly opened trade routes and an ever-so-slight loosening in Hingan isolationist policies.
Muspell
Evidence of attempts by Sharlayans to indoctrinate the remainder of Eorzea in their nation’s brand of astrology can be found as far back as the previous Astral Era’s early sixth century. Within the Holy See’s reliquary is contained an ancient astrolabe documented as having being presented to the ruling Archbishop. Information on the bearer of said gift, however, has unfortunately been lost.
Sirius
Throughout his long, and (mostly) illustrious career as a weaponsmith, Gerolt Blackthorn has many a time been forced to suffer the atypical demands of an overly eccentric customer. Such was the case with Sirius, an astrologian’s request for a planisphere that looked like the lighthouse Pharos Sirius that proved a veritable nightmare for Gerolt and his apprentices.
Kontengi
This sleek, bladed planisphere was first conceived when buyers for Rowena’s House of Splendors—scouring the Far East for the emporium’s next best-seller—commissioned a Doman craftsman to create a weapon that “resembled a ninja’s throwing star.” Its black lacquering is meant to represent the night sky, the gold inlay, the endless sea of stars.
High Allagan Star Globe
If Sharlayan astrology is a product of the Sixth Astral Era, then how, one may ask, was a star globe crafted to specifications of Sharlayan origin discovered within an Allagan starship more than five millennia old? Further research into the Ragnarok has revealed the existence of automated foundries which continue to mass-produce weaponry used by the vessel's internal defense systems. One theory suggests that a globe dropped by a fallen adventurer was copied in these infernal forges.
Aldebaran
When unable to sell salvaged items as is, Rowena’s House of Splendors will employ its own Diamond Forge to repurpose curiosities from another time into practical commodities. Aldebaran is one such example—a ceremonial Allagan contrivance, its purpose long forgotten, transformed into a modern astrologian’s means of armament.
Deneb
In addition to the basic functionality of a standard star globe, this portable planetarium handcrafted by Gerolt Blackthorn and outfitted for anima development by Ardashir Balyk also accurately measures the movement of a rogue star known as Deneb—a celestial body believed by some astrological sects to hold dominion over many of the heavens’ more influential objects.
Canopus
The final iteration of Gerolt Blackthorn and Ardashir Balyk’s “anima weapon” for astrologians, natural luminescence emitted by the sentient aetherial body contained within is projected from the device, creating a spherical map of the heavens around its core.
Rigel
King Theodoric of Ala Mhigo had this ornate star globe crafted at the behest of his wife, who was known to employ astrology in almost every decision she made, from simple matters such as selecting an outfit, to determining which of her handmaidens might have betrayed her trust. Though, it was ultimately unsuccessful at predicting the ill fate that would befall her and her husband.
Pleiades
One of the many observatory instruments brought to Ishgard more than two decades past by Sharlayan astrologian Rufin Byrde, the globe remained in a state of disrepair for much of the interim until it was restored and presented as a gift from the Vault of the Athenaeum Astrologicum to commemorate the guild-sponsored hosting of a symposium on Old World astrology.
Lewphon's Eye
Father of Sharlayan astromany and author of The Five Ages—a staggering multivolume opus compiling a lifetime's research on history, theology, and astrology—scholar Lewphon is said to have used an inclinometer such as this to make his observations. Since then, all replicas created using the selfsame design have taken the name Lewphon's Eye. [1]
References
- ↑ Encyclopaedia Eorzea: Volume II, page 219-220