Osaras

Osaras is one of the Moons of the Pillar of Creation, being the first to cross the Veil and orbit the Mortus in recorded history. It is the brother of Nelthur, the second Moon, and favoured child of Sunurar, the 'Maker', or 'Sun' as known in the Free Lands. Osaras is regarded as the aspect of compassion, mercy, strength and forbearance, which are taught throughout the Parlian Empire as model virtues for its citizens and military.

Origin
According to Sunurar's Opus Infinitherium, Osaras was the first Moon birthed before the Aeons, in a period of theorised time known as the Void Age. In the endless darkness, Sunurar split her being into two lesser bodies, reflecting her light into the Void and allowing life to prosper her beloved Mortus realm. Osaras was the first of these bodies to come into existence and orbit the Mortus. Shortly after came his brother, Nelthur.

Appearance
Osarus appears as a large celestial object, reflecting Sun's light on the dark side of the Planes. This constant cycle of reflection ensures that Sunarar's light touches both halves of the Mortus and Mortem Apostarium. Osarus is a sphere of white stone, with a slight red tint. This tint intensifies during the Winter seasons, which stirs folklore of Man-Beasts, Vampires and other creatures of the blood-lit night.

Purpose
Like his brother, Osarus alternates between the Veil to light the Mortus and Mortem Apostarium, keeping them from completely merging with the Void. However, the light of the Moons is not enough to keep the Void at bay entirely, and so the night still harbours its corruptions. Should this cycle be broken, the exact effect of the Void swallowing the Pillar is unknown.

Being the favoured moon, period in which Osarus passes the Mortus is known as the Blessed Dawn. It is believed that this period of time brings fortune and luck to those faithful to the Maker.