The Star That Guides is an extremely bright blue star that serves as both the north and south pole stars of the world. It is easily visible anywhere on the planet's surface.
In the northern hemisphere, the star can be seen precisely located over the north pole; similarly, in the southern hemisphere, it is located precisely over the south pole. When a sailor crosses the equator, he is treated to the sight of the star setting in one hemisphere and rising in the other. For one precise instant neither star is visible, this is called "crossing the darkline."
The star is generally the brightest object in the sky apart from the sun and the moon, about twice the magnitude of Venus in our world.
In addition to its key role in navigation, the star has great occult significance. It is said to be the only star from the Waking World that is visible in the The Shadowlands. The rays of the star are generally thought to be beneficial and play key roles in various esoteric ceremonies and religions. Finally, the Annwyn Empire placed great significance on the star, so much so that the empire's state religion worshiped it as its primary deity.
In iconography, the star is typically depicted with four rays