Stars Above

A Collection of Wanderhome Playbooks, Traits, Natures, & Holidays

along with Star Signs for each month of the year

Written by
Matthew Gravelyn

Wanderhome is copyright of Possum Creek Games Inc.

STARS ABOVE is an independent production by Matthew Gravelyn and is not affiliated with
Possum Creek Games Inc. It is published under the Wanderhome Third Party License.

Fonts used are Ruritania, Luinari, and Arno Pro

Look, up there. See that one? That’s your sign. It will point you
true, keep you safe, and always remind you who you are.

Everyone has stared up at the night sky at one time or another

and felt a connection there. Whether they see a familiar shape in
the stars or feel awed by the sheer vastness of that inky black,
there is always something smiling back.

This book is a collection of supplemental content for

Wanderhome, including:
2 playbooks: the Astronomer and the Astrologer
6 traits: Analytical, Contemplative, Prescriptive,
Intuitive, Dismissive, and Embarrassed
3 natures: Void, Observatory, and Ritual
2 holidays: Aeora’s Comet and Starfall
10 star signs: constellations and descriptions for
every month of the year
 You look into the vastness of space and
see a galaxy full of light and beauty. You
appreciate each speck for the miracle it is.
Do you see the same beauty here beneath
that glittering sky?

You are alive. Your care is distant, vast, and

beautiful.

Choose a name and some pronouns.

Choose an animal.
Tarsier Gecko A Calculating Animal
Lynx Barn Owl A Precise Animal

Choose 2 you are and 2 you wish others would recognize.

Helpful Whimsical Educated
Knowledgeable Flexible Masculine
Interesting Attentive Feminine
Choose 3-4 to describe your look.
Thick glasses Pocket protector
Smart waistcoat Walking stick
Pressed linen pants Pencil behind the ear
Fancy hat Notebooks and folders
Kerchief Leather briefcase
Partially tucked shirt A reasonable explanation for everything

Choose 3 you are actively studying and 1 that you don’t feel ready
to examine just yet.
Determining the singular and central origin of the currently known universe.
Plotting and analyzing the celestial path of our world through local space.
Calculating the precise age and remaining life span of our central stars.
Discovering new planets and hypothesizing what lifeforms may thrive there.
Predicting and warning of imminent atmospheric breaches and disruptions.
Quantifying the gravitational effect of nearby satellites and orbiting bodies.
Correlating planetary shifts with historic records of astronomical events.
Mapping areas of heightened magnetic energies as a result of solar fluctuations.
Postulating the existence of extraterrestrial life as a means of qualifying our existence.
Identifying and cataloging non-terrestrial mineral and biological samples.
Abstracting a working model of planetary weather patterns as they relate to celestial events.
Disproving the theory of star signs as a method of prediction and personal identification.
Pick 1 trusty tool that aids your research and 1 outdated tool you
still carry for sentimental reasons. Tell the table about them.
A precise astrolabe that you built yourself.
A sturdy sextant that was gifted to you by an explorer friend.
A consistent astronomical clock conferred upon completion of your training.
An interesting alidade you found in an antique market for a bargain.
A serviceable telescope from your childhood.
A chaotic collection of star charts drawn by your mentor.
A tool of your own design.

Ask 1 to the left and 1 to the right.

How did I steal the magic from the stars for you?
When did my expertise help guide you?
What important discovery did we make together?
What astrological body did I name after you?
Some things you can always do:
Look to the sky.
Refer to your notes for an answer.
Correct someone.
Recognize a celestial body.
Say: “We should follow that star.” You get a token if they do.
Ask: “Do you recognize that constellation?” They get a token if they listen to your description of its
stars.

During each seasonal holiday, choose 1 you haven’t chosen before.

Choose a topic you are actively studying to wrap up. Describe how your findings change the world.
You may choose another area to actively study.
Choose another topic you are actively studying to wrap up. Describe how your findings change the
world. You may choose another area to actively study.
Choose a topic you are actively studying to give up on. Describe how your research reached its
unfruitful end. You may choose another area to actively study.
Choose a topic you are actively studying to give up on. Describe how your research reached its
unfruitful end. You may choose another area to actively study.
If you are not actively studying a topic, begin actively studying the topic you weren’t ready to
examine. Describe how you focus your entire attention on it and what it means to you.
Get a token when you pay attention to others instead of the stars.
Spend a token to predict an astronomical event.
You can always say: “The truth is out there.”
Take an unused playbook and add as much as you want from that playbook to yours.
Wrap up your field work and settle down under familiar stars. Pick up a new playbook and make
a new character.
 You look into the vastness of space and
see a friendly face smiling back, letting you
know everything will be alright. How much
of your faith rests among the stars?

You are alive. Your care is gentle,

supportive, and spiritual.

Choose a name and some pronouns.

Choose an animal.
Rabbit Snake A Thoughtful Animal
Rooster Sheep A Sensitive Animal

Choose 2 you are and 2 you don’t realize you are.

Caring Friendly Loved
Respectful Intelligent Maternal
Supportive Worthy Paternal
Choose 3-4 to describe your look.
Airy sundress Hair adornments
Worn sandals Journals and scrapbooks
Tunic Pockets full of crystals
Overalls Service bug
Beaded jewelry Glasses that won’t stay put
Free-flowing hair A lovely outlook on everything

Choose 3 star signs you are compatible with, who you deeply understand
and connect with. Choose 1 star sign you are not compatible with, who
you clash with and are confused by.
Those born in the month of Tillsoil under the sign of the Farmer.
Those born in the month of Monsoon under the sign of the Yoke.
Those born in the month of Bloommeadow under the sign of the Bouquet.
Those born in the month of Devildays under the sign of the Ashen.
Those born in the month of Swarming under the sign of the Net.
Those born in the month of Gateling under the sign of the Change.
Those born in the month of Firetop under the sign of the Barrow.
Those born in the month of Grasping under the sign of the Thunderhead.
Those born in the month of Snowblanket under the sign of the Hearth.
Those born in the month of Frostbite under the sign of the Gale.
Those who identify with a star sign of a different birth month.
Those who don’t identify with any star sign.
Those who don’t believe in star signs.
Choose 1 lesson that affirms your spirituality and 1 lesson that casts
doubt in your mind. Tell the table about them.
A universal truth spoken softly by a wise counselor.
A personal critique said plainly by an honest neighbor.
An unexpected wisdom shared by a confident playmate.
A memorable lesson given from your intuitive mentor.
A startling heresy overheard from a witchy elder.
An unrealized prophecy told to you by a oracular prophet.
A conservative upbringing by your ‡cautious parents.
A tale of sorrow told quietly by a ‡grieving relative.
A deep sadness left behind by your ‡lost friend.

Ask 1 to the left and 1 to the right.

How did I help you know yourself better?
How do my practices annoy you?
When did my advice lead you astray?
What is your favorite memory of our shared childhood?
Some things you can always do:
Look to the sky.
Nod knowingly.
Attribute someone’s behavior to their star sign.
Give a vague or brief horoscope.
Tell someone what star sign they are born under. You get a token if you are correct.
Ask: “Do you recognize that constellation?” They get a token if they listen to your description of its
meaning.

During each seasonal holiday, choose 1 you haven’t chosen before.

Choose another star sign you are compatible with.
Choose another star sign you are compatible with.
Choose another star sign you are not compatible with.
Choose another lesson that affirms your spirituality.
Get a token when you connect deeply with someone you are not compatible with.
Spend a token to say exactly what someone needs to hear.
You can always ask: “What are you seeking?”
Take an unused playbook and add as much as you want from that playbook to yours.
You finally reach the destination you always knew you would. Pick up a new playbook and make a
new character.
Analytical
An analytical kith is always taking notes and collecting data. They are often scientists,
mathematicians, and accountants, among others.

Choose 1-2 they can always do.

Recall a specific and important detail.
Bog things down in too many details.
Ask: “What are we missing?”

Contemplative
A contemplative kith is slow to act and views things from many perspectives. They are often counselors,
advisors, and city planners, among others.

Choose 1-2 they can always do.

Calm someone down.
Offer a different perspective.
Give someone a knowing look that they will understand.

Prescriptive
A prescriptive kith tries to organize and categorize everything around them. They are often analysts,
collectors, and rule makers, among others.

Choose 1-2 they can always do.

Offer an accurate description of something.
Omit details to make something fit.
Say: “That’s not how it’s supposed to be.”
 Intuitive
An intuitive kith is connected to the energies of the world and truly connects with others. They are
often therapists, fortune tellers, and bodyworkers, among others.

Choose 1-2 they can always do.

Comfort someone experiencing complicated emotions.
Personally related to what someone else is feeling.
Understand exactly how someone is feeling. If they want to hide their true emotions from
you, they’ll need to spend a token.

‡ Dismissive
A dismissive kith rejects others’ input to promote their own views. They are often those filled with self-
doubt, folk lacking in confidence, and self-important leaders, among others.

Choose 1-2 they can always do.

Disregard what someone just said.
Go the wrong direction to prove a point.
Listen to someone else, even if you don’t let them know.

‡ Embarrassed
An embarrassed kith has been the victim of social ridicule and now is hesitant to act. They are often
those bullied as children, people in transition, and those who don’t fit in, among others.

Choose 1-2 they can always do.

Make everyone around you feel embarrassed too.
Try to disappear.
Something positive, proactive, or helpful
Void
A void is a place that is mostly open space with very few
points of interest.

This place can always:

Describe the vast emptiness.
Show how small everything really is.
Make someone question their impact, and give
them a token.

Choose 2 aesthetic elements.

Inky Blackness
Few Points Of Distant Light
Unremarkable And Indistinguishable Landscapes
Fireflies Floating Aimlessly
Distinct And Unnerving Silence
An ‡Empty Explorer Who Has Stopped Seeking
Something Else Of Your Own Invention

Choose 1 folklore about this place.

The Song Of The Star-Drifter
The Very First Constellation
The Unseen Leviathan
Something Else Of Your Own Invention
Observatory
An observatory is a place made for watching and wondering,
for learning and for admiring.

This place can always:

Describe a specific detail about something.
Show the hidden depths of something familiar.
Ask: “Do you see it?” Give them a token if they don’t.

Choose 2 aesthetic elements.

Huge Telescopes And Viewing Platforms
Tables Covered With Star Maps
Constellations Projected Onto The Ceiling
Opportunity To See Something New
The Joyous Sounds Of Discovery
An Analytical Scientist Who Charts The Stars
Something Else Of Your Own Invention

Choose 1 folklore about this place.

The First Star In The Night Sky
Johannas And The Wonderous Discovery
The Girl Who Counted All The Stars
Something Else Of Your Own Invention
Ritual
A ritual is a place that is sacred to some, a place of purpose
and power.

This place can always:

Describe the crackle and hum of energy.
Show how small gestures matter.
Ask: “How do you contribute to the work?” Give them a token
if they participate.

Choose 2 aesthetic elements.

Relics, Trinkets, And Ornaments
Stones, Mounds, And Natural Features
Altars Lovingly Prepared
Strange Yet Familiar Scents In The Air
The Sense That You Can Do Anything
A Witchy Elder Guiding The Work
Something Else Of Your Own Invention

Choose 1 folklore about this place.

Wily Willema And The Wondrous Work
The Binding Of The Heavenblade
Undoing What They Did To Do What Must Be Done
Something Else Of Your Own Invention
Aeora’s Comet
Alternate Holiday

Aeora’s Comet streaks through the night sky between Bright and Breathe. While simply beautiful to
behold, it also represents the vastness of the world and fleeting nature of things, reminding those who
see it to appreciate every moment.

Choose 2 traditions that this place doesn’t engage in. The rest all happen.
Homemade Viewing Devices
Academics Comparing Notes
Dimming All The Lights
Sparklers And Candles
Commemorative Trinkets
Choosing An Honorary Comet Squire
Reciting The Tale Of Aeora And Her Love

During Aeora’s Comet, everyone can always:

Get a token whenever you finally do something you’ve always wanted to do.
Spend a token to be the first to see the comet.
Regard the night sky.
Starfall
Alternate Holiday

Starfall is a holiday that rests between Breathe and Silt. Celebrated on a clear night, children choose a
shooting star and make a wish to help them in the coming months.

Choose 2 traditions that this place doesn’t engage in. The rest all happen.
Evening Picnics
Staying Up Really Late
Paper Lanterns
Writing Wishes On Small Scraps Of Colorful Paper
Keeping Wishes Secret
Handmade Star Crowns
Star Counting Competitions

During Aeora’s Comet, everyone can always:

Get a token whenever you use your wish for someone else.
Spend a token to know the stars heard your wish.
See stars in everyone’s eyes.
The Farmer
Those born in Tillsoil are born under the sign of the Farmer. They are
planners, hard workers, fixers, and friends.

Choose 2 that always describe you and 1 that

never quite fits.

You are the first to arrive and the last to leave.

You won’t take the first step until you plan the entire journey.
You are always willing to lend a helping hand.
You only feel comfortable relaxing after a hard day’s work.
You can’t see a problem without trying to fix it.
You are compatible with the Net and the Barrow.
You are not compatible with the Change.

The Yoke
Those born in Monsoon are born under the sign of the Yoke. They are
adaptable, ever-changing, pleasing, and enigmatic.

Choose 2 that always describe you and 1 that

never quite fits.

You are always moving, even when you have no destination.

You often carry more than you are capable of.
You are flexible in the face of sudden change.
You have great capacity for understanding.
You try your best to make those around you happy.
You are compatible with the Change and the Thunderhead.
You are not compatible with the Barrow.
The Bouquet
Those born in Bloommeadow are born under the sign of the
Bouquet. They are creative, inventive, unique, and daring.

Choose 2 that always describe you and 1 that

never quite fits.

You take great pride in your personal style.

You have boundless creativity and artistic talent.
You can see the beauty in any situation.
You are sensitive to critique or negativity.
You are often emulated by those around you.
You are compatible with the Barrow and the Hearth.
You are not compatible with the Thunderhead.

The Ashen
Those born in Devildays are born under the sign of the Ashen. They
are weary, transformed, cautious, and exposed.

Choose 2 that always describe you and 1 that

never quite fits.

You give of yourself until almost nothing is left.

You need time alone after spending time with others.
You wear your emotions on your sleeve.
You enjoy reinventing yourself occasionally.
You walk toward danger even if you see it coming.
You are compatible with the Thunderhead and the Gale.
You are not compatible with the Hearth.
The Net
Those born in Swarming are born under the sign of the Net. They
are playful, curious, youthful, and energetic.

Choose 2 that always describe you and 1 that

never quite fits.

Your attention never settles for too long.

You see things that many others overlook.
You take pleasure in the simple and mundane.
You are often mistaken for someone much younger.
You think more of the journey than the destination.
You are compatible with the Hearth and the Farmer.
You are not compatible with the Gale.

The Change
Those born in Gateling are born under the sign of the Change. They
are multifaceted, fluid, intriguing, and risky.

Choose 2 that always describe you and 1 that

never quite fits.

You become obsessed easily and lose interest just as fast.

You frequently adopt new personal styles and wardrobes.
You are able to make friends with virtually anyone.
You have trouble doing the same things repeatedly.
You are difficult to define.
You are compatible with the Gale and the Yoke.
You are not compatible with the Farmer.
The Barrow
Those born in Firetop are born under the sign of the Barrow. They
are powerful, relaxed, cozy, and gentle.

Choose 2 that always describe you and 1 that

never quite fits.

You are often found to be intimidating.

You don’t recognize your own strengths.
You have a slow and methodical approach to life.
You allow yourself to be driven by others.
You are deeply protective of those you care for.
You are compatible with the Farmer and the Bouquet.
You are not compatible with the Yoke.

The Thunderhead
Those born in Grasping are born under the sign of the
Thunderhead. They are emotional, fiery, and reactive.

Choose 2 that always describe you and 1 that

never quite fits.

You are filled with emotions that you can’t explain.

You maintain a calm demeanor punctuated by outbursts.
You express all of your emotions to their fullest.
You have moments of brilliance and moments of rage.
You inspire others to grow and change.
You are compatible with the Yoke and the Ashen.
You are not compatible with the Bouquet.
The Hearth
Those born in Snowblanket are born under the sign of the Hearth.
They are warm, welcoming, giving, and stable.

Choose 2 that always describe you and 1 that

never quite fits.

You would never deny hospitality to someone in need.

You are often relied upon by those around you.
You care for others until you are burned out.
You insist on proper manners and etiquette.
You always have a kind word for those who need it.
You are compatible with the Bouquet and the Net.
You are not compatible with the Ashen.

The Gale
Those born in Frostbite are born under the sign of the Gale. They are
blustery, forceful, confident, and proud.

Choose 2 that always describe you and 1 that

never quite fits.

You will do anything to get your way.

You always speak what is in your mind.
You would never back down from a fight.
You are quick to speak but lack follow through.
You can stir others with your powerful words.
You are compatible with the Ashen and the Change.
You are not compatible with the Net.