Mind the Ghosts!
Welcome to Halfmoon Hollow! Home of the VTuber & VArtist AstralArts! Please use the links below to learn about our haunted home!
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LORE
Once, humans wandered the Earth, wishing to find a manifestation of their will. Eventually, a group of humans called the Nine Seekers discovered Magical Fonts; fountains of magical energy that sprung forth from deep within the earth. These fonts granted each of them control over a specific domain of magic, and they became the first Mages of Earth.Over time, the Seekers began to teach their magic to others and pass it down to the people who would come after them. Eventually, the Seekers grew old and passed on, becoming one with the cosmos. Different star signs now hover in the night sky as a reminder of who they were, and any mage born under their signs is gifted additional magical ability with their Seeker's magical domain.
Find Your Star Sign:
Moon Phases
The moon's phase decides which side of that pair grows stronger. Each power is only one side of the coin, and one half waxes while the other wanes.For example, a mage born under the sign of Lumin would have their light powers grow under waxing or full moons, but their shadow magic grow under waning or new moons.
Star Signs
Each person is born under a specific star sign which gives a mage an additional affinity and power with a two sided archetype.Many mages specialize in their sign, but you can learn from any school of magic, the sign you're born under just represents your natural affinity.
FreqUENTLY aSKED qUESTIONS
Here is some basic info about Cas's community! This includes information about their streams, art, and other content as well. Don't see your question answered here? Feel free to reach out in the Halfmoon Hollow Discord and either Cas or a Moderator will get back to you.
General FAQ
Where is the Community Discord?
Join the discord here!
Why is the Halfmoon Hollow Community 18+?
Cas is an adult, and feels more comfortable not having to worry about having minors to look after in their community! They make adult jokes and don't want to have to censor themselves for kiddos.
Lore FAQ
Who wrote the lore?
Cas, and their community! Some lore is planned behind the scenes by Cas, and some is planned or played out on stream with their community giving input! Cas loves collaberative worldbuilding and storytelling, so sometimes they invite viewers to help write pieces of the next chapter!
Can I make an OC inside the Halfmoon Hollow universe?
Absolutely! The Lore section of the Hollow's website has details to help you pick what kind of mage your OC can be! Just understand that all OC's made by fans are not canon, and exist in an AU of sorts from the official "Cas" timeline <3 This is just so no OC's break any existing or future planned lore.
Art FAQ
What does Cas use to Draw?
Cas uses Clip Studio Paint to draw all of their art, and uses Live2D for animating. Cas is a digital artist and has a Wacom Cintique 32HD that they use to draw with.
Can I have Cas make me art?
Yes! Cas takes commissions! Their card and all their info can be found here!
What Brushes does Cas use when they draw?
I mostly use my own brush! It's called the Boo! Pencil Brush, and it's available for free on my Kofi, here!
Rules
These are general rules for the Halfmoon Hollow Discord Server as well as Rules for being in AstralArts stream community on Twitch and in all other places. Please keep these in mind if you're considering joining!
Be Kind To each Other.
Halfmoon Hollow is born of kindness and respect, that means ALL members must try to show compassion and respect to each other at all times. There is zero tolerance for bigotry, hatred, and disrespect in this community. Anyone caught bullying other users will be swiftly banned, and we do not tolerate things like homophobia, racism, transphobia, bullying, and the like. Basically: don't be a jerk. If someone is upset or hurt by your actions, apologize and don't do it again, even if a mod is not reprimanding you.
Respect Cas.
Cas is a singular person, and while they very much enjoy interacting with their community and are open to becoming friends with people within their spaces that they feel comfortable with: They are first and foremost a professional artist and streamer. This is a job for Cas, much like any other career. That means that they will be professional and polite to all members, and friendship should not be something that is assumed.
18+ ONLY.
Halfmoon Hollow is run by Cas, who is 30 years old at time of writing this rule. All Cas' Mods are also adults, and frankly, the community is centered around their sense of humor, content they enjoy and the general vibes of Cas' life. This means it's just not a good space for kids. Cas has quite the potty mouth and enjoys adult humor from time to time, and doesn't want to worry about having to censor themself in case minors are around. If you're a minor, please do not consume Cas' content. You are welcome to join the community once you are 18.Any Minor caught in Cas' community will be banned without reentry.
Do not claim Cas' work as your own.
Whether it is Cas' art, brushes they've made, or pieces of literature, worldbuilding, or TTRPG content they've written, please be sure to credit them for their work, and do not try to pass it off as your own. Cas welcomes creativity in the form of fanart, OCs for their universes and literature, etc, but would like to be credited for the work they do.
NO AI.
Generative AI is unethical and not allowed in any part of the Halfmoon Hollow Community. This includes using Cas' art for generative AI, creating AI based OCs, literature or any other works involving Halfmoon Hollow using AI generation.
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Ianus
Birth Dates: Dec. 11 - Jan. 20
School: Ianomancy
Color: PurpleThose born under the star sign of Ianus have control over the flow of life, death, and all liminal states between. Many Ianists practice spirit work, soul & body manipulation, healing, and blood magic.
They believe Necromancy can be used to heal as much as it can be used to harm, and study the ties between the two.
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Empyrea
Birth Dates: Apr. 13 - May 23
School: Empyromancy
Color: OrangeThe sign of Empyrea grants those born under its influence power over time and space. These mages can slow and speed up time, control gravity, and even cast spells that have influence over fusion and fission.
Much of their magic has to do with energy, and so raw energetic powers are not uncommon for Empyrists.
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Prima
Birth Dates: Aug. 14 - Sep. 23
School: Primamancy
Color: Lime GreenThe sign of Prima is born to those with the powers of Nature and Magitechnology. Primist mages can harness the power of the elements, both natural and magemade. They can synthesize the forces of nature to create potions, control the weather, and create magical inventions. Primists believe nature and nurture go hand in hand, and that the magical sciences can be synthesized with the natural forces of the world.
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Resos
Birth Dates: Sep. 24 - Oct. 30
School: Resomancy
Color: CyanPeople born under the sign of Resos are said to have an accute sense of hearing. Their magics focus on that of sound and vibrations. They can also control movement, speeding things up and slowing them down rapidly to create sound waves, friction, and other effects. Resomancy controls aspects of the lack of sound as well, making particularly good anti-mages using silencing effects to quiet the spells of other mages, or even their own footsteps..
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Lumin
Birth Dates: Mar. 3 - Apr. 12
School: Lumiomancy
Color: GoldThose born under the sign of Lumin understand the deep duality of light and shadow to their core. Rather than viewing their powers as a duality of good and evil, their magics strive to expand on the understanding that light cannot survive without darkness, and vice versa. Light would not have importance without the presence of shadow, nor would shadows exist without a light to shine on their surroundings.
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Sanctus
Birth Dates: Oct. 31 - Dec. 10
School: Sanctomancy
Color: BlueThe art of shielding magic belongs to those born under the sign of Sanctus. These mages specialize in the art of both fortification and banishment. Mending objects, strengthening physical shields, and creating magical ones are all part of their wheelhouse. They also make excellent use of sealing rites, banishing magic, and all forms of cleansing spaces.
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Volo
Birth Dates: May 24 - Jul. 3
School: Sanctomancy
Color: Jade GreenPeople born under the sign of Volo are able to turn the wheel of fate to suit their desires. These mages are amazing diviners, often utilizing tarot, runes or other forms of divination in their craft. They can even alter their own luck to suit their needs.
The north star happens to fall under their domain, acting as a symbol of their good favor.
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Balo
Birth Dates: Jan. 21 - Mar. 2
School: Balomancy
Color: PinkBalomancers have one of the strongest dualities within their craft. Having the ability to manipulate the emotions and thoughts of others carries a heavy weight, one many Balomancers gladly bear. These mages not only have magic focusing on control, but also chaos, being able to effect the cascading of various events and probability.
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Oneiros
Birth Dates: Jul. 4 - Aug. 13
School: Oneiromancy
Color: RedOneiromancers are born with the ability to alter the senses of themselves as well as those around them. They can heighten their own senses, increasing their vision or hearing, or even alter the emotions and senses of others, using illusion magic to change what people think they see.
Cas is a Spirit Witch working with their trusty ghost friend Booregard and their feline familiar Morgana to uncover the secrets of the town of Halfmoon Hollow!Cas came to Halfmoon Hollow after moving out of their parents home. They were offered their grandmother's manor as a place to stay while they got their footing. Their grandmother disappeared ten years prior under mysterious circumstances and a magical event gone wrong. Once moved into the manor, Cas met Morgana, their grandmother's familiar and old friend, who offered to teach them magic in exchange for Cas trying to unravel the mystery of their Grandmother's disappearance. Along the way they meet the many spirits of Halfmoon Hollow, including their good friend Booregard.
The Spirit Witch
Name: Cas
Pronouns: They/Them:
Birth Date: Jan. 15
Star Sign: Ianus
Likes: Magic, Ghosts, TTRPG's, Spicy Food.
Dislikes: Mushrooms, crowded spaces.
Booregard: Wayward Ghost
Name: Booregard / Boo
Pronouns: He/Him
Likes: shiny things, fire, sweets, mischief.
Dislikes: vegetables, sleeping, being put in time out, being alone.
Booregard is an a spirit without a home who found his way to Halfmoon Hollow Manor one day, with no memory of who he was when he was alive. After talking to the other ghosts of the Hollow to no avail, Cas took him in and offered to help the amnesiac ghost remember who he once was so perhaps he can pass on.In the meantime, Boo stays with Cas and Morgana in the Manor, causing all sorts of hijinks with his ghostly abilities. He makes sure there is never a dull moment, and accompanies Cas on many of their adventures.
Morgana is the mysterious patron of Cas and their magical teacher. She is a familiar that was once bound to Cas' grandmother, who made some sort of special pact with her, the nature of which is still unknown.Morgana hates to admit but Cas is family to her, and despite her cold demeanor she would do anything to protect the young Witch. Though, she'd never admit it.Booregard and Morgana do not share the same comradery as her and Cas. She finds the wayward spirit quite annoying, and can often be seen chasing him around or punishing him for his chaotic antics.
Morgana: Familiar
Name: Morgana
Pronouns: She/Her
Likes: Magic, Sarcasm, the color green, studying, cat naps.
Dislikes: Loud people, undisciplined people, annoying people..... People.