Helkatoryek
Geography
Composition: 60% mountainous / volcanic region. 20% of the outer surface is lava / flowing liquid magma. 10% of the planet is water, 5% ashen / barren wasteland, and 5% of highly fertile crescent soil. (About 10% of the mountainous regions are inactive.)
Weather conditions: Frequent eruptions, ash clouds & dust storms. Meteor impacts are also common annually as the planet comes into contact with the asteroid field.
Biomes: Volcanic
Moons: Two (Sanctus & Noctus) These moons are unusual in that they are always on opposite sides of the planet, so that one moon is never visible to a person standing on the other. Sanctus gives off a normally solid white light; Noctus's light is generally dark and jet-black.
The few humans (and other non-natives) who reside here (as well as the three clans) are vastly interested in control of the land. This is because the land is riddled with volcanic ore and gemstones which are highly valued and prized; many for their cosmetic and economic value, but others for their special intrinsic properties. Some contain ridiculously high heat capacities, the ability to store heat, and general heat-related powers exist in the many ores formed by volcanic eruption on the planet. In addition, the small "fertile" areas are highly prized and fought over between the clans and other factions, as they're capable of growing nearly anything in the area provided. Due to the amount of warring, almost everyone who lives in the desired fertile area has a great deal of combat experience, if not expert skill. Those who are not powerful are skilled in evasion, and those who are not skilled in either generally are rich and accompanied by powerful warriors who are. As such the general human populace who lives here tend to be among the likes of bounty hunters, bodyguards, and hit men, many of them hardened criminals escaping from other planets. There are few to none "safe" areas on the planet at any given time. Given the largely adverse conditions, it's known to many of the locals as simply "Hel". Anyone who lives here has access to opportune treasures, however, they'll have to endure hell to get them.
Dragons previously attempted to colonize Helkatoryek in groups, but their establishment didn't really work out. There's still a number of old bones lying around in the lava. Some of the locals claim they're alive as undead, but these rumors are unsubstantiated. Old Dragon texts can still be found on the planet, if one knows where to look.
Weather conditions: Frequent eruptions, ash clouds & dust storms. Meteor impacts are also common annually as the planet comes into contact with the asteroid field.
Biomes: Volcanic
Moons: Two (Sanctus & Noctus) These moons are unusual in that they are always on opposite sides of the planet, so that one moon is never visible to a person standing on the other. Sanctus gives off a normally solid white light; Noctus's light is generally dark and jet-black.
The few humans (and other non-natives) who reside here (as well as the three clans) are vastly interested in control of the land. This is because the land is riddled with volcanic ore and gemstones which are highly valued and prized; many for their cosmetic and economic value, but others for their special intrinsic properties. Some contain ridiculously high heat capacities, the ability to store heat, and general heat-related powers exist in the many ores formed by volcanic eruption on the planet. In addition, the small "fertile" areas are highly prized and fought over between the clans and other factions, as they're capable of growing nearly anything in the area provided. Due to the amount of warring, almost everyone who lives in the desired fertile area has a great deal of combat experience, if not expert skill. Those who are not powerful are skilled in evasion, and those who are not skilled in either generally are rich and accompanied by powerful warriors who are. As such the general human populace who lives here tend to be among the likes of bounty hunters, bodyguards, and hit men, many of them hardened criminals escaping from other planets. There are few to none "safe" areas on the planet at any given time. Given the largely adverse conditions, it's known to many of the locals as simply "Hel". Anyone who lives here has access to opportune treasures, however, they'll have to endure hell to get them.
Dragons previously attempted to colonize Helkatoryek in groups, but their establishment didn't really work out. There's still a number of old bones lying around in the lava. Some of the locals claim they're alive as undead, but these rumors are unsubstantiated. Old Dragon texts can still be found on the planet, if one knows where to look.
Fauna & Flora
Intelligent species: Torians, Hekmuds, Kyouren, humans (uncommon)
Non-intelligent species: Reptiles, birds of prey, smoggins, skeletal dragons / dinosaurs
The reptiles here vary in size but are generally closer to the medium-sized aggressive lizard variants, such as the gila monster or komodo dragon. The more massive reptiles generally live beneath the magma, and hence have become skeletal in nature; they've been bleached white until they're nothing but bones. The large skeletal monsters (including dinosaurs) are typically rare, however, and it's believed that they must be "disturbed" from deep slumber in order for them to appear. None of the reptiles are sentient.
The "smoggin" are effectively a race of amoebic ash clouds. Also fairly uncommon, and generally mistaken for regular ash, the smoggins reside inside of ash clouds common across the planet and are generally carried by the wind. However, they usually viciously attack anyone who steps too far inside their territory. The exception is the dishonored Hekmuds, who are typically not attacked by smoggin.
Non-intelligent species: Reptiles, birds of prey, smoggins, skeletal dragons / dinosaurs
The reptiles here vary in size but are generally closer to the medium-sized aggressive lizard variants, such as the gila monster or komodo dragon. The more massive reptiles generally live beneath the magma, and hence have become skeletal in nature; they've been bleached white until they're nothing but bones. The large skeletal monsters (including dinosaurs) are typically rare, however, and it's believed that they must be "disturbed" from deep slumber in order for them to appear. None of the reptiles are sentient.
The "smoggin" are effectively a race of amoebic ash clouds. Also fairly uncommon, and generally mistaken for regular ash, the smoggins reside inside of ash clouds common across the planet and are generally carried by the wind. However, they usually viciously attack anyone who steps too far inside their territory. The exception is the dishonored Hekmuds, who are typically not attacked by smoggin.
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