Niri-Rihi

Niri-Rihi is the homeplanet of the Shapeshifters. It orbits the closest to its sun, Niri. It has no moons, however, it has a single planetary ring, composed of a mixture of fine dust and fragmented rock.
The planet is about 1.8 times the size of Earth.

Climate

Niri-Rihi is characterized by extreme seasons. Summers are marked by intense heat, as the planet's close orbit results in elevated temperatures. Winters, on the other hand, are long and harsh, with long periods of darkness and extreme cold.

Twilight Zones

Twilight Zones are sections of Niri-Rihi that are commonly covered in shadow from the ring. While some light filters through the translucent sections of the ring, these regions are significantly cooler than their surroundings. Twilight Zones provide refuge from the planet's harsh seasonal extremes, creating microclimates that are home to unique flora and fauna.

Meteor Showers

The planet is subject to seasonal meteor showers, primarily caused by material from its ring system entering the atmosphere. The debris, mostly small fragments and dust particles, burns up upon entry, creating luminous streaks across the sky.
The meteor showers are largely harmless, as a majority of falling material is gone before it reaches the surface. On occasion, larger fragments can survive and impact the planet, leaving craters.

Ecosystem

Niri-Rihi is home to a diverse range of biomes, from scorched deserts to frozen tundras; despite the harsh conditions, Shapeshifters dominate the planet's ecosystems. As the apex species, Shapeshifters are known for their adaptability and resilience, capable of thriving in a variety of environments.

Other flora and fauna have adapted to the planet's extreme seasonal shifts with many species adopting cyclical behaviors, such as hibernation or rapid adaptation, to survive the harsh changes in temperature and light.

Other Names

Iri-Niri

Type

Planet

Owning Organization

Shapeshifter Administration

Inhabiting Species

• Shapeshifter