Luna

Luna and Tellus dance across the sky, the forbidden paradise and the barren rock. A thin silvery atmosphere protects the moon from space, and the pale lunar lands contrast with deep dark seas. The moon is known for its natural beauty, distinctive architecture marked by spires and domes, and historic ruins. With the continual rise of casual spacefaring, concerns about overtourism have become a frequent topic of debate on the moon.
It is by far the largest moon in the Inner World, and the fifth largest moon overall in the Sol System. Due to the protective sequestration of Tellus, Luna fills its position in interplanetary society.

Silver Seas

The vast majority of the seas of Luna are located on the inner side, allowing for a beautiful view of Tellus. Since the moon and the planet are tidally locked, with the inner half always facing towards Tellus, and the outer half facing out towards space, the inner side is frequently dark. As the sun moves behind the planet, Luna finds itself partially or fully in the shadow of Tellus. Only for a few days each month is the inner side of the moon fully illuminated by the sun.
It is these days of full sunlight where the seas of Luna truly shine. When the water is illuminated, sunlight dances across the waves and make the surface shine and glimmer like crystal. The natural darkness of the waters lend depth to the sunlight. The darkness is the product of multiple factors, many of the seas are murky and silty, the sand and rock below the seas are black sand and volcanic rock, but the deep shade of the seas is mostly due to the reflection of the sky and space beyond.

Notable Seas

The largest of the bodies of water, the Procellarum Ocean, stretches across a tenth of the surface of the moon.
The Sea of Serenity is particularly famous for its clear waters, a sharp contrast to the other murky and silty seas.
Only the Ingenii Sea and the Moscoviense Sea are located on the outer side.

Evidence of Ancient Life

The oldest man-made structures in the Sol System can be found on Luna, leading some to theorize that Luna may be the cradle of humanity. The oldest of the ruins on Luna are a circle of pillar-like stones found by Tycho in the southern highlands. The purpose of the circle is unknown, but potentially it was a ritual site, or a solar calendar. Many also believe the rock fields of Copernicus, described as a sea of white rocks, to be an example of ancient terraforming, while others theorize the rocks were once suspended in a larger glacier.
While the structures on Luna long predate the Cave Paintings on Rhea, there is no substantial proof that it was specifically humans who built them.

Location under

Tellus

Included Locations

• Crystalline Mausoleum