Planet Phateon

Basics

Real Name: Phaeton
Location: Between Jupiter and Mars
Size: In size it’s only about the same size as Earth’s moon. While today, the remaining chunks of it are only about 4% of that size. Not all of the fragments of Phaeton remained along its orbital pathway. Some collided with its neighbors, especially Jupiter
Rotation: The planet completes one revolution in approximately 18 hours, giving it a shorter day than Earth.
Revolution: Its orbital period is 1284 days. A year on Phaeton is equivalent of about 3.52 years on Earth
Planet's Element: rocks

About the Planet:

About the Sun(s): Sol
About the Moon(s): Eridanos is a fairly small moon that is a very light amber in color. The moon was nearly vaporized when Phaeton exploded. The only remaining fragment is the asteroid known as 2685 Masursky. Eridanos became uninhabitable several centuries before Phaeton was destroyed. It’s people relocated to Phaeton and currently live on the continent of Tramestru.
Any other celestial bodies: none, though when the planet exploded, it became the Asteroid belt located between Mars and Jupiter.
Average distance from its Sun: 504 million km
Main Terrain: Phaeton is very rocky with very little in the way of forested areas. The older mountain ranges (Mt. Helios, Maktorill mountains, Ikinis Mountains, Valeguard mountains, ) were formed primarily by overthrusting and are composed primarily of sedimentary rock. The mountains support coniferous forests
The younger ranges (Mt. Arenis, Dushann, Ildra, Mt, Qior, Nialou mountains, the Strael mountains, and the Andymyen mountains) were formed by uplifting. These mountains are cored with granite.
About the Soil: Most of the soil in the mountain valleys is good for growing. It’s a chocolate brown color. The higher up in the mountains you go, the lighter the soil become and the less things can be grown. It becomes quite soft and unsuited to growing anything but the hardy grass that the mountain goats eat. The soil in the marshalands and swamps is only good for growing a grain that resembles wild rice.
The Waters: Phaeton’s oceans are significantly shallower than Earth’s. There are three oceans: Nestron, Phalaethri, and Devrani. Additionally, there are three seas: Jotheran, Yerren, and the Shilon pass. The Shanostre Sea is an inland sea.
Popular/Common Resources:
Largest known Surface Feature: Mt. Helios is the tallest mountain on the planet at 4,267 meters (13999.343 feet) in height. It is considered very difficult to climb as climbers have only made it to the peak 3 times in recorded history.

About the Atmosphere

Sky Color: The sky is a greenish blue color
Air Quality/Composition: Breathable air that is equivalent to Earth’s.
Average Surface Temperature: On average, a day on Phaeton is about 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit). In general, the temperature remains constant. The Axial tilt is only about 5 degrees. It has more contrast to its seasons that Jupiter does, but their still not as severe as Mars’ or Earth’s.
Maximum Surface Temperature: The hottest recorded day was 29 degrees (84.2 Fahrenheit)
Minimum Surface Temperature: The coldest recorded temperature was 0 degrees (32 Fahrenheit).
Common Weather Patterns: Thunderstorms are a common occurrence and often occur on a daily basis during the spring months. The sky is frequently speckled with clouds.
Rare Weather Patterns: Completely clear days are uncommon. Snow is extremely rare.

About the Civilization:

The Dominant Species: Human (Phaetonian)
Secondary Species: Human (Eridanian)
Level of Technology: Technology was never a big concern for them, so they don’t really develop it much. They have very good farming techniques in order to squeeze every last bit of productivity out of the soil.
Animal Life: The mountains are densely populated with a hardy mountain goat, birds of prey, small birds, rodents.
Plant Life: Coniferous trees are common. Grass is a blueish color. Grapes are the largest cash crop with a type of ocean dwelling plant called pilir close behind it.

About the People

Main Language(s): Phaetonian
Secondary Language: Eridanian (spoken only on Tramestru)
Major Religion(s): The native Phaetonians revere the planet itself, calling it their Mother. The Eridanians, however, worship the moon and still mourn the loss of their native homeland.
Important Culture(s): Phaetonian, Eridanian
Important Historical Events: The Great Migration – when the Eridanians relocated to Phaeton.
Type of Government: They’re a Monarchy, but unlike most of the planets in the Silver Millennium, they are mostly ruled by Kings. The ruling monarch has a trio of advisors known as the Triumvirate. The people elect an officials who represents their country and bring grievances before the King. These individuals are known collectively as the Chorus and individually as Voices.
Current Political Situation: The planet is gone, so there is no political situation.
Major Cities: Alvaris is the planetary capital. Other cities of note are Sarford, Adymos, an Catresa.
Government Seat: Koronis Castle

Calender

The year is divided into weeks rather than months. A year has six seasons. Each week has 26 days.
Season 1: Alhalla

• Week 1 Delya
• Week 2 Shkoda
• Week 3 Velortim
• Week 4 Kudasha
• Week 5 Edanu
• Week 6 Shithan

Season 2: Ishindahalla

• Week 7 Dolan
• Week 8 Ameldu
• Week 9 Sholoy
• Week 10 Venasta
• Week 11 Amrylin
• Week 12 Solai

Season 3:

• Week 13 Na’ke
• Week 14 Iketsolai
• Week 15 Eketien
• Week 16 Attai
• Week 17 Holanna
• Week 18 Ioanna

Season 4: Sklihala

• Week 19 Shodai
• Week 20 Mecradu
• Week 21 Noiss
• Week 22 Salakiy
• Week 23 Eoshan
• Week 24 Viorio

Season 5: Klihalla

• Week 25 Edlion
• Week 26 Aresiu
• Week 27 Shodan
• Week 28 Falderan
• Week 29 Girion
• Week 30 Yrith

Season 6: Dierihalla

• Week 31 Uraldia
• Week 32 Zabrian
• Week 33 Wrilda
• Week 34 Baeron
• Week 35 Talchina
• Week 36 Torena

Phaetonians

Origin: They are the original inhabitants of the planet Phaeton
Language: Phaetonian
Common Traits: The royal family is know for having curly red hair and light blue eyes. All Phaetonians have some degree of curl to their hair. The normal colors are blond, brown, dark blue, and deep purple. Skin tones are rather pale. Normal eye colors are dark grey, brown, and lavender.
Important Holidays: The birthdays of the current members of the ruling family are celebrated across the planet each year. Before the destruction of Phaeton, those days were as follows:

• King Phoebus: Shodai 15
• Queen Clymene: Amrylin 23
• Princess Gyuokuei: Edanu 5

Other holidays on Phaeton:
Foundation Day – this holiday is celebrated throughout the Silver Millennium as the day it was officially formed.
King’s Day – celebrating the day the first King was crowned, held on Dolan 6.
Harvest – Typically held during Sholoy week, the day is mutable
New Year – celebrated on Delya 1
Oceana Day – the season of Na’ke is when it’s finally safe for the boats to travel the oceans and seas, and so on Solai 26 through Na’ke 02, there is a series of festivals. Solai 26 is a day to cleanse the ships and get them ready. Na’ke 01 is where the people make a big fuss out of sending the ships off to sea. The larger ships compete in a race (on a predetermined course). Smaller vessels compete to see who can bring the largest catch of fish, largest individual fish, and other marine contests.
Mountain Day – the season of Klihalla is considered the best time of the year to climb mountains. Typically, this is held on Falderan 12. Day of the Dead – on Torena 25 is a general mourning day.
Children’s Day – Salakiy 10
Lover’s Day – Venasta 02

Eridanians

Origin: the moon of Eridanos
Language: Eridanian, which is similar to Phaetonian, but with some distinct differences. Eridanians don’t use gender terms except when dealing with or referring to someone from outside of their culture.
Common Traits: Unlike their cousins the Phaetonians, they have straight hair. Hair tones tend to be rather odd such as pink, green, pale blue, and white. Eye colors are likewise odd with grey-purple, pastel green, gold, and scarlet making up the norm.
History: 328 years before Phaeton was destroyed, there was a thriving civilization on the moon Eridanos, but an earthquakle released a toxic substance into the atmosphere. This slowly began killing people. In a panic, the ruling duchess spoke to the King of Phaeton and requested a place for her remaining people. As Phaeton itself isn’t largely populated, the King at the time saw no reason to refuse the Duchess’ request and so the population of Eridanos was relocated to Tramestru.
They still have their Duchess, but she’s largely a figurehead. The King is the real authority they must answer to and he can overrule any decision she makes.
Important Holidays: These are holidays that are unique to the Eridanians and are carried down with them from the moon.
Migration Day – held on the anniversary of the day the migration was completed.
Eridanos Memorial – this was originally a celebratory holiday marking the rise of civilization on Eridanos, but after it became uninhabitable, the holiday became a day or mourning for their lost home.

Countries

Daveri
Captial city: Alvaris
Mountains: Maktorill mountains, Mt. Helios, Ikinis Mountains
Other landmarks: Tetha marshlands, Shanostre Sea, Eladni Bay
Other Cities: Port Salein, Yrald, Maresh, Zulin, Dialeni, Meetha, Bareny, Keldak

Tramestru
Capital city: Sarford
Mountains: Valeguard mountains
Other landmarks: Lake Feliok, Lake Aerien
Other Cities: Zarenion, abandoned ruins

Shoranda
Capital city: Adymos
Mountains: Andymyen mountains
Other landmarks: nothing of note
Other Cities: Edena, Ailie, Threndalyn, Kiasa, Liyresh

Clatily
Capital city: Catresa
Mountains: Mt. Qior, the Strael mountains,
Other landmarks: Kordru flats, Lake Urighel, Vesca Delta, Silverfish cove
Other Cities: Resapi

Yarenlost
Capital city: none
Mountains: none
Other landmarks: Crawden Mines, Lake Oarcrest
Other Cities: none

Holendath
Capital city: none
Mountains: Dushann mountains
Other landmarks: Sholen Desert
Other Cities:

Lisindi
Capital city:Ildra City
Mountains: Aldra mountains
Other landmarks: Antily Swamp, Methi swamp
Other Cities: Denath

Jipton
Capital city: Krishon
Mountains: Mt. Arenis
Other landmarks:
Other Cities:

I’li Davros
Capital city: Kiarren
Mountains: none
Other landmarks: Lake Merith
Other Cities: Zarell

Isli
Capital city: none
Mountains: none
Other landmarks: Lake Jihal
Other Cities: