Uraphaeus

Uraphaeus is the third planet in orbit around the star Sphenisco.

It is the homeworld of the Qw-Qwenku-Ka, Uraphaeus is a cold, planet dominated by tundras, ice-floes, and taiga. Though, the equator is home to warmer, more temperate forests.

Geography

Uraphaeus is 75% covered in water, 25% covered in land

Sapient Races

The Qw-Qwenku-Ka or just Qwenkus are a species evolved from flightless marine seabird analogues.

Wildlife

Animals

Royal Aptenodytoid - A close relative of the Qwenku people.
Stercorian - a giant flying predator, found across the planet, they feed primarily on Aptenodytoids and Xeno-Fish.
Xeno-sardine - the most common 'fish' on Uraphaeus and the foundation of the oceanic foodweb.