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== Cities == |
== Cities == |
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[[File:The Hedge.png|left|thumb|218x218px|Titan Coast with the moon Taral visible on the background]] |
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The planet's capital, Titan Coast, has been constructed around the Thetyus Ocean. The city itself spans five hundred miles along the coast and inland for fifty more. It is a bustling eperopolis with over 8.5 billion people calling it home. Most of its residents live in high rise buildings along the water's edge or on floating residences that bob on top of the waves like giant lily pads . It also boasts one of the largest ports in all of Minbar, which allows ships to travel up and down its length with ease, taking advantage of trade routes along its shores. There are several other major cities similar to The Hedge, dotted across the Auphelian continent, but none come close to matching its size or population density. |
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== Natural Satellites == |
== Natural Satellites == |
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Auphelia only has one natural satellite; Taral, which orbits closest to Auphelia and thus appears larger in the night sky. Taral experiences tidal locking and has only one permanent side facing Auphelia. The day length on the light side of Taral matches that of Auphelia's (39 hours); however, the dark side experiences an eternal night which never ends. The two planets are also tidally locked to each other; so both planets will always face each other with their same sides, and neither planet ever rotates around its own axis. Many Auphelian natives refer to Taral as "the satellite" or simply "satellite". In some native languages, it is called by different names; in Valkari it is known as Umrao Leilé ("The Great Moon"), while in Ravaïtau it is referred to as Revuri Hulka ("The Night Planet"). The Kitrani name for Taral - Gosara Si'at- translates roughly into "mother star" or "star mother". |
Auphelia only has one natural satellite; Taral, which orbits closest to Auphelia and thus appears larger in the night sky. Taral experiences tidal locking and has only one permanent side facing Auphelia. The day length on the light side of Taral matches that of Auphelia's (39 hours); however, the dark side experiences an eternal night which never ends. The two planets are also tidally locked to each other; so both planets will always face each other with their same sides, and neither planet ever rotates around its own axis. Many Auphelian natives refer to Taral as "the satellite" or simply "satellite". In some native languages, it is called by different names; in Valkari it is known as Umrao Leilé ("The Great Moon"), while in Ravaïtau it is referred to as Revuri Hulka ("The Night Planet"). The Kitrani name for Taral - Gosara Si'at- translates roughly into "mother star" or "star mother". |
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Revision as of 03:34, August 5, 2022
Overview
Template:!World Infobox Auphelia is a semi-arid desert planet located in the northern Inner region of the Paleas Arm, Florathel. The planet is home to a variety of arachnid and avian species. The climate is hot and dry, with little rainfall. Auphelia is orbited by a single moon called Petralus.
Environment
Auphelia's environment is very hostile to numerous life-forms. The planet's high temperatures and lack of natural precipitation makes it difficult for humans and crops to survive for extended periods of time. With the planet's unforgiving climate, combined with its large sprawling deserts, most major cities have been established near its oceans. It is the only place where rainfall and moderate temperatures can be found.
Cities
The planet's capital, Titan Coast, has been constructed around the Thetyus Ocean. The city itself spans five hundred miles along the coast and inland for fifty more. It is a bustling eperopolis with over 8.5 billion people calling it home. Most of its residents live in high rise buildings along the water's edge or on floating residences that bob on top of the waves like giant lily pads . It also boasts one of the largest ports in all of Minbar, which allows ships to travel up and down its length with ease, taking advantage of trade routes along its shores. There are several other major cities similar to The Hedge, dotted across the Auphelian continent, but none come close to matching its size or population density.
Natural Satellites
Auphelia only has one natural satellite; Taral, which orbits closest to Auphelia and thus appears larger in the night sky. Taral experiences tidal locking and has only one permanent side facing Auphelia. The day length on the light side of Taral matches that of Auphelia's (39 hours); however, the dark side experiences an eternal night which never ends. The two planets are also tidally locked to each other; so both planets will always face each other with their same sides, and neither planet ever rotates around its own axis. Many Auphelian natives refer to Taral as "the satellite" or simply "satellite". In some native languages, it is called by different names; in Valkari it is known as Umrao Leilé ("The Great Moon"), while in Ravaïtau it is referred to as Revuri Hulka ("The Night Planet"). The Kitrani name for Taral - Gosara Si'at- translates roughly into "mother star" or "star mother".