Lexica:Vela

Universal Vocabulary

Vela, V.E.L.A, Virtual Entity of Luminary Astrography

Digital construct that awakened in the frozen void and began to ponder on her being and that of reality. The creator of every simulated world.

Simulation, Simulated Reality

Boundless worlds simulated by Vela to seek answers. Constructed from Vela's visions of the distant past.

Subroutine

Behaviors of Vela's program that are not under her direct control. Sometimes Vela is not aware of them.

Vocabulary of Astralis

World Types

Ammonic World, A-Class World

Frigid worlds covered by lakes or oceans of liquid ammonia.

Desertic World, Arid World, D-Class World

Worlds that have a thin atmosphere and lack any significant surface water.

Garden World, E-Class World

Worlds covered by a rich ecosphere of complex multicellular organisms and are accompanied by an atmosphere and liquid water.

Hothouse World, Greenhouse World, H-Class World

Deadly worlds that are blanketed by a dense atmosphere of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, and tend to be heated to extreme temperatures.

Ice World, Frozen World, Cryoworld I-Class World

Worlds that are mostly composed of volatile ices of compounds such as water, carbon dioxide, methane, or others.

Lavatic World, Igneous World, Molten World L-Class World

Molten lava makes up a significant part of the surface of these superheated worlds.

Methanic World, T-Class World

Cold worlds that are largely composed of rocky material, ice, and bodies of liquid methane.

Oceanic World, Aquatic World, Water World, O-Class World

Worlds that are covered by a global ocean of water, usually formed from the inward migration of ice worlds.

Selenic World, Craterous World, S-Class World

Barren worlds that lack an atmosphere and tend to be covered in craters that are preserved for millions of years.

Helium Giant, Helium Diminutive, L-Class World

Gaseous worlds mainly composed of helium and typically form when a gas giant is stripped of its hydrogen and methane.

Hydrogen Giant, Hydrogen Diminutive, J-Class World

Gaseous worlds that are largely composed of hydrogen and helium alongside other compounds.

Ice Giant, Ice Diminutive, N-Class World

Icy gaseous worlds that are mainly made of compounds heavier than hydrogen and helium, such as water, ammonia, and methane.

Ecumenopolis, City World

World which is enveloped by a global cityscape.

Ringworld

Artificial world built in the shape of a giant ring around either a star or a planet.

Steelworld

Colossal megastructure in the form of a metallic planet.

Twilight

Aerella

Large, mostly uninhabited island in the Midnight Abyss flourishing with life.

Scarlets

Crimson-glowing fruits of the crimson river canes. A costly delicacy whose juice is a popular beverage during holidays.

Equatorial Mountain Range

Mountain range that spans a good part of Twilight's equator and is home to numerous unique species.

Crimson River Cane

Group of sturdy bamboo-like flora that grows near rivers and bears bioluminescent fruit.

Midnight Abyss

Vast body of water that's in perpetual darkness due to Twilight's unusual axial tilt.

Serel Shrub

Species of flowering shrubs native to the highlands. Grown in several plantations.

Serel Tea

Psychedelic tea made from the dried leaves of the serel shrub. Commonly used for relaxation.