Ptolomea is the home planet of House Caliburnus.
Ptolomea
Main article: Ptolomea
Size: 16,000 km
Distance from star: 984 million km
Atmosphere / AET: Roughly standard, though with substantially higher oxygen content. 37
Alberigo has no atmosphere. - 32
Zanche had an almost 100% oxygen atmosphere. 240
General appearance: Heavily Jungle, with temperate zones close to the fairly small poles.
Alberigo is a dead rock. Zanche is a moon-wide fire storm, as a result of a stray star craft igniting the atmosphere. The pure oxygen atmosphere sustains the fire, which does produce a source of energy.
Any other life-forms: Nearly standard life spread, though with a seeming over abundance of fish and small marine life (no larger marine mammals), and a rather conspicuous lack of insects. No known sentient beings.
Other information: In the same way that the moon of Ugolino over Antenora causes two period of darkness, the moon of Zanche over Ptolomea causes strange night time / daytime effects. Depending on the location on the planet, the location of the moon can cause a variety of effects - a period of brightness during the normal night cycle, an extra bright period during the normal daytime, or at certain times of the lunar period, complete brightness for full days at a time. The light given off by Zanche isn't as bright as the light from the Cocytus, but the sometimes 'never-ending light' periods have been know to cause insomnia and madness. Scientists assume that the lack of insects is down to the fact that they all became extinct since the accident on Zanche, being unable to adapt to the variations in night and day.
Caliburnus has been placed on this planet to act as the primary defenses for the Clan's system, and as such there are House bases on the moon of Alberigo.
Points of Interest and Landmarks
- Caliburnus Headquarters
- Tree of Lost Souls
- Potentia Gorge
- Abandoned Temple
- Alberigo Outpost
- Dynasty Station
- Blood Forest
- Krayt Corpse
The Planet Ptolomea.
===Potentia Gorge===
This landmark appears as a giant slash carved in the world by a hungry river. It is on the larger of the continents and possesses many beautiful vistas. The canyon is deep and the terrain is rugged. The river running through the gorge is called The Dar Zhu River. Also the highest region within the canyon is called Tenato Mountain, which towers to an elevation of 14,567 feet above sea level.
===Temple of Caliburnus===
A Gigantic temple complex where many mysterious events surround the resting place of the weapon Caliburnus
===Blood Forest===
The Area surrounding the temple, where many lives have come but few have left. The forest stinks of death and is difficult to transverse.
===Tree of Lost Souls===
This large gnarled tree bears only one flower. The Dark Side is rich within this ancient vessel, which has been known to bleed. When around the tree, unwise souls lose the ability to speak.
===Alberigo Outpost===
An nearly abandoned outpost on the Moon of Ptolomea. It has been years since the House had an active presence there.
===Phyle Training Facilities===
On a small island chain, the House's Battleteams have set up a top secret training facility. Few ever venture there, and even fewer actually know where it is.
===Dynasty Station===
The Space outpost established by Quaestor Thran Occasus. This Defense Terminal is one of the prides of House Caliburnus and is spoken of fondly by its creator, the Quaestor. The station itself is a rather dull place, but does see many different traders and interesting space captains. A mayor of the Station has yet to be appointed, but will likely have some tie to the royal family.
House Headquarters
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