Ingwaz System
In the Ingwaz system, societies unlike any others exist. Experimental societies strive to live past five years so they may thrive.
Jumpgate Status: Open
Government: Various
Significance: The Ingwaz system is used for experimental societies. The ones that thrive for five years get to stay.
Star: Ing
Star Type: K‑Type Orange Main Sequence (K3–K5 V)
Color: Soft amber‑orange, gentle and warm.
Luminosity: About 0.5× Sol
Behavior:
Extremely stable, minimal flaring
Long seasonal cycles are ideal for controlled societal development
Creates a warm, golden light that feels nurturing rather than harsh
Planets
Perchta
Type: Cold terrestrial planet
Atmosphere: Thick, moist, cold
Native Life: Yes; unique non‑sentient organisms
Significance: Home of Starless City, an underground anarcho‑socialist settlement
Description
Perchta is a cold, slushy world filled with unusual non‑sentient life forms adapted to its frigid wetlands. Because of its native biology, the planet has never been terraformed. Beneath its icy crust lies Starless City, an anarcho‑socialist community built within extensive cavern networks, protected from the harsh surface conditions.
Hazards
Freezing slush storms
Unstable icy terrain
Native organisms that interfere with equipment
Limited visibility
Status
Surface uninhabited; underground settlement active.
Alcis
Type: Terraformed terrestrial planet
Atmosphere: Breathable; varied climate zones
Native Life: None (terraformed biosphere)
Significance: Home to Gardernia, a major neo‑pagan city
Description
Alcis is a terraformed world with both cold and temperate regions, supporting a diverse artificial biosphere. Numerous cities dot its surface, but the largest is Gardernia, a vibrant neo‑pagan metropolis known for ritual architecture, seasonal festivals, and nature‑centric urban design.
Hazards
Occasional cold‑zone storms
Terraforming system fluctuations
Seasonal climate extremes
Status
Fully inhabited; major cultural and population center.
Mannaz
Type: Natural moon
Atmosphere: Thin, cold
Native Life: None
Significance: Primary moon of Alcis; used for observation and ritual gatherings
Description
Mannaz is a quiet, cold moon with a thin atmosphere and stable terrain. It serves as a site for astronomical observation, spiritual retreats, and seasonal gatherings tied to Alcis’s neo‑pagan traditions.
Hazards
Low atmospheric pressure
Extreme temperature swings
Limited natural resources
Status
Lightly inhabited; small research and cultural outposts.
Nerthus
Type: Swamp planet
Atmosphere: Dense, humid, fog‑laden
Native Life: Yes; swamp ecosystems
Significance: Known for perpetual mist and deep wetlands
Description
Nerthus is a humid, swampy world shrouded in constant mist. Its surface is covered in marshes, bog forests, and slow‑moving waterways. The thick fog and moisture create a haunting, dreamlike environment that is difficult to navigate.
Hazards
Dense fog reducing visibility
Deep, unstable wetlands
High humidity damaging equipment
Native swamp fauna
Status
Lightly explored; no major settlements.
Ostara
Type: Mild terrestrial planet
Atmosphere: Warm, fertile, stable
Native Life: None (terraformed)
Significance: Known for perpetual spring‑like conditions
Description
Ostara is a gentle, fertile world with mild temperatures and lush terraformed landscapes. Its climate remains consistently spring‑like, supporting abundant vegetation and ideal agricultural conditions.
Hazards
Occasional pollen surges
Terraforming maintenance requirements
Seasonal micro‑storms
Status
Inhabited; agricultural settlements thrive.
Logiheim
Type: Volcanic terrestrial planet
Atmosphere: Thick, mineral‑rich
Native Life: None
Significance: Stable volcanic activity ideal for geothermal research
Description
Logiheim is a volcanic world with constant but stable geological activity. Rivers of cooled lava, basalt plains, and active calderas define its landscape. Despite its fiery nature, the planet’s volcanic cycles are predictable, making it valuable for geothermal studies.
Hazards
Lava flows
Ash storms
Toxic volcanic gases
Sudden fissures
Status
Research‑focused; no large settlements.
Skadi’s Reach
Type: Frozen outer planet
Atmosphere: Thin, frigid
Native Life: None
Significance: Known for extreme cold and glacial terrain
Description
Skadi’s Reach is a distant, icy world located at the outer edge of the system. Its surface is dominated by glaciers, frozen plains, and deep ice canyons. The planet receives minimal sunlight, creating a stark and silent environment.
Hazards
Subzero temperatures
Ice‑quakes
Cracking glacial surfaces
Limited visibility during frost storms
Status
Uninhabited; occasional scientific expeditions only.
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