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World
- The Natural World
- Locations
- Politics
- Language
- Races & Species
- Weather
Usill is a kingdom placed on the island of Mains. There are other continents on the planet, but only Mains is relevant here.
The Natural World
Mains is an island on the planet.
Stars, suns, moons, and planets
Stars
There are approximately 5,000 stars in the sky. There are some constellations that haven't been fully described yet.
Sun
The sun of the planet is named Sel (cf. seli, hot).
Moon
There is a moon named Lu (cf. Luna) that orbits the planet every month. These months have been called cycles by the Kala.
TODO Planets
Oceans and/or major bodies of water
Mains is placed in the middle of Tel (cf. telo, water). It is a salty ocean that is seen as the mother of life.
There are rivers and lakes on Mains. See the map for more information.
Mountains, woods, and/or other prominent features of the landscape
Mt. Cold
This mountain is southeast of Usill and a religious site for the Sneps. It is the equivalent of Mecca for them. There is a small town there.
Other minor mountains along the chakras of Mains
Common plants
| Grass | Standard grass, grows to a maximum of 5 inches |
| Sweetgrass | Grows two feet tall, slight sweet scent and flavor |
| Red flowers | Spicy flavor. Used in cooking. Favorite of the Kala |
| Hamnat Corn | Standard corn, but it's green instead of yellow |
| Rugvines | Vines used in construction |
| Ferns | Plants, some of the spores are used medicinally and religiously |
| Pine trees | |
| Oak trees |
Rare plants
| Red oak | |
| Birch trees |
Poisonous and/or medicinal plants
| Psylocybin Mushrooms | |
| Cannabis |
Common animals/creatures
| Seals | One of the main food sources of the Kala. |
| Pigs | |
| Chickens | One of the main food sources of the Sneps. Also raised by the Kala for eggs used in cooking. |
| Tuna | |
| Goats | Also raised for milk |
Rare animals/creatures
| Orcas | The ancestors of the Kala. Some pods still remain in the ocean. They are revered as gods. |
Locations
Natural formations
Monuments
Government buildings/castles
Train stations/airports/subways/launch pads/highways
Shops/stores
Houses/apartments
Countries/states/cities/planets
Politics
Political parties
| Snep | Council of tribes, each tribe has its own quirks, council resolves relations |
Ruler/King/Queen/President/Prime Minister
| Snep | no single ruler |
Prominenent Members of Court/Government
Secret government agencies and/or organizations
Public opinion of the ruler/government
Ideologies
Political system(s)
Spies
Language
Primary/major languages
Regional/minor languages
- Trade language based on Esperanto
Prevalence of multilingual/bilingual people
The Kalan ail is fluent in both L'ewa and Miau.
Colloquial phrases, slang, and curses
Body language
Common translation problems/misunderstandings
- Kalan body language is seen as provocative by humans
- Sneps have trouble with the stops used in L'ewa
- Sneps are seen as cold and unforgiving by humans