Iridia

Iridia was a Zabrak colony-world, located in the Iridia system of the Mid Rim. It was amongst the eight primordial homeworlds colonised by the Zabrak population before the foundation of the Republic, along with Feldrona, Frithia, Lorista, Nath, Ath, and Iridoria, and was presumably one of the first to be discovered. It was the homeworld of a sub-type of Zabraks known as Iridian Zabraks, which were known to have pale-skin. Iridia was once home to catastrophic Iridian plague from before the time of the Ancient Galactic Republic. Notable Iridians included the Crendal family, specifically the bounty hunter Kaylynn Crendal, the singer Dahlia Crendal, and Jedi Knight Amara Crendal. The nobles Donloor and Oorn Noth were also said to originate from the planet.
== Description ==
Iridia was an arid planet located in the Mid Rim, covered in deep, windy canyons with farmable land. Similarly to the Zabrak homeworld of Iridonia, Iridia was also home to acid pools and lakes, but they only represented a small part of the planet's surface, and were easily avoided by the local Zabraks as they were mostly located in infertile lands. Rain was incredibly rare on the planet, but locals managed to find alternative ways to produce vegetation, due to the highly adaptable and intelligent nature of the Zabrak species. Inhabiting the planet were many native species, but they mostly remained in seclusion from the Zabrak occupation, which represented the vast majority of the planet's overall population.
Despite Iridia's harsh and unforgiving landscape, the Zabraks found it beautiful and truly breathtaking, as the planet was almost entirely devoid of any kind of urban installation, remaining very much in touch with nature. 
== Culture ==
Iridian Zabraks were known to be much more peaceful than other Zabrak population as they lived free of a strict hierarchal society. There was a strong sense of unity amongst the population, as the few residents often gathered in nocturnal celebrations which involved a Zabrak musical instrument known as the Quetarra, which had eight strings and mutiple holes. Several Zabraks were adept musicians, creating a form of music known as Conserlista. These gatherings often included a hearty variety beverages and foods produced by the locals, such as spiced wine, lochi fruit, clear-noodle and greencitrus.
They also remained relatively isolated from conflict despite a strong warrior culture, training with double-bladed Zhaboka and naming their warriors Bladedancers. Zabrak warriors were also known to indulge in a hallucinogenic spice called Yarrock which also carried spiritual significance to the Zabraks.
== History ==
Iridia was amongst the eight primordial homeworlds colonised by the Zabrak population before the foundation of the Republic, which also included Feldrona, Frithia, Lorista, Nath, Ath, Iridoria and more, and was presumably one of the first to be discovered. Very little is known about the planet's past before it was colonised by the Zabrak population, as the occupation came very early in the galaxy's history, as it in fact became the homeworld of a sub-type of Zabraks with pale colored skin. Zabraks which hailed from Iridia were known as Iridian Zabraks, and operated independently from the rest of the worlds while agreeing to come to their aid. 
Iridia was also presumably home to the Iridian plague, which existed before 3956 BBY and was particularly destructive, spreading widely throughout the galaxy.
== Inhabitants ==
Iridia only had a few villages located near fertile canyons, leaving most of the planet inhabited. Due to the high daytime temperatures, travelling long distances was exhausting, which led the settlers to domesticate and use the large herd animal krag to aid in their transportation. 
== Behind the scenes ==
Iridia originally existed only in the Expanded Universe, mentioned in The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia as the homeworld of Zabraks Donloor and Oorn Noth.
== Appearances ==
* Star Wars: Legacy - Shadows and Chains (Vision to Amara Crendal)
* Star Wars: Legacy - Riddles (Vision to Amara Crendal)
* Star Wars: Legacy - Truth (in flashback(s))
* Star Wars: Legacy - Resolve (in flashback(s))
* Star Wars: Legacy - Episode Ten (first appearance)
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