Zhivago

Zhivago is a planet of the Virasana Empire, best known for being host to most of the military schools of House Almaviva.
==Climate==
* atmospheric oxygen saturation -0,2 TS, similar to a high-altitude setting on other planets
* elliptic orbit, long winters, app. 1 terran year summer to 3 terran years of winter
* fertile farmland when not covered in ice, highly productive farming
==History==
* low N'Ptalini population
* The slightly low oxygen content of the atmosphere makes it hard to breathe for off-worlders, but also an ideal training ground for endurance-related and military efforts. Originally a backwater planet only used as training grounds, over the centuries Zhivago as developed a thriving and diverse ecosystem of fighting schools and -styles.
== Culture ==
* Fighting schools are locations rather than their teachers, and are in constant competition and occasionally even open warfare with other schools. While theoretically under the guardianship of the local nobility, the nobles are just as embroiled in jockeying for the most prestigious teachers, students and schools as everyone else. 
* Generally low tech-level, as low temperatures make combustion engines and most electronics hard to operate outdoors. Technical housing equipment, on the other hand, tends to be rather modern and well-maintained throughout.
* Artisanal craftsmanship is common, woodcarving and torchwork among them. 
* Occultism is almost a planetary hobby, especially among the nobility and upper class commoners. 
*Poetry is also a very common and highly regarded hobby. 
* Decorative arts tend to be monochrome or strongly themed and stylized, with an emphasis on calm and harmonious compositions. Fresco painting is quite common. 
== Fauna & Flora ==
* Bolves - the best-known native species, bolves are roughly looking like a cross between a bear and a wolf, hence the name. Low-hanging head, short legs, massive humped body. Generally sluggish but can fall into frighteningly quick sprints. Can barely climb but jump unnervingly high. Popular if risky hunting game; bolve-leather accessories are a prime souvenir from Zhivago. 
* Icyenas - mid-size scavengers, living in packs and occasionally hunting weakened animals or people. Osseous exoskeletton with significant inlay of air for insulation. Long legged, narrow snout reminiscent of crocodiles. Covardly if encountered single, will get bolder with increased pack size. Can hibernate for months under snow. 
==Notable Zhivagi==
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==Other Articles on Zhivago==
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