Litho're

▾ Beaches

▾ Ocean

▾ Thermal vents

▾ Atolls

▾ Coral reefs

▾ Protectorate of Litho're

▾ Galactic Empire of the Sith

▾ Alliance for Freedom

**Litho’re** was a planet located in the Inner Rim. It was the homeworld of the **Sulkat’ah** species, which were **affiliated with the Sith**. They also carried on successful **commerce** with other planets throughout the galaxy.

## Description

Litho’re was located in the **Voltgray sector** of the Inner Rim, specifically within the **Tessæ system**. It had **two suns** and only **one moon** (named Eskala). The planet was also located near the **Cryptonian Trade Route**. Its rotation period was 30 standard hours, while its orbital period was 426 standard days.

Litho’re was a relatively small planet with a **tropical climate**. It had varied geographic features, including **volcanoes,** **jungles, and** **beaches**. In addition, it had large ocean areas that contained thermal vents, atolls, and coral reefs. Its islands had fertile soil due to their **volcanic properties**.

## History

During the war between the Sith Empire and the Galactic Republic, the Sith Empire became interested in Litho’re because of its **location and resources**. The Empire began to **establish** colonies on the planet in order to get aboslute control over it. Litho’re quickly became an **important planet to the Empire**, with some of the Sulkat’ah gaining important positions. While Litho’re was already a rich planet, the Sith Empire’s presence increased the planet’s wealth, which lasted even long after the war.

## Society

The Sulkat’ah built advanced cities on the islands of Lith’ore. The planet was **highly prosperous**, and many of its residents were wealthy. Due to these factors, Litho’re became a planet of particular **importance** in the galaxy. The planet’s wealth also attracted settlers to come from other planets. These settlers consisted mostly of **humans and aquatic aliens**, such as Quarrens and Mon Calamari.

## Flora and fauna

### **Flora**

#### Species of trees

* The ***Cærulignum*** was a tree **found in the jungles of Litho're**. It had blue and purple wood, orange leaves, and produced a fruit called **pirumcer** (which tasted similar to pears). The tree’s resin and wood were used to make **woodwork pieces**.
* ***Areca’palme*** was a type of **palm tree** that grew **on the beaches** of Litho’re. It had brown wood and lime leaves. The leaves were used to create clothing and other types of **fabric**, and the tree also produced **coescæl** (a type of coconut).

#### Species of flowers

* ***Lilentia*** was the general name given to a group of **several kinds of flowers**. This group was divided into four subspecies **based on color**: *Lilentia’lbus* (White Lilentia), *Lilentia’ureum* (Golden Lilentia), *Lilentia’vinus* (Vinous Lilentia) and *Lilentia’ængis* (Blood Lilentia). Because of their fragrance, the Sulkat’ah used these flowers to make **perfumes**.
* ***Ig’nistamen*** was a flower that grew on **volcanic coasts**. It was highly unusual in that its **stamens were naturally on fire**.
* ***Tentaflostum*** was a plant formed by **yellow stems** which produced small red flowers. It was a **common flower** found on the planet, and it was a **popular subject** of Litho’rean artwork. Tentaflostum was considered to be a **symbol of Litho’re**.

#### Other species of plants

* ***Cannusachum*** was a **cane-like plant** that had green leaves and a yellow stem. It produced a special kind of fruit that the Sulkat’ah used **to make sugar**.
* ***Resed’gulta*** was a gold-colored, **aromatic** bush.
* ***Rospalictulma*** was a **fern-like plant** that had large leaves. It grew in wet areas.
* ***Parthferrubs*** was a type of **red vine**. It grew on rocky, iron-rich surfaces.
* ***Luxuvrutus*** was a unique plant that produced **light-emitting fruit**. Its fruit was edible and tasted similar to grapes.

#### Fungi

* ***Rhamnaletus*** was a **purple vine** that produced **blue mushrooms**. The mushrooms were used in popular Litho’rean dishes.
* ***Luxpetasubrœm*** was a type of **red mushroom**. It had special **light-producing filaments** that hung from the underside of its cap.
* ***Sporærulentum*** was a **purple and blue mushroom** which produced **spores** that were used to make **fluorescent blue paint**. The spores had to be handled carefully, as they had the **potential to cause lethargy**. The difficulty of the process made the paint produced expensive.
* ***Labrumœngus*** was a type of **red fungus**. It grew on **volcanic surfaces** and was **highly toxic**. Even a small amount of its spores was fatal if consumed.
* ***Purleum’phantangus*** was a type of fungus. It was **hallucinogenic** and was also used for some **medical purposes**.

### **Fauna**

#### Fish

* ***Anteduc*** was a species of **medium-sized fish** found in the oceans of Litho’re. Its scales were blue, and it had a **hard forehead** that was an **extension of its skull**. These fish generally lived in **shallow water near beaches**, rather than the deep ocean. They reproduced through eggs. Anteduc **lived in individual families** **or** in small groups of **two or three families**; they tended to avoid living in larger groups. The adult anteduc were in charge of hunting. **The diet of these fish included small fish, including *spetram***. The anteduc used their hard foreheads to break the rocks of the spetram, which both eliminated the poison stored in the rocks and killed the spetram so that they could be eaten. Another unique relationship was between the anteduc and the glutinamo’ne, a type of anemone. While **glutinamo’ne were poisonous**, their poison **could not harm anteduc**, so the anteduc **stored their eggs in the glutinamo’ne** for protection.

* ***Ewl’malum*** was a type of long **eel**. They were **cartilaginous** and had smooth rather than scaly skin. They had blue bodies and pink fins, and their eyes were yellow. They had **sharp teeth for eating prey**. The ends of their fins had **bulbs** **that glowed with bioluminescence**; these were used for **communication and to attract prey**. They generally lived deep in the open sea. The ewl’malum **reproduced by eggs**, which were laid one or two at a time and **attached to kelp**. After the hatching of the eggs, the female ewl’malum eats the male and remains to raise the young when they hatch. The diet of the ewl’malum consisted of shellfish, crustaceans, and fish of many different types. As mentioned before, they used their bioluminescent bulbs to attract prey. They were naturally a very **aggressive** species.

* ***Spetram*** was a species of **pufferfish** that lived in the oceans of Litho’re. They had **crimson scales** and purple fins. They were unique in that they had rocks or **mineral deposits attached to their bodies**. These were produced from minerals secreted by the spetram; therefore, they were located in the same areas on each individual and grew as each individual grew and aged. These rocks had **membrane-covered openings**. When threatened, spetram could expand while releasing a **toxic substance** stored in the sacs inside their rocks. Spetram generally lived in average-depth areas of the ocean, farther from the beaches than some other fish. They reproduced by eggs, which were stored inside the female’s body after fertilization. After hatching, the young would follow their mother for some time before leaving to live on their own. **Spetram generally lived solitary lives**. Their diet included **small crabs, mollusks, algae, and small fish**. Spetram could swim to shallow areas of the ocean and hide **among rocks and sand**. They would wait for a school of fish to come near and then attack the fish using the toxins from their spines. They would then eat the fish that they had hunted.

#### Insects

* ***Abesalis*** was a type of insect that **inhabited the coasts** of Litho’re. These creatures had a **stingray-like shape**, and they were mostly light blue, although areas of dark blue, yellow, and purple were found on them. Each of them had **wings, four eyes, a large stinger, and a special sac**. These sacs, found on the undersides of the abesalis, were **used to store seawater**. The abesalis could be seen along the **forested coasts** of the planet, where these insects built **salt nests near areca’palme** trees. The reason for this was that the areca’palme was resistant to salt and therefore could tolerate the increased salt levels caused by the nests. Abesalis **lived in swarms**, and they **did not migrate**, but instead lived in the same areas all their lives. The female abesalis produced **larvae** that lived in the salt nests. The diet of the abesalis consisted of **plankton** and salt water, as they were able to obtain nutrients dissolved in the water.

#### Birds

* The ***donapi*** were a type of **tropical bird** that lived in the jungles of Litho’re, although they often visited the coasts to hunt small insects. They were large and **had long feathers**. They were generally **blue or yellow**, although **red ones could very rarely be found**. The Sulkat’ah used these feathers to make clothes and other ornaments. The donapi had **very long beaks** that surrounded most of their heads, including their faces, although there were holes in the beaks for the birds’ eyes. The donapi built **nests in the tops of trees**, making them out of **small sticks, grass, and saliva**. The females were responsible for hatching the eggs of the species, while a select group of males in each flock hunted to feed all of the offspring. The donapi lived in **large flocks** to protect themselves from predators. Their diet included **fruits, vegetables, and small insects**. The serplux were predators of the donapi. The donapi also had a special relationship with the pisiger species. The donapi would tap the jungle ground to attract insects to come toward the surface. The pisigers would then dig the tapped ground and eat some of the insects. The donapi could then eat the insects that were left.

#### Mammals

* ***Pisigers*** were a type of **sloth** from the jungles of Litho’re. They were **furry** and had long, **hard claws** **used for digging**. Each individual had only one eye and a tail divided into two ends. Pisigers lived **in the wetter areas of the jungle**. They gave birth to live young, with a long time between births. The young **clung to the backs of their mothers** for the first months of life. Pisigers lived in small groups known as “**beds**”. Their diet included **insects, worms, and small fruits**. They had a special relationship with the donapi species. The donapi would tap the ground to attract insects, and the pisigers would then dig up the dirt in those areas. Both groups could then share the insects for food. In addition, due to living in wet areas, **small algae and plants often grew on the fur of the pisigers**.

#### Reptiles

* The ***serplux*** were **lizards** that lived on Litho’re. There were **two kinds** of serplux: a **red** kind that lived **near volcanoes**, and a **blue** kind found **in the jungles**. Each serplux had **four eyes, six legs, a large mouth, a long tail, and scaly fins** on its back, head, and lower jaw. The serplux was unique in that despite being reptiles, they were also **mammal-like in their reproduction** and raising of offspring. Serplux lived in **large groups for hunting** purposes. Their diet included small birds, insects, and rodents.

## Making of Litho're. Credits

* OneCord and Enzitox: base idea of Litho're.
* Lemilas and Magda: development of the history.
* Chabilulu and sanguine\_: blocks and mob textures, respectively.
* Inro and nidex: concept art.
* *Mizuno's 16 Craft* and *Nostalgia Shader*: texture and shader packs (in-game Moon screenshot).