Pastaronians

a typical pastaronian

The pastaronians (*Pastrus Aureus*) are a species of mercantile humanoids with a highly advanced society above ground, unaware of the dark secrets that lie underneath the surface of their homeworld.

## History

### **Origin**

According to old pastaronian mythology, the goddess Stell descended on the planet Bowlo back when it was nothing more than a ball of stone and sand. She had envisioned a future so beautiful for the unremarkable desert planet, that it is said her tears overflowed and became blessed oceans from which emerged the humanoid species currently seen on the planet. However, all this conjecture has been long-since disproven, as the modern pastaronian, scientifically named *Pastrus Aureus*, evolved from a large bipedal cat-like species called *Pastrus Felatus* about 8,000,000 years ago, making them much more recently developed compared to earthlings.

### **Ytal, the Homeland**

A long time ago, pastaronians used to live mainly on the middle continent, which at the time was dubbed Ytal, literally an old pastaronian word meaning "home". Life on Ytal was rather simple, farmers raised various creatures and cacti for food, and hunters also contributed to that cause by seeking fish from the shores, and other non-food producers often created clothing and structures for the others. Most people contributed something to society, aside from the children and the elderly. Priests were more common back then, although they started becoming less common as technological innovations started coming about, Ytal started becoming warmer, and some colonies began relocating to the other two continents in search of new discoveries. The decline of religion in pastaronian culture seemed to accelerate their scientific growth as they stopped counting every little new finding as a "blessing from the divines", and instead started searching for explanations. However, about 230 years before current time, an unmatched climate disaster occurred, rendering the entirety of Ytal completely unlivable, and wiping out all the villages in a near-instant.

### **Wrath of a God, Creation of the Underworld**

The event that transformed once-prosperous Ytal into the hellish sand-scape now known as Kaldeo is labeled by historical texts as the "Wrath of Kaldos", referring to a piece of religious myth in which the god Kaldos, furious to see the pastaronians' growing disinterest in worship and appeasement, lashed out with rage upon the central region on of planet, bringing flames and destruction. However, this of course also had a scientific explanation, being that the star of the system underwent an extremely powerful coronal mass ejection, which also completely destroyed the original nearest planet to the star, and transformed the second closest planet into a volcano-ridden death-sphere, which is now the closest planet to the star. This event was predicted by scientists, who determined that the polar continents would be mostly unaffected by the solar flare aside from some technological disruptions and a streak of unusually hot days for the winter season of Daliano at the time.

Anyone smart enough to decide to move to either Daliano or Aliti did so for the most part, though some small group had a more ambitious project which had been secretly undergoing construction for centuries, code-named "Mechanica". Its true purpose was creating an underground society where limits could be tested, pushed, and overcome, and it was successful in this concept, and at first was a ground zero for scientific expansion, but with the pushing of test boundaries came the bending of morals as well. The head scientists overseeing the project decided that it would be a fun idea to perform social experiments with the civilians, altering their environment, creating unequal opportunities and resources, chemical testing, etc. The scientists weren't the only ones corrupted by their seats of power, as governmental leadership was being paid to overlook said illegal experimentation, ultimately causing the entire supercity to become a lawless land by the name of Aldante, or "Underworld".

### **Progression to the Modern Era**

After the mass relocation from Ytal to the other regions of Bowlo, the amount of newly discovered plant and animal species went off the charts at both poles, as many of these creatures and vegetation would have been incapable of surviving in a desert landscape. There were also discoveries made about the pastaronian species itself, namely the way they become able to extend their bodies when sufficiently covered in water, likely due to the fact that they had lived in the desert for so long, with little exposure to water aside from what they would drink from cacti, that their skin had become rough and a bit stiff. They also found that with later generations, some pastaronians began having lighter skin tones due to the lower sunlight focus on the polar continents. Furthermore in the findings department, previously unknown elements were discovered on both Aliti and Daliano, the latter of which found Benium, which is light, insulated against electricity, and highly durable, making it an optimal choice for constructing vehicles.

Around 80 years before current time, Aliti scientists discovered a chemical within a certain fruit that enhances hair color, which made said fruit quite popular amongst youth, and some was even shipped to Daliano, though it was unable to be grown there. Entertainment gradually evolved with the changing of the times, developing from stage plays written by Capelliam Pacchere into a variety of televised series across various networks. Architectural styles didn't change much, although they started building far more structurally sound homes and offices. On the flip side, however, quality of life in Aldante has gone down the drain from already-low standards. Living spaces have become extremely cramped, sickness spreads like wildfires, and crime is rampant. 23 years before current times, a small selection of individuals has organized a group dedicated to trying to improve life for citizens of Aldante, but efforts so far have had negligible results.

### **Now and Looking Forward**

Currently, the pastaronian lifestyle is very technologically-centered, with many computers, televisions, phones, cars, even spaceships being a common sight anywhere one goes. On the surface continents, illness has been all but eradicated, crime has been reduced to about 1% yearly, businesses are booming, and the current leaders of Daliano and Aliti are quite popular amongst civilians of all ages. Many sports fans are excitedly following the career of a certain rising star athlete, while those who have been watching or reading the mega-popular series "*Four Chiece Pieca*", which has been running for more than 20 years, have been eagerly anticipating new chapters or episodes each week. Aldante is still under construction, and most likely will be until the supercity finally comes into the hands of someone trying to change its ways.

## Physiology

### **Appearance**

Pastaronians are usually easy to spot amidst other species, thanks to their yellow-toned skin, pointed ears, sharp claws, flashy yellow eyes which seem to glow in the dark, and naturally colorful hair. Of course, not all pastaronians present these traits in their entirety, though it would be difficult to find one that doesn't, as very few pastaronians actually trim their claws, and any eye color-changing mutation is exceptionally rare, but obviously not unheard of. In terms of their skin, the shade varies but it is always yellow. It isn't particularly common to see pastaronians with freckles, but not as rare as other possible outstanding features. Their hair comes in a variety of colors, including white, brown, green, yellow, orange, and red, and very infrequently can be a mix of any said colors without being dyed. The highest natural combination of hair colors recorded in pastaronian history is 3, but seeing as such is extremely uncommon, most don't even believe it unless they actually see it.

### **Strength**

While not quite as formidable as a typical saiyan, pastaronians can certainly still hold their ground in a fight. However, few pastaronians on the surface continents actually put their strength to use, aside from athletes or those with jobs that require heavy lifting, though even in the latter there are enough convenient machines to do the lifting for them, so many still tend to end up on the weaker side. Circumstances in Aldante are different, as those unfortunate enough to be residents there often have to fight just to stay alive, but this does usually result in far greater physical power.

### **Lifespan**

By most accounts, the average pastaronian lives at least twice as long as the average earthling, sometimes beyond. Their bodies typically stop gaining height around 30 years old, although they can continue developing muscle until around 180 years old depending how much effort they put in. There are six life stages labelled for the pastaronian species: iti (("infant") 0-1 yrs old), lini (("small") 2-9 yrs old), midi (("gaining height") 10-23 yrs old), mituro (("plateau/maximum height") 24-31 yrs old), moderi (("adult") 31- ~170 yrs old), and finally lunga (("elderly") 171+ yrs old).

### **Other**

All pastaronians have flesh that becomes malleable when wet, but if they dry out too much they can become stiff like a statue, to a degree which can essentially lock their bodies in an unchanging state, meaning they won't even age, need sleep, or be hungry, but they won't be able to move either. Their bones are also mildly stretchy, even without hydration, though not nearly to the degree which their flesh can become. Anatomically speaking, pastaronians aren't too different from earthlings, at least in basic structure. They are capable of digesting some substances that earthlings cannot, including a few toxins that would typically be fatal. As most humanoid species tend to do, pastaronians do sweat when overly warm or exhausted, though it's more like steam rather than droplets, and unlike in the case of earthlings, it is mostly odorless aside from perhaps a faint salt-like smell.

## Homeworld Information

### **Overview**

Planet Bowlo is the second closest planet to its home star, and is the only world in its system that can support life. It has two moons, both lifeless: Lalune (the larger of the two) and Crezenda (the smaller of the two, notable for the fact that more than half of its body is missing due to some undocumented event). It is approximately 5% smaller than Earth, but has about 10% stronger gravity. There are 3 livable regions on the planet: Daliano, Aliti, and Aldante. Daliano and Aliti are above-ground regions, fixated at the north and south poles respectively, while Aldante is a massive underground supercity which runs equatorially. There is also a landmass that is entirely uninhabitable and takes up a majority of the planet, known as Kaldeo. The estimate ratio of land to water is 87% land to 13% water. The length of a day on Bowlo is 17 hours, and the length of a year is 389 days. The population(\*) of Bowlo is currently estimated to be around 4.62 billion according to their most recent census, but this is without the addition of the residents of Aldante, due to it not being known to a majority of surface-dwelling pastaronians.

(\*): *All following population counts do not include non-pastaronian humanoids. Estimated non-pastaronian (various species) population across Bowlo is about 936 million.*

### **Daliano**

Daliano is also known as "The 1,000 Blue Crystals" due to its multitude of lakes. Dalian pastaronians tend to be slightly taller than those from the other regions, though the reason for this is unclear. A highly popular seafood fish known as the Dalian Sapphire originated in this region and was later shared with Aliti in the spirit of cultural exchange. The average temperature of Daliano is 72 degrees (*all temperatures in Fahrenheit*) in the winter, to 117 degrees in the summer. Average yearly precipitation in Daliano is 65% rain, 25% clear skies, and 10% cloudy, most of the rain occurring from late fall to early spring.

#### **Major Dalian Cities**

* Taleji - The political capital of Daliano, located near the largest lake on the continent. Despite its status as the capital of the region, it only has the second largest population count out of all the cities there. Population: 483,019
* Bleu - A coastal city in Daliano that is extremely popular with tourists due to the vast pristine beaches it's located near. Population: 470,328
* Prouva - A city known as the "population capital" of Daliano. Although it isn't the actual capital of the region, it's referred to in that way thanks to bearing the largest population in comparison to the other cities of Daliano. This city also boasts the highest concentration of space dedicated to public parks in the country. Population: 501,280
* Gruya - (wip) Population: 293,808
* Havarte - (wip) Population: 398,721

### **Aliti**

The southern continent of Aliti is a region known for a vast variety of flavorful plants, as well as its scenic tree-covered mountains. Aliti pastaronians usually have more brightly colored hair due to the effects of the vibrant Tomaberry, a fruit which only grows in the Parmasio Mountains, and is incredibly saccharine. Just off the coast is Reggiana Peak, the tallest mountain on all of Bowlo. The mountains are also dotted with many small villages whose residents keep in semi-frequent contact with the region's capital. The average temperature of Aliti is 79 degrees in the winter, to 104 degrees in the summer. Standard annual rainfall in Aliti equates to 40% of the year, but it is otherwise sunny with low cloud coverage.

#### **Major Aliti Cities**

* Romanno - The capital of Aliti, located by the valley of the Parmasio Mountains. Romanno has a huge sports scene, and has been the site of some of the most major sporting events on the planet. Population: 577,192
* Pecrino - (wip) Population: 321,846
* Ganzola - Also referred to as the "City of Waterways", Ganzola is often regarded as the most beautiful city in Aliti, or even on all of Bowlo, and as such is a very popular tourist destination. Population: 156,763
* Munsta - A city which earned the nickname of "Denti's Paradise" for two reasons; the first being thanks to the immense ratio of restaurants and fast food sites located within the city, and the second being that the city is the site of the largest surviving chapel dedicated to the god Denti, which also doubles as a restaurant itself. Population: 348,587
* Zerella - (wip) Population: 278,910
* Siago - A comparatively small city referred to as "One-Hit Wonder-land" due to the staggering amount of fads that only lasted about a year that have come out of it. Population: 75,309
* Rikott - (wip) Population: 102,384

### **Kaldeo**

Once known as Ytal, Kaldeo is now nothing but dust and death. It is regarded as "the land of ancient stone", due to the most notable feature being a region known as "The Valley of Statues", which in reality is nearly a whole village-worth of pastaronians who have suffered an unfortunate fate of being frozen in time by a solar catastrophe. Much of the top level sand in Kaldeo was melted and then crystallized due to the extreme heat produced by the so-called "Wrath of Kaldos" and the subsequent rapid cooling process once the solar energy dispersed, forming large sheets of pale desert glass that some enthusiasts go to great lengths to collect. A massive river, which runs vertically through the middle of the region on one side of the planet, is known as the Kaldean Scar. The average temperature of Kaldeo year-round is 273 degrees. Kaldeo is physically incapable of experiencing any rain due to its extreme temperatures and dry climate, and even any clouds which happen to drift inwards soon vanish. There are rumors that some of the so-called statues have been removed from the Valley, but this has not been confirmed.

### **Aldante**

With its name meaning "Underworld", Aldante is less than reputable. It is a secret criminal society whose name is only whispers in the shadows of the surface regions. It is unknown when it was founded, but supposedly has existed for a very long time. Its environment is controlled entirely by artificial means. The lighting is generated by a colossal fixture that mimics the natural sky above on the walls and ceilings of the caverns, the temperature is moderated partially by the air intake systems leading to the surface around the edges of Kaldeo (which also function as traversal access ports), and otherwise by huge air cooling machines installed behind the sky projectors. Nothing that lives in this region originated here, save for a few insects or genetic experiments, so everything else either moved in of its own volition, or was smuggled in by black market traders. The average temperature of Aldante year-round is 88 degrees. As an underground city, Aldante cannot experience any real rain, but there is an artificial weather system built into the sky-mimicking overhead panels which cyclically release a close-enough simulation of rain into the streets below. Population: 128 million documented, but true population count is likely much higher.

## Culture

### **Society**

Pastaronian society differs from region to region, but the two surface regions generally uphold the same ideals: freedom, passion, and pursuit of purpose. These ideals have set a standard for interactions between Daliano and Aliti, reflected in the peace that has existed between the two regions for hundreds, possibly thousands of years. However, Aldante does not seem to hold the same values as the idyllic surface regions. Those unfortunate enough to just be trying to live life normally in Aldante may end up dead, or worse. Tourism is popular between the two continents, due to the difference in scenery.

Government leaders must be a minimum of 30 years old and are elected every 5 years in the two polar continents, and may be re-elected a total of 3 times, allowing for a 20-year leadership maximum. Other elected officials are chosen every two years, allowed 6 terms each but never consecutively, except in the case of federal judges. Leadership in Aldante is held with a steel grip, and rarely changes unless the prior leader is forced out, either the easy way (money) or the hard way (murder).

The pastaronians have their own form of currency known as *yital*, which is worth approximately 1.25 times the amount of *zeni*.

#### **Pastaronian Cuisine**

Pastaronian cuisine is one of the most wide-spread cuisines throughout the galaxies of Universe 7, even reaching all the way to Earth. Given the planet's status as a major interstellar mercantile hub, the food is heavily influenced by ingredients from the cultures of many other species, while still having strong roots in pastaronian tradition. The most notable features of pastaronian cuisine are its simple recipes and well-defined flavors. The dishes are not overly complex in preparation, and the taste is truly a signature of their style.

There are a few regional differences between the food of Daliano and Aliti. For instance, Dalian dishes tend to involve more aquatic ingredients such as fish and seaweed, whereas meals made in Aliti lean more towards ingredients found at higher elevations, like the wild Parmasian Caprah that live in the mountains. However, due to enough similarities between the two, they are usually lumped together as the same style of cooking when referred to by other cultures. Even in the slums of Aldante, the two "upper region" styles have become somewhat indistinguishable from each other.

Due to its exceptional number of lakes and vast easy-to-access coasts, Dalian cuisine is mostly focused around seafood. Crustaceans or fish tend to be the stars of the dishes, frequently paired with boiled grains or noodles. The usual grain of choice in Dalian meals is risso, which is a rice-like plant and the most populous edible plant on Daliano. Risso has hundreds of different specimens; some having longer or shorter grains, some tending to require lengthier cooking times due to having harder outer layers on the grains, and so on. A popular dish called Naranchi is often made using Talejioso risso, a medium-grained variety of risso which grows near the capital city of the country. As for the seafood, a myriad of aquatic animal and plant species have been discovered over more than a hundred years in the lakes of Daliano, many of which have been deemed edible by the International Culinary Association of Daliano, also known as INCAD. The flavor palette of the continental style of Daliano keeps rapidly expanding as more and more previously unknown marine lifeforms become known to the public eye.

The cooking style which originated in Aliti was mostly determined by an old set of three simple questions as rules: Will it stay well-preserved on a trek across the mountain range, will it provide enough sustenence to fuel that trek, and can it be procured along that trek? Prior to the advent of more practical means of cross-mountainous transportation, the pastaronians of Aliti would have to undergo arduous ventures over and between the peaks of Parmasio to transport goods from one side of the continent to the other, due to the way that the range extends the full length of the region and beyond. Breads baked of hardy grains became a popular choice, as well as a variety of smoked meats, cheeses made with the milk of the mountain-dwelling caprah, and Tomaberry preserves. Most herbs and vegetables that grow on Aliti don't do very well in colder conditions like those found higher up the mountains, but do grow pretty much anywhere else on the continent, particularly during the springtime where they undergo what the local refer to as "Aureo's bestowal", named after the pastaronian goddess of prosperity, due to the bountiful harvest the time brings. This annual agricultural event has allowed the vegetables and herbs to still manage to be decently prevalent in the food in the olden times, but they've now seen much more common usage in the modern times on Bowlo, including in the meals of Dalian pastaronians.

#### **Language**

*Main page: Pastaronian language*

Pastaronians have their own language, and it is primarily taught on Bowlo alongside the common galactic language. There are some dialectual differences between the main regions of the planet, but not enough to classify them as separate languages. For example, a pastaronian from Aliti might say "*Bena Diam*" (literally "good day"), while one from Daliano may respond "*Morda diela Laga*" ("morning over the lakes"), which is a traditional greeting in the aforementioned region, but they'll still understand what the other is saying. There's a common saying in Aldante, "*securra di aurea*", which means "privacy is prosperity". The phrase was borne of one simple fact: the less anyone knows about you in Aldante, the safer you are.

### **Architecture & the Arts**

Dalian society has spawned some of the most well-known artists and architects on the planet, including the world-famous Spagasso Tagelli, renowned for creating the unique style known as Tagellism, and has a dedicated art museum which used to be his house in the capital of Daliano. Many Aliti pastaronians visit here whenever they come up from the south. The southern continent also has its fair share of the arts, of course, in the form of theater. Famous plays from the Aliti region include "Fideo & Gemliette", "Maccher", "The Merchant of Ganzola", and many others.

In terms of architecture, pastaronians have combined their traditional structures with a more modern look (*think classical Italian x futuristic/space-age for irl references*) and improved functionality. Most buildings on either surface region have automatic doors, optimized temperature control, are well-lit, and some are considered to be masterpieces themselves. Conversely, in Aldante, everyone makes sure to lock their doors and windows, and there are massive buildings controlled by insidious corporations that the population consider to be eyesores.

### **Religion**

While religion is not widely popular amongst pastaronians, there are still some who believe in deities, and there are dedicated temples in various towns throughout the surface regions. The religion consists of a pantheon of six deities, each of which are focused on different aspects held important by the pastaronians of old. There are still a few certain aspects aside from those already mentioned of their religious side that occur in other elements of their daily life, even science. For example, the element Benium is named for Bena, apparently the reason being that "it's pretty darn good... for a lot of things", which doesn't seem very scientific, but that's how it was decided regardless.

#### **Pastaronian Pantheon**

* **Stell** - The pastaronian goddess of creation and space. She was considered the main figure of the pastaronian religion while it was still widespread, but is now generally equivalent to the others in terms of faithful followers.
* **Kaldos** - The pastaronian god of fire and sand. Though never regarded as an "evil god", he has been seen as one easy to anger. Namesake of Kaldeo.
* **Aureo** - The pastaronian goddess of prosperity.
* **Denti** - The pastaronian god of food. "Praise Denti!" is a saying commonly used amongst pastaronian chefs, saying it when their food turns out just right or even better than they thought it would.
* **Bena** - The pastaronian god of "good things". The concept he represents is vague, but respected nevertheless.
* **Saus** - The pastaronian goddess of fashion. Popularized as a joke among younger pastaronians, but not so popular in terms of genuine worship.

### **Science & Technology**

The levels of technological understanding in any region are about equal, being only minor differences at best. Pastaronians have achieved space travel, and it is currently advanced to the degree of auto-pilot routes to other star systems, hazard detection and avoidance, and excellent travel speeds. Biological studies have led to virtually no disease rate on the surface regions (and it would be the same in Aldante, if it weren't for certain factors), as well as machines that can repair wounds or bone breakage like they never even happened. In terms of computers, pastaronian computers can run incredibly fast, have exceptional storage capacity, and display at 16K graphics. Other sciences (robotics, engineering, transportation, etc.) are all similarly advanced.

### **Fashion**

Pastaronian style has changed over the years, but one certain element has stayed true for ages: fingerless gloves and toeless shoes. This would seem odd to other cultures, but it's natural to pastaronians, because shoes and gloves would be uncomfortable to wear due to their claws. A recent trend in pastaronian fashion is the tunic, described by fashionista Cannelon Verma as "simple, yet stylish, and ever so soft!"

## Capabilities

It is a well-known fact that pastaronians tend to be stronger than the average earthling, but they're usually smarter and faster as well. Their ability to stretch their bodies when wet can vary in its usage, based on proficiency. An unpracticed pastaronian would at best be able to stretch their arms and legs with a moderate degree of control, while a master would not only be able to hold their proper shape in water, but also give themselves fins on their hands and feet to swim better. A rare mutation even allows certain pastaronians to completely change their shape by morphing their bones. Aside from their body stretching, a few pastaronians are able to "stretch" their minds, or in other words, they can be psychic, be it telepathic or telekinetic. Pastaronians do not have a natural affinity for ki like saiyans do, but that doesn't mean they can't learn it. In terms of fighting prowess, most surface pastaronians aren't very good in combat situations aside from those who practice martial arts. Pastaronians from Aldante, however, have varying situations in which they may need to know how to fight on a daily basis, so most of them tend to pick up some sort of fighting style.

## Known Pastaronians

* Anelie Lasaga - Current governor of the Daliano region from the city of Prouva, on her third term of office residency.
* Rozo Tellini - Current governor of the Aliti region from the city of Zerella. He's only on his first term of office but is proving to be quite popular among residents of the region so far.
* Castel Barbine - Current overseer of Aldante and a known mob boss. He acquired his position after putting a hit out on the previous leader of the underground society. All things considered, his policies have actually done a little bit of good for Aldante... Not much though.
* Spagasso Tagelli - World-famous artist from Taleji, Daliano; known for creating many masterpieces.
* Capelliam Pacchere - Exceptionally famous playwright from Ganzola, Aliti; many times have his plays been reimagined, but most of all one certain tragic love story.
* Ermicelli Oza - Comic author from Gruya, Daliano; most widely known for writing and illustrating *Four Chiece Pieca*.
* Agnoli Verma - An excessively wealthy tailor from Pecrino, Aliti; father of Cannelon Verma, perished in the tragedy of the Leviathan VI.
* Cannelon Verma - Highly popular fashionista from Pecrino, Aliti; hosts a multitude of television shows and has a huge fanbase.
* Orz Riga - Science teacher originally from Rikott, Aliti; fell in love with a famous athlete, now a father to another one.
* Gemelliana "Gema" Cavatta Rotiniti II = Professional athlete from Romanno, Aliti; doesn't plan on retiring any time soon.
* Gemelliana "Melli" Cavatta Rotiniti III = Comes from Romanno, Aliti; born in a famous line of athletes and doesn't seem like she's gonna break the trend.
* Rigatto - A former assassin from Aldante turned real estate agent on Earth; left Bowlo for certain reasons, hoping to never return.
* Karoni - A member of the Redblade Assassin Guild from Aldante with one purpose in life: to cure his boredom.
* Gnocchi "The Rat" Marinara - A runaway from Aldante who is currently in the Witness Protection Program. Apparently, he said too much.
* Aranci Pesto - (nap come write something brief here)
* Cascatte Fior - From one of the ancient villages in what was Ytal, she was originally a priestess of Stell until a certain event occurred. After having been revived from a stone-like stasis over 200 years later, she is having trouble finding a new purpose.

### **Hybrids**

* Rayoli - Not originally from Bowlo, this pastaronian/kaioshin hybrid is under the belief that he is the protagonist of an action comic. He supposedly lives somewhere on Bowlo right now, but no one is sure where exactly.

## Trivia

* The idea of the pastaronians originated as a joke within the Time Patroller Nation Discord server, but eventually grew into a real concept.
* The name of the pastaronian species is derived from Pasta Roni, a real-life brand of boxed food mix.
* The pastaronian naming theme is based on the names of real pastas, and apparently some other italian food items, according to Napkin.
	+ Pastaronian cities are named after cheeses, coincidentally sharing a naming theme with the Platterians.
* Ytal, Aliti, and Daliano are all altered versions of the words Italy or Italiano.
	+ The pastaronian currency, *yital*, is named after Ytal, and is therefore also a pun on Italy.
* The Aldante region's name is a double pun, both on "al dente", a phrase commonly used to describe a state of cooked pasta literally meaning "to the tooth", and on *Dante's Inferno*, a part of an epic poem which describes a journey through Hell.
* The series "*Four Chiece Pieca*", mentioned in the history section of the page, is a reference to the real-life manga/anime series, One Piece.
	+ The name of the author of the series, Ermicelli Oza, bears a syllabic resemblance to that of One Piece's author, Eiichiro Oda.
* The pastaronian abilities to become stretchy when hydrated enough, and to become tough and unmalleable when dry enough, are a play on the qualities of actual pasta.