Pacifoam

Pacifoam is a sizeable planet in the Ayweniverse. It is far from Aywen's Planet. It is a lush and heavily populated planet, complete with large oceans harboring three continents.

## Features

The land of Pacifoam is full of lush, verdant plantlife. Pacifoam contains two continents: Junith and Shamaren, which collectively take up 16% of Pacifoam's total surface area. Both Junith and Shamaren bear opulent gardens blooming with agriculture. Pacifoam's balmy climate ensures swift growth of crops. Few areas of Pacifoam experience major changes in winter. Vast mountain ranges cut through grass-filled fields full of roisterous birds.

A major part of Pacifoam is its bountiful rainforests. Great rainforests stretch across all continents, full of jutting trees and crystalline water. Mangrove and kapok trees dominate the forest's plantlife. These forests harbor plentiful flora and many notable species, enduring the constant pluvial conditions.

Pacifoam's great star is named Myre, and it contains the Conservatory within—an ancient sanctuary of knowledge in which Aywen stays as her temporary home.

The major species of Pacifoam inhabit both continents. These species include the Spiders, the Bogarthes, and the Parakin.

## Government

### System of Government

Pacifoam runs off of a constitutional monarchy. Select few Parakin are born into power, specifically at Parakin Palace within Shamaren. These Parakin have control over the laws of Shamaren and Junith. In Parakin Palace, either a king and a queen maintain power until one dies. After death, one of their children will be selected to reign. However, rulers are not alone in making decisions—overlords are not alone in making decisions that can drastically alter Pacifoam's way of life.

Laws are created by demand of whoever lies in power. Punishments for breaking laws include monetary fines and jail time. Beneath Parakin Palace lies a set of mud prisons where criminals lie. Cells of the mud prison are sizeable yet ugly—they are made from hardened mud. Despite their size, they are uncomfortable to live within. Meals are transported from a kitchen located above the prisons and are deposited via chute.

### Social Structure

Pacifoam's social structure determines the 'most' and 'least' important individuals, mostly in Parakin. Parakin are born into their roles, and their roles are determined by a patch of feathers on their cheeks. Parakin with no colored feathers (fully green) are valued lower than a Parakin with a patch of white feathers. Above white feathers lies yellow feathers. Finally, royalty is determined by Parakin who have red patches of feathers with a slight outline of orange.

White-feathered Parakin are often enrolled in the military and are trained from a young age to fight. At age 10, white-feathered Parakin are able to fight in the military. Elder white-feathered Parakin are not useful for the military, and thus take up lesser jobs in similar fields. Most security guards are white-feathered.

Being a Parakin of 'lower value' means that less work opportunities are available. Jobs that are available only to Parakin of high value include working in hospitals, alongside royalty, etc. However, jobs in the trading and agriculture industry are always available.

### Economics & Trade

Pacifoam's general currency is seafo, as indicated by '෦'. Seafo is used all around Pacifoam, whether it be for purchasing a meal or for paying a bill. One seafo is valued slightly higher than one heilo.

Resources found around Pacifoam are commonly traded. Precious gems and metals are valued highly for their rarity, and individuals, no matter their societal rank, can trade items; trading items transcends rank, and anyone can make a considerable amount of seafo off of them. These items are made into jewelry and carved into swords, among many other types of cultural adornments.

Agriculture is a prominent part of Pacifoam's way of life, especially among Bogarthes. Agriculture is the foundation of exports and imports around Pacifoam and its islands. Even beyond sustenance, the growing of crops is a sacred practice, partaken by all major species of Pacifoam, which honors the birth of new life. Individuals engage in rituals designed to ensure the fertility of their land and the abundance of their harvests.

## Religion

As mentioned prior, the maintaining of Pacifoam's blooming agricultural industry is an integral part of religion practice, giving purpose to an otherwise mundane activity, all while ensuring the industry's stability.

The alignment of Pacifoam's stars in the sky are interpreted as divine messages from an ethereal force beyond. The rich history of Pacifoam guides its species to deciphering messages from above. Particularly in Parakin, a strong bond is found between conscious life and nature.

The ancient ruins of civilizations before are treated as sacred grounds. Mysterious artifacts of crumbling buildings are collected and put on display in placed of worship, showing the old world's way of life, presented like a book. Mysterious objects can be found in antiquated buildings whose purpose remains unknown even in modern times.

## Parakin

Parakin (plural Parakin) are one of the three major species inhabiting Pacifoam. They are the most technologically advanced and generally intelligent of the three. Though Parakin are found on both Junith and Shamaren, their royal residence, the Parakin Palace, is located in the middle of Shameran's great rainforest. Parakin have deep roots in Pacifoam, and the species' history can be traced all across Shamaren. Ancient cities surround the outskirts of Shamaren as a mark of the Parakin's ancient presence.

Parakin are anthropomorphic avian creatures, bearing similarities to military macaws. Parakin have a lifespan of 50-70 years and fledge at age three. They are untrusting of those they do not know, including individuals from their own species; especially Parakin of lower social status, who are thought to be worth less. Parakin are fond of discoveries and power. Their untrusting nature has lead to war many times in the past, causing mass destruction and death around Pacifoam.

Parakin have a powerful military presence in Pacifoam, intimidating individuals into doing what the ruler wants. Military weaponry is adorned with sparkling crystals and gems dug from the mines under the rainforest, along with many ornate engravings and patterns honoring the Parakin Palace.

### Parakin Palace

The place of residency for royal Parakin is the Parakin Palace, a great dome-shaped abode where yellow-feathered Parakin reside. Originally known as the Pecan Palace, the Parakin Palace is the location where the ruler resides, creating laws to affect all on Junith and Shamaren.

The palace lies behind a great stone wall, dividing a section of the rainforest in half. The wall is protected by sentries and guards at all times. A sole gate allows entry through the wall, granting access to individuals with permission.

The palace is a testament to the Parakin's advanced technology and creativity when it comes to building. After entering through the outer wall, the Parakin Palace is visible far off in the distance. The palace stands tall against the sky, and two great towers reside at either side of the tower, rising above the rest of the palace's dome. The towers are adorned with circular stained glass windows, across which stretches a vine, representing the Parakin's relationship with nature.

The Parakin Palace's dome is largely constructed out of mahogany wood.

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