Planet Overview

The planet is the overarching setting of the world and its characters. It is in an unknown location far away from Earth and its solar system. The characters themselves do not seem to have a name for the planet that they reside on. The main inhabitants are Lagomorphs and carnis, in addition to some mice and rats.

## History

### Arrival at the Planet

Long ago, scientists explored space far from Earth in a ship, where they experimented on animals, namely rabbits. They were studying how to increase the intelligence of animals and what effects it had on them, as well as introducing transgenic mutations to the animals to give them the traits of other creatures. The ship crashed on a planet far away from Earth and the human scientists were killed, but not before freeing their test subjects. Rabbits, dogs, and some small rodents escaped the ship and began to populate the planet. Since the planet was mainly inhabited by less-derived creatures similar to the Earth's Paleozoic Era, the newcomers quickly became the dominant species. Having a home to thrive on combined with the mutations and intelligence granted to them by the scientists led to the inhabitants evolving into bipedal sentient beings. They now move, talk, and behave similar to humans but retain their animal features like tails, ears, and fur.

### The Past

Having a considerable head-start, the planet's inhabitants managed to form a large civilization within hundreds of years. They built cities across the planet and traded with each other. Their cities and culture were influenced from items and books found on the wreckage of the ship that they had arrived on long ago.

This was not to last forever, as a major catastrophe struck the planet. It is not known exactly what happened, but is believed to have been some sort of natural disaster. It resulted in the destruction of the planet's major cities and plunged its inhabitants into hardship. What was once a thriving and interconnected world is now patches of somewhat-inhabitable areas dispersed between mountains and deserts.

### The Present

After the catastrophe that changed the layout of the planet, its inhabitants had to learn to adapt. While still livable, it takes considerable effort for most inhabitants to make a living, and teamwork is important to many. Villages garden and craft goods to trade with other settlements, occasionally braving the desert to get to faraway cities. The largest city is The Capital, which has an arena called The Pit to draw in visitors.

#### The Outbreak

A viral outbreak has begun infecting the carnis of the planet in recent years and seemingly growing worse. Its origins are mysterious and the way it spreads is not fully understood, and it currently does not have a cure. Carnis infected with the virus exhibit symptoms similar to rabies, becoming uncoordinated, dazed, and aggressive. They attack carnis and lagos alike, making them dangerous to everyone. Lagocarnis can also be infected by the virus, but they tend to have slightly milder symptoms and be less aggressive. Lagomorph scientists are studying the virus to hopefully find a cure for their carnis friends.

## Inhabitants

### Lagomorphs

Lagomorphs, commonly referred to as lagos, are by far the most populous members of the planet. They have rabbit features and mannerisms but can occasionally resemble other lagomorph species such as hares. Their heights vary greatly, from under 3 feet to over 6 feet tall.

### Carnis

Carnis are the second-most populous members of the planet. They have dog features and mannerisms but can occasionally have features of other canid species. Their heights vary but they tend to be on the taller side compared to lagomorphs. Carnis are susceptible to the viral outbreak which gives them symptoms similar to rabies.

### Lagocarnis

Lagocarnis is the term used to refer to those with both lagomorph and carnis heritage. They can have any combination of rabbit-like and dog-like traits. They are also susceptible to the virus, but to a lesser degree.

### Other Inhabitants

There is a very small number of rats and mice on the planet. There is also sentient robots and androids.

## Mutation

All inhabitants on the planet harbor the potential to mutate. Because of the genetic experiments done on their ancestors before their arrival to the planet, everyone contains random genetic sequences from other creatures that can be switched on. These features can be anything imaginable, from small horns or extra limbs to a completely different body makeup. Some are born with their mutation already present, some mutations manifest later in life, and many never manifest at all. Since everyone has this potential, one is only called a mutant if their mutation has been evidently switched on. Someone with mutant parents will likely be born mutated, but it is not fully understood what causes some people to mutate later in life. In some closed-off groups, certain complex mutations can become present in the whole population.

### Examples of Mutated Populations

#### Lotophagi

Lotophagi, called lotos for short, are a population of lagomorphs with carnivorous adaptations such as sharp teeth and claws. In addition, they are very strong and can heal rapidly. A unique feature of their mutation is that it can be introduced to others by having the convert drink a loto's blood. Lotos' intestines are adapted to only consuming meat, although they can also enjoy herbs and coffee. Converted lotos need to eat meat but can still eat a little bit of plants.

#### Koifolk & Red Lagos

Koifolk & Red Lagos are two components of the same lagomorph population that resided in and around a large river. Some had mutations that gave them scales, fish tails and fins, and gills to breathe underwater, and were called koifolk. Not everyone was born with the complex mutation, and those who could not live underwater lived in a city along the river to stay near their families. They were called red lagos because they were known by neighboring communities for their bright red fur. Besides some red lagos who had previously left the settlement, this population and was wiped out from an unknown cause.

#### Lagofaes

Lagofaes represent a wary group of lagomorphs mainly located in a dense tempered forest, though some of them can be also seen living on the top of a mountain. Their main village is so hard to find that not many people think they're actually real, their existence mostly mentioned in tales and songs. They have a pair of functioning wings and two horns, varying in size and shape. They are often pictured as graceful and festive beings who worship rocks and nature.