Porila

## Basic Info

Porilla, once considered to be a moon, is located approximately 140 million miles from its sun and is the only planet in orbit around the star. At one point in-time, the planet orbited another, much larger planet known as Hitune, but the aforementioned planet was destroyed during a collision with an asteroid.

Porilla, for reference, is about the size of planet Mars. It has a very thin atmosphere, so the sky is always dark. There is almost no oxygen present on Porilla, meaning species like humans would need to wear appropriate gear to aid in breathing. Current species that live on the planet have evolved to survive even with the lack of oxygen.

The most obvious characteristic of the planet is its large - and currently active - volcano known as “Obsinio.” This volcano has been active for the better part of 200 years, however the slow lava flows have not posed it as much of a threat to most life. One of the intelligent species, Evoidians, make their homes at the base of this volcano and collect the lava to use in their factories.

There are two notable species that reside on this planet; Evoidians and Vunerians.

Porilla is the home-planet of Zirka.

## Physical Characteristics

Porilla is a terrestrial planet, composed of layers that contain many different compositions. The surface of the planet is arid and dry, the ground largely barren and void of plant life. Almost ninety percent of Porilla's surface is classified as a desert. The other ten percent is situated around an active volcano, Obsinio. The volcano has been active for more than 200 years and therefore has created vast new surfaces on the planet. Evoidians, one of Porilla's native species, live in this area and have dammed or rerouted much of the lava flow in order to build their homes around Obsinio. Lava is used in their factories to build houses, armor, weapons, and tech.

### Atmosphere

Porilla's atmosphere consists of about 70% carbon dioxide, 15% hydrogen, 12% oxygen, and various other traces of argon, nitrogen and water. The concentrations of methane within the Porillian atmosphere range from 0.3 ppb during winter, and 0.62 ppb during summer.

Because the atmosphere is so thin, is is perpetually night on Porilla. However, there is a noticeable temperature change throughout the day, which is what natives use to differentiate between day and night.

Arouras are also present on Porilla. Because the planet lacks a strong global magnetic field, the types and distributions differ from more well-documented variations. Rather than being characteristically restricted to the polar regions of the planet, the auroras often encompass the planet.

### Climate

The length of a Porillian season last about twelve months, those two seasons being called Leto and Zima (summer and winter, respectfully). Surface temperatures range from seventy degrees Fahrenheit, to over one-hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit. Species living on the planet are well-suited for these extreme temperatures.

It almost never rains on Porilla, therefore Porillian life has adapted to survive on very small quantities. For example, a full-grown Vunerian male weighing around one-hundred thirty pounds can go three months without one drop of liquid. This is also why plants are scarce on the planet's surface, as most vegetation is found growing either underground or in specially designated greenhouses.

## Life on Porilla

There are two intelligent species that live on Porilla: Evoidians and Vunerians. Originally, the two species lived on another, much larger planet known as Hitune. Unfortunately, the planet was destroyed almost one thousand years ago by an asteroid, forcing all life to evacuate to the nearby moon, which is now where they call home. The two also brought along native species from Hitune that have since died off or evolved on Porilla. Both Vunerians and Evoidians have survived on Porilla because the moon and it's original planet were very similar in atmosphere and surface characteristics.

One of the imported animals brought to Porilla, known as the Mitsvi, are now considered legend among both Evoidians and Vunerians.

Two other apex species dwelled on Porilla's surface before the arrival of the other two races; these are the Sobaka, and the Rogatyy.

Evoidians make their dwellings on and around Obsinio, the active volcano. Their cities and homes use copious amounts of obsidian to protect their belongings from the constant lava flows. They also make their buildings on large support beams and foundations, raising them high above the lava rivers.

Vunerians, on the other hand, live sparsely around the planet, sticking to the more arid regions. They live in what most would call camps; easy to put up and tear down tee-pees, campfires, and traveling strangers are almost always present in their communities. They live tribally, in large families and will move if there is danger or opportunity to be found.

## Porillian Characters

Characters that, to some extent, have called this planet their home.