Lachrymose

**Lachrymose** is a planetoid in the Bright Star system, and it is second in proximity to the star Elariel. Not much is known about the enigma planet, for there has been no records of any explorations nor communication. If there have been ventures, or moves to create ventures, into the unknown realm of Lachrymose, they have not been recorded.

## Celestial Bodies

It has no known moons. It is neighboured by Blight towards the direction of the sun, which is always in view, and Rhahlios on the other.

## Interplanetary Relationships

Due to the fact much is unknown about Lachrymose, and there has been no (known) venture to explore it, Lachrymose has no relationships nor communication with other planets. However, much like Blight, it serves as a creative muse for writers across the System, often surreal science-fiction fantasy and horror.

In Neoni Astrology, Lachrymose is a planet which brings sorrow, ambiguity, duality and mystery; a malefic planet. Among Apotelesma and Kha'on alike are there sects devoted to the study of Lachrymose, known as Lachrymologists, and there is often division between the theorists. The Astromancers of Apotelesma tend to study the astrological impact of the planet in the astrology of other planets, using it as an instrument of fate, whereas the Kha'otic scientists are focused on understanding if life can exist on the planet, and if so, what shape would life take.

## Climate

Not much is known about individual biomes, however the planet seems to be tidally locked. This is a phenomena wherein an orbiting astronomical body always has the same face towards the objectーin this case, the star Elarielーit is orbiting. Also known as synchronous rotation, the time it takes for Lachrymose to turn on its own individual axis is the same as the length of time needed to rotate around the star. Thus, one side of Lachrymose is locked in an eternal day, while the other half is eternal night.

### Weather

Astronomers have not been able to send scouts to study the bright side of Lachrymose, though academics have theorized that they suffer sunstorms frequently, or turbulent weathers. Whether the dark side of Lachrymose has weather is unknown, for it is too dark to detect.

## Geography

There is no known geography. Some have theorized that the dark side of Lachrymose is entirely land, but the most popular theory is that it would be entirely water.

## Calendar

It is hard to ascertain whether or not a species would have a calendar system, for the lack of rotation negates the existence of a "day". The subject of time and how it is perceived on Lachrymose is frequently explored in Bright Star science fiction.

## Peoples and Species

All theories on what would live on Lachrymose are purely theories, and verge from solid assumptions to ridiculous inventions. A popular theory is that the dark side of Lachrymose is a massive sea, holding life not dissimilar to that of Cthylle's deepest, darkest regions.

## Languages

There has been no noted populace to have any sort of language.

## Trivia

* Lachrymose means "tearful or given to weeping".
* It is inspired by the planets of the TRAPPIST-1 system, which are likely tidally locked. Likewise, Earth and the Moon are tidally locked to one another.