Epsilon

**Epsilon** is the second planet orbiting the star Mahanna and where all the events of this wiki take place. Situated in the habitable zone, it serves as the home of the historically isolated yet flourishing Pencil, Glue, and Marker civilizations, each with their own laws, traditions, and rich history. Epsilon is roughly the size of Pluto, but due to the miniscule size of its inhabitants, can actually hold over double as many pencils as the Earth can humans.

## Etymology

Epsilon is the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet, though this English name was chosen randomly using an online planet name generator. Obviously, the actual Epsilonian names vary. Some languages, including Adepti and Delvina, simply reference Epsilon as "our planet." Meanwhile, most major Graphitan languages instead call Epsilon "AςȊК" (pronounced Ah-seek-ay), which also means nature; the environment.

## History

### Formation

Slightly over 3.25 billion years ago, Epsilon was formed through the clumping of gas and dust orbiting its star, much like nearly all other planets in the Potato Cloud. By 2.8 BYA, volcanic activity and outgassing had formed its atmosphere and oceans. Soon, Epsilon also developed a magnetic field, preventing its atmosphere from being stripped away by stellar wind. And as Epsilon's molten outer layer cooled, it formed a solid, iron-rich crust consisting primarily of basalt.

### Evolution of Life

Chemical reactions led to the first self-replicating molecules about three billion years ago. A half billion years later, the evolution of photosynthesis allowed the Sun's energy to be harvested directly by life forms. The resultant molecular oxygen (O2) accumulated in the atmosphere and due to interaction with ultraviolet solar radiation, formed a protective ozone layer (O3) in the upper atmosphere. The incorporation of smaller cells within larger ones resulted in the development of complex cells called eukaryotes. True multicellular organisms formed as cells within colonies became increasingly specialized. Aided by the absorption of harmful ultraviolet radiation by the ozone layer, life colonized Epsilon's surface. Among the earliest fossil evidence for life is a multi-layered sheet of Cheesian Algae found in 2.48-billion-year-old graphite in Western Marconessco Island.

### Dawn of Civilization

The Kryos Epoch was the period spanning the last ice age, which lasted from over 2 million to 9000 BP and saw the emergence of the Artimals we see today. Around 1.5 million years ago, the Graphonculi, primitive and nomadic pencils, began roaming the supercontinent of Graphinessco. It was also around this time that the White-Outs began hunting the herbivorous Tapes. By 200,000 BP, the Glues had emerged in present-day Burydale. They subsequently colonized the White-Outs due to their superior intelligence, soon devising complex tribal structures and constructing villages. And so, the Glues were the first interconnected society. In fact, it would not be until 450 BP, with the settling of the Weibos on Marconessco Island, that another species did the same.

### Future

Skipping forward, Epsilon has a current population of over 120 million. In the past millenia, all Epsilonian civilizations have experienced a technological revolution and are continuing to innovate in all fields. But that brings up the question: What's next? Some say that Epsilon will engineer rockets and conquer the stars, but for now, they don't seem to be interested. Meanwhile, many pessimists predict a doomsday scenario that will eradicate life as know it, whether that be nuclear war, an asteroid impact, or a supervolcanic eruption. I guess we'll just have to wait an see.

## Geography

Much of Epsilon is likely yet to be discovered. However, we do know a lot about its geographical and climatic features. For instance, all known Epsilonian continents contain at least one mountain range and 1 volcano. Additionally, Epsilon possesses a mainly temperate climate in the North and West that shifts into a tropical one as you move south. It is also worth mentioning that the planet's polar ice caps, which were first captured by the Voidan Satelite in 1304, are shrinking at an alarming rate of 6% per decade. If the current rate of global temperature rise continues, the Arctic will be free of ice by 2040.

## Creatures

* Pencils
* Glues
* Staplers
* Scissors
* Markers
* White-Out
* Bicfish
* Small Bicfish
* Tigershark
* Mechron Squid
* Cheesian Algae
* Roughweed
* Bushweed
* Blue Wheat
* Blooming Bell
* Scissortwig Tree
* Toxic Fig
* Mechronian Coral
* Skullvine
* Staplebloom

## Continents

* Penciland
* The Mainland
* Glueland
* Esuan
* Markerland
* Handius
* Spheralia (proposed)

* Overview
* Graphitus
* Marconessco Island
* Crayola Island

**Penciland** is a group of landmasses found in the northern hemisphere of the planet **Epsilon**. It comprises three continents: Graphitus, Marconessco Island, and Crayola Island. As its name suggests, it is inhabited by pencils of all species and colors.

###  History

18 million years ago, the supercontinent Basaltia split into Graphinessco and Crayola Island. Meteors poured from the sky, creating a spectacular fireworks display. They brought water to Epsilon, transforming it from a volcanic ball of rock into a flourishing ecosystem perfect for harboring life. Soon, the first animals began to roam the land. Mostly herbivores, they peacefully enjoyed the fruitful bounty of trees and shrubs. But then, around 2 million years ago, the planet gradually cooled, carpeting the ground with meters of snow and ice; the last Ice Age. However, creatures were quick to adapt. Archaeological evidence suggests fire was used to produce heat and light as early as 1.8 million BY. Additionally, animals developed armor or fur on their bodies to shelter them from the subzero climate. On Graphitus, this eventually led to the evolution of the Graphonculus, a primitive species of pencil yet a milestone in their history. For the remainder of the ice age, the Graphonculi dominated all other species with their unmatched intelligence and stamina. They invented new tools for harvesting wood, excavating stone from mountains, and hunting animals for food. And for the final few millennia, there was bloodshed.

However, it was the termination of the ice age that truly jumpstarted civilization. For 2 million years, the secret of agriculture was locked away from pencilkind. But as the glaciers receded and blooming flowers returned, progress was inevitable. By 8,000 PY, less than 1,000 years after the Ice Age's end, pencils were already cultivating the fertile soils of Blue Fields, Weiboa, and The Oasis. Then, sometime between 7,000 and 5,000 PY, an earthquake of unprecedented magnitude tore Graphinessco in two, forming the modern-day continents of Graphitus and Marconessco Island. Subsequent earthquakes created Lanigar Cay, Featherfly Island, Kovac Island, Punut Island, and Noman Archipelago. And that brings us to where we are today; a Penciland that serves as the habitat for billions of plants and animals.

**Graphitus** is the most populous and third largest continent in Penciland.

###  Stats

* Population - around 59,000,000
* Area - 14,750,000 km² (5,695,000 mi²)
* Capital - Stencil
* Currency - Pok

**Marconessco Island** is a continent in Penciland known for its age-old history, unique landforms, and magical tribes.

###  Discovery

On Graphitus, Marconessco Island's existence was unknown until 1258, when five ships saw land in the horizon and went to investigate. Mark Robertson is partially credited with its discovery as his Weibo finding two months earlier was the voyage's main source of inspiration.

###  Major Cities

* Weibo City (capital)
* Buggy Entrepôt
* Morre Point
* Madisumon
* Starea

###  Nations and Regions

* Weiboa
* Nebula Empire
* Fort Starea
* Muk Sus Region
* Staper Jungle
* Sunset Region
* Lunar Region

###  Islands

* Noman Archipelago
* Punut Island
* Kovac Island
* Entyland
* Blobfish Island
* Alejandro Island
* King Julian Island

## Gallery

An 13th or 14th century (inaccurate) map of Marconessco Island and northern Graphitus. On the back is a map of Fort Starea. Currently stored in the Red Bank.A famous depiction of Baked Valley.

**Crayola Island** is the largest and second most populous continent in Penciland, covering an area of 20.2 million km² (7.8 million mi²), with a population of over 35 million. It is mainly inhabited by Colored Pencils, who originated after a mutation that added pigment to pencils' graphite tips. The island's official currencies are the Crayolan, Flowie, and Rouge.

###  Etymology

The word Crayola comes from the Crayolan, 'Krayeltas,' meaning land of the colorful. Its capital, Spectrum City, is named after the spectrum of colors seen in the island's population.

###  About

**Crayola Island**'s climate is warm, rainy, and humid, with average temperatures ranging from 70 - 90 °F (21 - 32 °C). Monsoon seasons last from June to September, producing a verdant landscape and astounding biodiversity.

The island is home to over 80% of the plant and animal species in Penciland. Many of its inhabitants are devout followers of Aahrdvati, which states that peace is found through harmony with nature. This has led to minimal environmental degradation and conservation of natural resources, allowing its many ecosystems to flourish alongside civilization.

###  History

**Crayola Island**'s rich history dates back to at least -10,000 PY, when Graphitan sailors arrived on the island. The settlers engineered advanced technologies, including irrigation and smelting, far before the other continents.

In the 600s, Graphitans recolonized the continent, claiming the island as their own. Many were enslaved and shipped to Graphitus, resulting in an exchange of diseases, most notably an introduction of Discolorenoma to Crayola Island. Over the following century, its population boomed and it became a popular destination for wealthy tourists, who were drawn to its natural beauty and tropical climate. In the late 900s, a democratic reform led to independence from Graphitus and rapid industrialization, bringing prosperity to its people. Today, its traditional festivals and historical sites are a testimony to its rich culture and diversity.

###  Locations

* The Oasis
* Yilhara Peak
* Spectrum City
* Waximin

###  Nations

* Crayola Empire
* Kingdom of Saltoa
* Fisher Society
* Rantamba
* Olreski
* Yintrina
* Cajiwapa

###  Regions

* Spectrum State
* Prismatic Province
* Kōpó Kōpó Region

### Inhabitants

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**The Mainland** is the largest landmass on the planet of **Epsilon**. It is inhabited by an odd, feeble species suspected to be an extraterrestrial race from another galaxy.

### Discovery

Discovered via boat voyages, the fact that this island exists is seemingly unfeasible, despite it's clear and simple to understand existence. It was previously thought to be entirely fake and not real in any right, despite it being entirely real.

### Inhabitants

**The Mainland** is inhabited by small, feeble creatures that are easily killable with a slight punch. Despite this, their numbers are odd for such an evolutionary failure. Due to this, it is hypothesized that they come from an entirely separate star system that are much more forgiving on their body type and feebility.

Legends speak of the fusion of Glues, Staplers, and Scissors to form Stacislue, a beast of Lovecraftian horror known to swiftly crush villages to the ground during the night.

### History

The history of The Mainland is a long and complex story of war and peace. During the areas early ages of colonization (supposing the inhabitants are originally from Epsilon), evidence shows that they began to flourish very quickly. Their numbers and sophistication evolved quickly, providing efficient housing and supplying their citizens with many ways to live a better life. In the Middle Ages of the development of the <file not found>, they grew like glue pods. Villages began to sprout throughout the continent, providing even more advantages for <file not found> citizens to live a better life. In this age, many new technologies were developed, such as bows utilizing flaming arrows to precook prey. In their final, current stage of development, the technology to achieve space travel was developed. This allowed the species to explode in population, as extra housing could be stably launched into orbit and citizens could survive in the environment due to innovation in life without oxygen.

## Geography

### Pencraser Quarry

Pencraser Quarry, located on the mainland, was a prominent site known for its rich deposits of Pencraser, a unique mineral that possessed remarkable erasing properties. The quarry consisted of vast open pits and intricate underground tunnels, where skilled miners excavated the precious Pencraser with precision and care. The mineral, found in various hues ranging from pale pink to deep crimson, was renowned for its ability to effectively remove graphite markings from surfaces. The quarry operated as a bustling hub of activity, with workers diligently extracting and processing the Pencraser, which would later be transformed into erasers of exceptional quality and performance.

### Ticonderogish Swamp

The Ticonderogish Swamp is a bewitching labyrinth veiled in an enigmatic shroud of fog and mystery. This primordial expanse, resonating with the pulsating rhythms of nature, was a realm where time seemed to stand still. Entangled webs of gnarled trees and vines obscured the swamp's secret pathways, daring only the intrepid souls to venture deep into its heart. The air hung heavy with the scent of decay and life intertwined, weaving an intoxicating tapestry of scents that both thrilled and unnerved those who dared to inhale it. Beware the lurking eyes of unseen creatures that slithered beneath the murky waters or skulked amidst the tangled undergrowth, for they held the secrets of the swamp's hidden realm. It was a place of magic and danger, where whispers of forgotten tales whispered on the breeze, beckoning those who sought to unravel its mysteries into a realm beyond imagination.

### Mudkep Isle

**Glueland** is a continent on the planet **Epsilon**. It is mainly inhabited by glue and borders The Mainland.

### Counties

* Burydale
* Willowfield
* ?
* ?
* Glueish Wastes

### Locations

* Teross
* Buggy Harbor
* Srethfis
* Fort Lee
* Talfyrn Line
* Omo Montos
* Omo Yaras
* Manchuba

**Esuan** is a sparsely populated continent in **Epsilon**'s southern hemisphere. It is currently being explored by the crews of six Ticonderogan ships and contains several scattered villages inhabited by glue.

### Discoveries

* Elmo
* Stun Forest

**Markerland** is a continent on **Epsilon** inhabited by Markers.

**Handius** is an **Epsilonian** continent somewhat resembling a curved human hand.

### History

In 2106, the first non-native pencils, Staedtlers, arrived at Handius, establishing the town of Crescentville and forging a peace treaty with the native fire Crayolas. In 2109, the ship *Lunar Cruiser* began transporting Ticonderogas to Crescentville. Soon after, a town was built at a nearby cove, named Port Rocksby (*rocks-be*).

**Spheralia** is a continent said to be located in the ocean east of Graphitus. It was first proposed by historian Heraserdotus in 1989, who claimed he witnessed an invasion from the "Ballpencils from the East" while traveling back to the year 1456. Since no such landmass has yet been discovered, Herasredotus states that this proves the existence of an Eastern continent, which he calls Spheralia (Sphere + -alia). Additionally, there is some limited evidence of another **Epsilonian** continent. For instance, in 1912, the entire 120-man crew of the exploratory ship the Jomu Novae insisted that they had spotted a rocky shore on the horizon, while sailing east, but were forced to return home due to intense storm.

## Oceans

* Draconian Sea
* Bic Sea

The **Draconian Sea** is an ocean east of Graphitus and Marconessco Island. A massive sea snake called the Dracosaur inhabits it.

### Etymology

Draconian means 'excessively harsh and severe.' The No. 2s, who settled alongside it, named it this way after Ticonderoga's laws that required its citizens to wear yellow shirts and pants with green shoes.

### Contents

* Noman Archipelago
* Kovac Island
* Punut Island
* Featherfly Island

### Species

* Tigershark
* Large Mechronian Coral
* Small Mechronian Coral
* Largemouth Crayfish
* Whitehead Shark
* Cheesian Algae

**Bic Sea** is an ocean named after Mechron Bic located west of Graphitus. However, it was also separately named on Glueland as the 'Terossian Ocean.'

### Contents

* Bic Island
* Apsara
* Lanigar Cay

### Species

* Large Bicfish
* Small Bicfish
* Intelligent Bicfish
* Tigershark
* Poisonous Pen Coral
* Edible Pen Coral
* Mechron Squid

## Map

Below is a map of Glueland (left), Graphitus (bottom) and Marconessco Island (right).