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Auratera was a terrestrial planet located in the Outer Rim Territories located in one of the oldest settled areas of the civilized galaxy.
Description[]
A terrestrial Auratera system planet in the Outer Rim Territories' Vorzyd sector, located along the Salin Corridor, Auratera had forests, mountains, plains, and inland seas located on multiple continents. A year on the world was 280 days, and a day was eighteen hours. The planet had low gravity, and it was home to the hibrek tree as well as the domesticated reenee, the avian skysnare, and the reptilian ursosaur. The planet's atmosphere was breathable to multiple sentient species.[1]
Auratera was situated between its star system's twin stars. Though it only orbited Aurell, the larger of the two stars, Auratera moved between the two and only experienced a night cycle when Ryern was eclipsed by Aurell. The near-constant exposure to the sun meant that Auratera was a bright world, though the temperature and level of light was directly related to the two stars' proximity to the planet based on orbital patterns.[1]
The entire planet was overly saturated in the Force, particularly aspects generally associated with the light side as observed by the Jedi Order. The Order speculated that the constant light from the sun helped to promote this strengthened connection; others believed the sunlight enabled a richer biosphere that in turn promoted more life; others pointed to the ancient vergence in the Force that led to the discovery of the world. Definitive proof for any one hypothesis was never established.[1]
History[]
The planet was first discovered by a Jedi Knight drawn to a vergence in the Force. The Jedi Order established a temple at the site, which was named Acablas. As colonists flocked to the terrestrial world, the Order restricted access to Acablas due to its incredible strength making it unsafe for even some Jedi Knights. As cities grew on the world, the Order grew concerned that Auratera would be targeted in times of war.[1]
Indeed, Auratera was not spared for the change in control of the Vorzyd sector as the planet switched hands between the Jedi Order and the Sith Empire. Sometimes conquered, other times peacefully switching hands depending on the greater power in the system, the world was frequently visited by Jedi Masters and Sith Lords alike. When the New Sith Wars ended and the Brotherhood of the Sith was destroyed, the Jedi Order and the local government conspired to eliminate the planet from Republic star-charts to prevent future invasions. The Jedi Master Nareen Cale took on the responsibility of altering official files, designating the planet as uninhabitable after the last invasion by the Empire. Through this action, Cale ensured that Auratera was forgotten by the greater galaxy and left alone. The Jedi maintained a presence on the world, sending Jedi Masters and research parties to conduct surveys at the site under the guidance of a permanent caretaker. As the governments of the greater galaxy fought over their world, the planet's inhabitants continued to operate their farms, or work as foresters and ranchers. Despite an overall sense of dedication to the world, each successive war drove away more settlers, causing attrition of the civilization. As the forests reclaimed abandoned cities, the civilization that remained on Auratera was scattered and isolated.[1]
During the Clone Wars, the Jedi High Council recalled all members of the Order from the site in hopes that the Confederacy of Independent Systems would not seek to invade the world. When the Order was destroyed at the end of the Clone Wars, Auratera was left almost completely forgotten. Despite not having any control of the space surrounding the planet, due to a lack of starships, the residents of Auratera remained protected by the legacy of the Jedi. While some residents left Auratera during the reign of the Galactic Empire, they kept the location of their homeworld a secret, protecting loved ones they left behind.[1]
Locations[]
Geological[]
Splitting the world's largest continent, the Erkeere Ridge was a thin mountain range that ran unbroken between Auratera's northern and southern poles. The range's profile was similar in appearance to a bow saw due to the tall, jagged nature of its mountains. Dran's Peak, the tallest mountain in the Erkeere Ridge, stood half again as tall as all four of its neighbors and was the range's most prominent feature. The ridge and Dran's Peak were both visible from Acablas.[1]
Settlements[]
The Ithorian-dominated city of Dewbright, with a population of 15,000, sat on elevated platforms tucked into a large cove on the eastern coast of the Crystal Sea in the southern hemisphere. The Crystal Sea also had river tributaries throughout the region. The town of Hriin, with a mostly Human and Twi'lek population of about 8,000, was the closest active settlement to the Acablas Ruins, though it was still over 3,000 kilometers from the site and on the opposite side of the Erkeere Ridge mountain range. Though the town had no spaceport, there were landing platforms for airspeeders. Hriin sat on high bluffs along the north bank of its own food, water, and transport: the Hriin River. Though basic health and maintenance services were available, power was unreliable due to old, temperamental, water-driven generators. The town and its services were overseen by an elected chancellor.[1]
With a population of around 30,000 Humans and Duros, Senoloro was Auratera's largest city. It was about a third of the way around the world from Acablas on the planet's equator on a large, island-like plain formed by six surrounding inland seas and their rivers, with farms and compounds dotting the region. Though the city contained Auratera's most advanced starport, the port consisted of little more than a few hangars for servicing old freighters that rarely saw the outside galaxy. During the Galactic Civil War, Senoloro was ruled by Governor for Life Lerella Rosral, a human autocrat who was reviled by those who opposed her for her constant grabs for additional power.[1]
Behind the scenes[]
Auratera was first mentioned in the 2016 Star Wars: Force and Destiny roleplaying game sourcebook Nexus of Power from Fantasy Flight Games.[1]
Sources[]
- Nexus of Power (First mentioned)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 1.28 1.29 1.30 1.31 1.32 1.33 1.34 1.35 1.36 1.37 1.38 1.39 1.40 1.41 1.42 1.43 1.44 1.45 1.46 1.47 1.48 1.49 1.50 1.51 1.52 1.53 1.54 1.55 1.56 1.57 1.58 1.59 1.60 Nexus of Power