Ryloth
Ryloth is the second planet in the Ryloth system in the Outer Rim, homeworld of the Twi'lek species. Ryloth and its five moons are part of the Corellian Run Trader route.
One side of the planet perpetually faces its sun and the other remaines in darkness, a phenomenon known as tidal locking. The dayside is referred to as the Bright Lands and the night-side is known as the Nightlands. It is a planet of extremes: dry, rocky landscapes of deserts, mountain ranges with mist-covered peaks, shadowy valleys, alternated with snowy wastes, joined by lush temperate bands which concentrated much of its population. The planet is also plagued with turbulent atmospheric conditions such as heat storms.
Twi'leks have and still are a target for slavery in the galaxy. The Empire continues this tradition. While Ryloth is considered independent from the Empire, the planet's inhabitants and resources are used aggressively. Unrest has manifested itself into a rebellion cell known as the Free Ryloth Movement. The movement has moved (unsuccessfully) to strike against the Empire, including an assassination attempt on the Emperor himself.
Maw Installation, and Imperial refueling outpost.
One side of the planet perpetually faces its sun and the other remaines in darkness, a phenomenon known as tidal locking. The dayside is referred to as the Bright Lands and the night-side is known as the Nightlands. It is a planet of extremes: dry, rocky landscapes of deserts, mountain ranges with mist-covered peaks, shadowy valleys, alternated with snowy wastes, joined by lush temperate bands which concentrated much of its population. The planet is also plagued with turbulent atmospheric conditions such as heat storms.
Twi'leks have and still are a target for slavery in the galaxy. The Empire continues this tradition. While Ryloth is considered independent from the Empire, the planet's inhabitants and resources are used aggressively. Unrest has manifested itself into a rebellion cell known as the Free Ryloth Movement. The movement has moved (unsuccessfully) to strike against the Empire, including an assassination attempt on the Emperor himself.
Points of Interest
The Floating Rock Gardens of Ryloth are a natural wonder and tourist attraction, well known throughout the Outer Rim, where strong winds blew among the tunnels, causing rocks to float gently through the air. Over the years the gardens became filled with rare and dazzling stones. Visitors are allowed to rearrange the stones to their liking, but are encouraged to seek meaning in the natural configurations.Maw Installation, and Imperial refueling outpost.
Geography
Its terrain varies, while it is often characterized as a harsh and rocky world, it is filled with jungles, mesas, valleys, and volcanoes, and has an atmosphere breathable for Twi'leks and humans alike. It has little or no surface water except for patches of water ice on the night side. A forest covers its equator, filled with dangerous predators. Given the varied and dangerous terrain, Twi'leks were forced to build civilizations underground.
Fauna & Flora
Ryloth has several native non-sentient species, most of which are fierce and predatory for survival on a planet with such a harsh environment. The lylek are easily the most dangerous predator native to Ryloth, with their hard shelled insectoid bodies and sharp limbs and extremely strong tentacles. They are one of only a few creatures able to withstand the extreme temperatures of the Bright Lands.
The doashim are another fierce predator that inhabits the dark subterranean caverns of Ryloth. They are horned, red-eyed, sharp-clawed and fanged creatures reminiscent of demons from the lore of many different sentient species across the galaxy. The gutkurr are fast, two-legged creatures with hard-shelled carapaces with spines protruding from their backs. They are predatory creatures feared by the Twi'leks.
One of the few non-aggressive creatures of Ryloth are the rycrit, which are short-furred quadrupeds kept as herd animals by the Twi'leks. They are raised for their hides, which could be used for clothing, and for their meat which is often used in rycrit stew.
The doashim are another fierce predator that inhabits the dark subterranean caverns of Ryloth. They are horned, red-eyed, sharp-clawed and fanged creatures reminiscent of demons from the lore of many different sentient species across the galaxy. The gutkurr are fast, two-legged creatures with hard-shelled carapaces with spines protruding from their backs. They are predatory creatures feared by the Twi'leks.
One of the few non-aggressive creatures of Ryloth are the rycrit, which are short-furred quadrupeds kept as herd animals by the Twi'leks. They are raised for their hides, which could be used for clothing, and for their meat which is often used in rycrit stew.
Natural Resources
The major export of Ryloth, and the product which sustained its early trade, is the mineral known as ryll, a potent spice. Ryll is found in 'blooms' in the rock rather than veins, typical of most ores. Miners place their mines underneath the blooms and drill up. Ryll's highly addictive nature and hallucinogenic properties also make it a favorite recreational substance among the scoundrels and decadent nobles of the galaxy
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