Skoria

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Skoria is the name of the Third Planet of the Skor α system. It is the homeworld of the Skorr people and the Administrative seat of the Skorr Hierarchy.

Geographical features

Terrain and climate

Skoria has a wide variety of terrain although a great deal is covered by massive, tightly-knit Pinok and Nosak forests. However, the planet also contains vast dry deserts and grassy plains and savannah , as well as oceans, secluded lakes, and mountain ranges which rise to several kilometers in height. The planet's low axial tilt and regular orbit ensures a comfortable climate. The climate is temperate and mild, with polar caps regulating the sea levels. Flora life included cambylictus trees and other large plants.

History

The Skorr Civilization

The Skorr civilization has flourished for thousands of years prior to the Clan Wars. The fall of the pre-Alar Skorr civilization began when a comet streaked through Skoria's skies.

With tensions between the various Clans already high as a result of airspace and resource desputes, the leaders of the very supersticious Clans, took the comet's arrival as a sign from the Gods that they would be victorious in their battles.

As a result, violence rocked the population. Marked by the wholesale slaughter of entire bloodlines, the nine major clans began fighting bloody battles. Each claimed that the comet had spoken to them, and claimed to be its insrument on Skoria.

Species

The planet is teeming with life, including the Skorr, The forest floor becomes a dangerous hunting ground at night, when feral Nur'recks and other predators stalk the wilderness for prey.

Sentient

Skoria is home to the Skorr.

Nonsentient

The following are just some of the indigenous creatures that make up Skoria's wildlife:

• Shuri - The Shuri is a species of bird native to Skoria. Known for their wide variety of calls and mimicry, Shuri are inquisitive creatures. They were small red birds with sharp beaks which they used to build nests, laying several eggs at a time. Both parents care for helpless chicks. Common prey of the other animals on Skoria, Shuri build nests high above ground or in hard to reach places.

• Nur'reck - The Nur'reck is a horned predator native to the forests of Skoria. Nur'recks stand on four powerful, clawed feet and have striped fur. The carnivore has two large, tusk-like fangs protruding from its upper jaw, though some are known to have four. Aggressive and graceful, Nur'recks chase down their prey then impaled them on their tusks. Though most Nur'recks hunt in the forests, some were known to prowl the deserts and hilltops of Skoria. Baby Nur'recks are known to have been tamed by intrepid adventurers during the time of the Clan Wars. The Mythological Skorr Warrio Trennar was said to have work a Nur'reck Sjull as a sign of his courage and fighting prowess.

• Orrina - The Orrina is a vicious wolf-like canine predator found on the Skoria, the creature also has tiger-like characteristics. Orrina naturally travel in packs, and are particularly active during the winter months. A group of these creatures is said to have raised the Mystical Skorr warrior Mayasha after she was separated from her mother. Mayasha was said to have the ability to command the Orrina in battle. It is said that her War Pack was so stealthy that it once killed1,000 enemy Skorr warriors in the dead of night.

• Zogo - The Zogo was a large flying creature with incandescent tail feathers. It lived in shimmering nests high in the trees of Skoria's forest. The Zogo 's tail feathers were used by Ancient Skorr for medicinal potions. These avians were often eaten by as a way to improve night vision by the anceint Skorr who considered them to be magical.

• Velar - Velar are small plains land creatures from the planet Skoria. They have short fur that varies in color from brown to white. Velar have spherical heads with large, bulbous eyes and thin probosces. The creatures live in the borrows and travel both by flying or leaping. They possess flaps of skin between their forelimbs and hindlimbs, allowing them to fly or glide for short distances. Velar are wily and nimble creatures, and many Skorr enjoy hunting them.

• Ucor - The Ucor is an eight-tentacled plant-like predator native to the desert and forests of Skoria. They can grow up to 6 meters tall, and 14 meters long including their 6 meter long tentacles. They are mobile and prowl the forest floor, and reach into the lower tree branches in search of Skorr and other tender morsels. It was surprisingly quick for a plant creature of its size, moving with stealth and silence. It practically glides along on its serpentine body, undulating across the forest floor like a gargantuan snake. If it finds prey in a tree it bashes its limbs against the trunk while reaching for the prey in order to dislodge them. Four of its tentacles are located on each side of its body, and it will attack as many targets as it can at once. If it injurs its prey enough to incapacitate them, it will drag the victim into its maw and consume them.

*Ongol -The Ongol, also known as the Yongol, was a large arachnid native to Skoria that got its name from a sound it makes while  intimidating and attacking it's prey. It makes this sound while standing on its rear legs and encompassing its prey with all of its legs. Unlike most spiders, the ongol actively hunts its prey instead of capturing them in webbing. It can usually be found in desert caves or scavenging the rotten meat left by a scavenger. 

Ag'ger- Ag'gers are cute, fluffy rodents native to Skoria. They live in the planet grassy plains (yellow-furred) or high in the trees (greenish white-furred), eating nuts and berries and hibernating in the winter. They have sharp front incisors and suction-like foot pads among their adaptations. Ag'gers are favored prey of Ucors. Domestic Ag'gers are kept as pets by wealthy Skorr and usually have white fur.

• Empor - Empors are forest dwelling amphibians native to Skoria. Empors were known for using their furry lure-like tongues to draw their prey toward their hidden jaws. Food is always abundant on Skoria and Empors usually eat rodents, birds and other small creatures. Empors have pale fleshy skin covered with mucous, which allows them to slither into tight spots and then strike prey fast after luring them in close with its tongue. Eventhough its primary means of locomotion is slithering it still has claws for anchoring itself to the ground or wherever it was hiding. Empors have excellent eyesight due to multiple eyes on its head.

Skoria (Skor III)

• Planetary Classification: M (Earth-like World, Standard Atmosphere, substantial ground water-tectonically active presently. Life is present)
• Atmospheric Details: Primary Components are Oxygen (15%), Nitrogen (15%), with Noble and some trace gases (Neon Krypton, Hydrogen, Carbon Dioxide, Methane) making up the remainder (70%).
• Planetary System Data: Dual Moon (Skor IIIa Class D: uninhabitable), (Skor IIIb Class D Uninhabitable)
• Gravity Notes:
  • Skor III: 1.05 G
  • Skor IIIa: 0.46G
  • Skor IIIb: 0.49G
• Year and Day: 235.955 standard days/23.25 standard hours
• Hydrosphere: 71.5%
• Temperature Range: -85°F Nighttime to 110°F Daytime
• Flora and Fauna: Intense Flora with equally intense Fauna
• Resources: Heavy Metals