Date: Mon, 24 Jul 1995 19:02:02 -0700
From: C.West@eworld.com
Subject: Planet Tandairne

Here's a planet that I created for my players to encounter.  I thought
someone out there might like axcess to it.  Please send any thoughts or
questions to: < C.West@eWorld.com >

PLANET TANDAIRNE

Dominant Species:  Human      49%
                   Nevranie   30%  (More Later)
                   Dracon     17%  (More Later)
                   Other       4%
Other Species:     Bantha       (wild)
                   Dewback    (wild)
Vegetation:        Dune-Grass
                   Dune-weed

Planetary Phase:   Youth (young planet)
No. of Moons:      one (Seboirke)
Gravity :          Slightly high, but human-compatible
Atmosphere:        Average oxygen levels (breathable by humans)
                   High Humidity
Topography:        Predominantly Volcanic
                   Barren Sands, Igneous Rock
                   (Deserts, Mountains)
Precipitation:     Steam clouds, spewed from planet surface.  
                   (dangerous)   + special precip. from moon.
Oceanography:      Sea is molten rock, not water.  Ocean is centered  
                   around Equator, with 2 continents centered at north 
                   and south poles.  Ocean is crusted with rock near 
                   shores.  Constantly shifts from solid to liquid.
Resources:         Steam wells; Igneous minerals; Rare metals.
General Data:      Frequent earthquake activity.
                    Water source:  Steam wells and pools.
                    Seasonal Cycle: (233day/year)
                    Spring-   low seismic activity
                    Summer-   sea mostly molten; high steam levels
                    Autumn-   high seismic activity
                    Winter-   sea mostly crusted; low steam levels
 
MOON: SEBOIRKE

Lifeforms:       None.
Atmosphere:      Super-heated steam, erupting fom the moon's surface.
Composition:     The body is composed primarily of liquid water,
                 with a dense core of molten metal that heats the
                 water to a boiling temperature.
Lunar Path:      1 revolution around the planet = 20 days.
                 Revolves directly around the planet's equator.
Lunar Effects:   The close proximity of the moon to the planet allows
                 the gravity of Tandairne to draw water fom the
                 atmosphere of Seboirke, which descends in the form
                 of a constant, cool rain to the planet below. This
                 water is cooled as it passes through an "atmospheric
                 funnel" between the two bodies. Additionally, the
                 gravity of Seboirke, has an effect on the surface of
                 Tandairne.  The moon's gravity draws  the molten mass
                 of the planet closer to the surface, like a tide.
                 This causes the ocean's crust to become liquid
                 directly beneath the moon.  This liquid area moves
                 with the moon, as it revolves around the planet. 
Astrologic History:
                 These two bodies formed together.  As time passed,
                 their gravities drew them closer together, and the 
                 atmospheric funnel developed.  Eventually, they
                 will collide and the water of Seboirke will wash over
                 the surface of Tandairne.  It has been speculated
                 that the impact of Seboirke's core may very well
                 destroy Tandairne.  Only a matter of years are left
                 until this event, so its resources have begun to be
                 carelessly exploited by certain interest groups, namely
                 the Empire.

SPECIES DESCRIPTIONS

Nevranie:       The Nevranie are a race of small creatures, about the
                size of Jawas.  They are predominantlyburrowing 
                creatures, most choosing to live in the vast desert 
                regions surrounding the human cities.  However,
                many have chosen to move into the cities out of fear 
                of the Dracon.  They are small, hairy folk with long 
                arms, and scooped claws for burrowing.  They are a
                fundamentally peaceful, nomadic people who live
                in large groups, and occasionally hunt a bantha or 
                dewback for food and supplies.  They are not highly
                intelligent, but make up for this by working well as a
                group.

Dracon:         The Dracon are, as the name implies, a race of what 
                can only be called dragons.  They are larger than your
                average fighter, and can certainly fly. (Although not
                quite as quickly.)  They have a red to red-brown 
                coloration, of varying shades.  They are highly
                intelligent, and contrary to local myth, are not evil
                in any way. Indeed, they are a very peacefull race, 
                that has been persecuted by the other races of 
                Tandairne.  They feed on the dewback and bantha
                populations, and avoid the other races.  They
                enjoy basking in the heat that allows them to be
                active, and nest in the igneous cliffs and peaks.  The
                Dracon are innately force-sensitive, and communicate with
                one another telepathically. They have the following
                force-related or natural abilities:  Flight,
                Levitation, Fire-breathing, Empathy, Mental Blast*, Instill
                Fear, and Telepathy*.  (* indicates that this power can
                only be used on force-sensitive individuals.) 
                Note: The Dracon can understand the Basic language
                perfectly, but they are unable to speak it, and have 
                never encountered another being with which they
                can communicate.
                The food supply of the Dracon is being quickly 
                consumed by the rapidly-growing human population,
                and many Dracon are, in fact, preparing to go to war 
                to protect their means of survival.