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Planet Profile. Might change it to Mirial for the new timeline.
Name: Shawti
Coordinates: What section of the grid is your planet located in on the Galactic Map? (For example: Corsucant is located at (L9) and Korriban at (R5) on the Galactic Map
Climate: Shawti's axial tilt is maintained at 26°, ensuring there are four distinct seasons during the year for the majority of the planet. Near the equator there are two seasons: rainy and dry. There are only two continents, Sanav (Eastern) and Kosa (Western) separated by the Kanetian sea. Several inhabited islands are found off the coasts of each. The planet does not have polar ice caps, but does have two southern and northern land masses, frozen tundra. They are largely uninhabited and untouched, except for research stations and many large seed banks. Inland seas and rivers are numerous on Shawti's surface, often used to irrigate crops.
Most of the land on Shawti has been put to agricultural use, specific crops varying according to region and climate. Most are careful to use both economically- and environmentally-sustainable farming practices, knowing that stability is more desirable than immediate profit.
In the south-eastern sector of Kosa lies the Jaysoto-Baste wastes. The mountain range around it creates a rain shadow that severely limits the amount of precipitation it receives each year. The only exclusion to this is where the eastern edge meets the sea, where the environment permits cultivation of date palms. The central and western areas are home to copper and salt mines, worked by a combination of slave, prisoner, and droid labor.
Terrain: What type of geography does your planet have? Is there any foliage? Are there any landmarks of note?
Rotation: Does your planet have any day or night cycle? How long is it? Does it have any affect on the planet?
Inhabitants: What organism inhabit your planet? Are there any dominant species? Are any of these organisms sentient?
Resources: Does your planet have any natural resources of value or note? If any resource is exclusive to this planet please provide a detailed description.
Government: Shawti is technically under Hutt rule, though as long as they meet their quotas for exports locals are largely left alone. The only exception to this is Dakib, the desert moon upon which the Desilijic kajidic raise Klatooinian slaves. They have strict control, and the Shawtian government has little authority here.
Originally fully human, there are five “families” that each govern one state like a monarchy. Eventually, as more people from different species immigrated to Shawti the percentage of humans in governing positions has fallen to 84%. The two top leaders of each family form the “Abu Suhyaa Ma'ha al-Tee,” commonly shortened to Suhyaa. It roughly translates to “The Ruling Circle of Elders.” Formerly it was rife with bitter disagreement and assassination attempts, but since the treaty a tense peace has settled.
The Kushapur family :
Economy: Slave trade and agriculture are the mainstays of Shawti's economy. Tea, caf beans, grain, tropical fruits, and raw spices are their major exports. Poverty is rampant in rural communities and some cities. Port/starport towns are wealthier, and the capital city Atil is where many of the wealthiest reside.
Culture: Shawtian society in general is largely patriarchal. Women, while not treated like property, have much less freedom than men. In blood feuds and in court, their lives and testimonies are worth half that of a man's. As a result of this and a shortage of men because of clan fueds/slaving, there is the practice of sworn virginity. Like the name, a woman, of any age, can swear to remain a virgin (or from then on practice abstinence) and take up the social role of a man. This means dressing as a man, fighting as a man, doing “manly” things and in essence is a male except in physical form. If a sworn virgin is marry, it is to another female who is not a sworn virgin. Then the “virginity” point is moot so long as sexual activity remains inside the private confines of the relationship, and the sworn virgin practices abstinence from sexual activity with a man. Because they cannot produce heirs on their own, a couple may choose to adopt children and raise.
Food and Eating Customs
Tea and caf are at the center of every meal and are served at every meeting and event, formal or casual. Black tea is most popular, hot from a samovar . Cream, sugar, lemon, cinnamon, cloves, and salt are offered to go with it, availability dependent on region. Caf is served without cream, sweetened upon request. Espresso and cappuccino are also popular.
Dinner can be elaborate and lengthy affairs, not from food or etiquette but because of socialization. At the end of the meal, it is customary to say in Huttese, “May there always be plenty at your table,” or , “Twoos pa reeta bah flootah.” Religion
Na-Ahknin, or the Church of the Goddess, is the only official religion. The government and population is tolerant of other organized religions, being more opposed to variation and deviance within Na-Ahknin. It is an inward-focused religion demanding cleaning one's life of "dust," which will allow one's spirit to ascend to a higher plane of existence in the afterlife, and be a higher status if reincarnated. There is no concept of sin, merely what is prohibited or forbidden, mandatory, preferred, and neutral acts. Scholars have added to what the original commandments
Shawti has a deep tradition of folk saints, which despite staunch opposition by the Na-Ahknin church, is deeply embedded into its culture planet-wide. Two of the most widely worshiped are Ry'ni and Nahyia, the Twins. They are the patron saints of the dead, associated with protection, healing, justice (or vengeance) and guidance to the Netherworld. In some (often rural) communities where the Church has less of an influence, twin girls, especially red-haired/red-furred, are considered sacred.
Language
It was once said that language is the heart of its people and it is an excellent reflection of a culture. Shawtian holds no different. It’s writing systems (four, to be exact) are complex, often a daunting task for foreigners to learn, and there are special rules dictating when, how, and where each system may be used. The grammatical structure is has many contradicting rules and regulations. The sentence pattern can change dramatically based on the speaker and social context. In general, however an object-verb-subject pattern is used.
A traditional greeting is, "Long days and pleasant nights," with the receiver replying, "May you have twice the number."
Technology: Galactic standard, especially advanced with farming practices and genetic manipulation of plants.
Satellites:
Dakib: a small, arid moon with liquid water, type 1 atmosphere and standard gravity. Currently inhabited and controlled by the Desilijic kajidic who use it to breed Klatooinian slaves.
Nula: a small rock of a moon. Lacks atmosphere. The Ammere controls the orbital shipyard, the only facility of it’s kind in Shawti space.
History:
445:
460 ABY: Treaty of Consolidation
462: Abu Suhyaa Ma'ha al-Tee’s authority solidly established.
The Hutts used to use this wolrd exclusively for the breeding of Klatoonian slaves, long before the arrival of humans and other species. The immmigrants claimed the planet as their own, drawing into bitter conflict with the Hutts until they were forced out to Dakib. This is where they remain, in exchange for a cut of exports.
The planet had peace for a time, but as the nature of man is they developed their own cultures tied to their geographical areas. The “Us and Them” mentality was rampant. Small, isolated conflicts were aplenty for decades following the Hutt’s retreat as there was no central government to instill order.
The wars to end all wars, known simply as the Pandemonium, lasted for several years as prominent Families, with all their mutual-defense alliances, were drawn into militarized conflict. About 460 the war was put to an official end with the Treaty of Consolidation, creating a unified ruling force called the Abu Suhyaa Ma'ha al-Tee made up of the heads of each Family. It drew up the definite territories, one single currency in addition to the credit, and a single official language. It also set the standards of behavior between regions, hopefully avoiding potential conflicts in the future.
Notable PC's: Tsukihana, Ivaris
Intent: A possible RP spot, and to finally fill in the void of player-created Hutt planets. I felt that in order to let others know why my characters act the way they do, such as why Tsukihana choses to be fanatically modest, I had to explore where they came from. It’s fun to see how a character can have customs from their homeworld and take them wherever they now live, letting it become a defining feature of who they are to others.
Name: Shawti
Coordinates: What section of the grid is your planet located in on the Galactic Map? (For example: Corsucant is located at (L9) and Korriban at (R5) on the Galactic Map
Climate: Shawti's axial tilt is maintained at 26°, ensuring there are four distinct seasons during the year for the majority of the planet. Near the equator there are two seasons: rainy and dry. There are only two continents, Sanav (Eastern) and Kosa (Western) separated by the Kanetian sea. Several inhabited islands are found off the coasts of each. The planet does not have polar ice caps, but does have two southern and northern land masses, frozen tundra. They are largely uninhabited and untouched, except for research stations and many large seed banks. Inland seas and rivers are numerous on Shawti's surface, often used to irrigate crops.
Most of the land on Shawti has been put to agricultural use, specific crops varying according to region and climate. Most are careful to use both economically- and environmentally-sustainable farming practices, knowing that stability is more desirable than immediate profit.
In the south-eastern sector of Kosa lies the Jaysoto-Baste wastes. The mountain range around it creates a rain shadow that severely limits the amount of precipitation it receives each year. The only exclusion to this is where the eastern edge meets the sea, where the environment permits cultivation of date palms. The central and western areas are home to copper and salt mines, worked by a combination of slave, prisoner, and droid labor.
Terrain: What type of geography does your planet have? Is there any foliage? Are there any landmarks of note?
Rotation: Does your planet have any day or night cycle? How long is it? Does it have any affect on the planet?
Inhabitants: What organism inhabit your planet? Are there any dominant species? Are any of these organisms sentient?
Resources: Does your planet have any natural resources of value or note? If any resource is exclusive to this planet please provide a detailed description.
Government: Shawti is technically under Hutt rule, though as long as they meet their quotas for exports locals are largely left alone. The only exception to this is Dakib, the desert moon upon which the Desilijic kajidic raise Klatooinian slaves. They have strict control, and the Shawtian government has little authority here.
Originally fully human, there are five “families” that each govern one state like a monarchy. Eventually, as more people from different species immigrated to Shawti the percentage of humans in governing positions has fallen to 84%. The two top leaders of each family form the “Abu Suhyaa Ma'ha al-Tee,” commonly shortened to Suhyaa. It roughly translates to “The Ruling Circle of Elders.” Formerly it was rife with bitter disagreement and assassination attempts, but since the treaty a tense peace has settled.
The Kushapur family :
Economy: Slave trade and agriculture are the mainstays of Shawti's economy. Tea, caf beans, grain, tropical fruits, and raw spices are their major exports. Poverty is rampant in rural communities and some cities. Port/starport towns are wealthier, and the capital city Atil is where many of the wealthiest reside.
Culture: Shawtian society in general is largely patriarchal. Women, while not treated like property, have much less freedom than men. In blood feuds and in court, their lives and testimonies are worth half that of a man's. As a result of this and a shortage of men because of clan fueds/slaving, there is the practice of sworn virginity. Like the name, a woman, of any age, can swear to remain a virgin (or from then on practice abstinence) and take up the social role of a man. This means dressing as a man, fighting as a man, doing “manly” things and in essence is a male except in physical form. If a sworn virgin is marry, it is to another female who is not a sworn virgin. Then the “virginity” point is moot so long as sexual activity remains inside the private confines of the relationship, and the sworn virgin practices abstinence from sexual activity with a man. Because they cannot produce heirs on their own, a couple may choose to adopt children and raise.
Food and Eating Customs
Tea and caf are at the center of every meal and are served at every meeting and event, formal or casual. Black tea is most popular, hot from a samovar . Cream, sugar, lemon, cinnamon, cloves, and salt are offered to go with it, availability dependent on region. Caf is served without cream, sweetened upon request. Espresso and cappuccino are also popular.
Dinner can be elaborate and lengthy affairs, not from food or etiquette but because of socialization. At the end of the meal, it is customary to say in Huttese, “May there always be plenty at your table,” or , “Twoos pa reeta bah flootah.” Religion
Na-Ahknin, or the Church of the Goddess, is the only official religion. The government and population is tolerant of other organized religions, being more opposed to variation and deviance within Na-Ahknin. It is an inward-focused religion demanding cleaning one's life of "dust," which will allow one's spirit to ascend to a higher plane of existence in the afterlife, and be a higher status if reincarnated. There is no concept of sin, merely what is prohibited or forbidden, mandatory, preferred, and neutral acts. Scholars have added to what the original commandments
Shawti has a deep tradition of folk saints, which despite staunch opposition by the Na-Ahknin church, is deeply embedded into its culture planet-wide. Two of the most widely worshiped are Ry'ni and Nahyia, the Twins. They are the patron saints of the dead, associated with protection, healing, justice (or vengeance) and guidance to the Netherworld. In some (often rural) communities where the Church has less of an influence, twin girls, especially red-haired/red-furred, are considered sacred.
Language
It was once said that language is the heart of its people and it is an excellent reflection of a culture. Shawtian holds no different. It’s writing systems (four, to be exact) are complex, often a daunting task for foreigners to learn, and there are special rules dictating when, how, and where each system may be used. The grammatical structure is has many contradicting rules and regulations. The sentence pattern can change dramatically based on the speaker and social context. In general, however an object-verb-subject pattern is used.
A traditional greeting is, "Long days and pleasant nights," with the receiver replying, "May you have twice the number."
Technology: Galactic standard, especially advanced with farming practices and genetic manipulation of plants.
Satellites:
Dakib: a small, arid moon with liquid water, type 1 atmosphere and standard gravity. Currently inhabited and controlled by the Desilijic kajidic who use it to breed Klatooinian slaves.
Nula: a small rock of a moon. Lacks atmosphere. The Ammere controls the orbital shipyard, the only facility of it’s kind in Shawti space.
History:
445:
460 ABY: Treaty of Consolidation
462: Abu Suhyaa Ma'ha al-Tee’s authority solidly established.
The Hutts used to use this wolrd exclusively for the breeding of Klatoonian slaves, long before the arrival of humans and other species. The immmigrants claimed the planet as their own, drawing into bitter conflict with the Hutts until they were forced out to Dakib. This is where they remain, in exchange for a cut of exports.
The planet had peace for a time, but as the nature of man is they developed their own cultures tied to their geographical areas. The “Us and Them” mentality was rampant. Small, isolated conflicts were aplenty for decades following the Hutt’s retreat as there was no central government to instill order.
The wars to end all wars, known simply as the Pandemonium, lasted for several years as prominent Families, with all their mutual-defense alliances, were drawn into militarized conflict. About 460 the war was put to an official end with the Treaty of Consolidation, creating a unified ruling force called the Abu Suhyaa Ma'ha al-Tee made up of the heads of each Family. It drew up the definite territories, one single currency in addition to the credit, and a single official language. It also set the standards of behavior between regions, hopefully avoiding potential conflicts in the future.
Notable PC's: Tsukihana, Ivaris
Intent: A possible RP spot, and to finally fill in the void of player-created Hutt planets. I felt that in order to let others know why my characters act the way they do, such as why Tsukihana choses to be fanatically modest, I had to explore where they came from. It’s fun to see how a character can have customs from their homeworld and take them wherever they now live, letting it become a defining feature of who they are to others.
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