Universe Lore | Map of Goldis (Patreon)

Our second map in the series! Goldis was a little more difficult to create due to its lack of surface water, but I'm happy with the outcome nonetheless!

A few notes on the map:

• The shape of the settlements reflects the largest of the subterranean lakes which the cities of Goldis rely on for their water supplies.

• The size of the lakes has diminished greatly since humans first settled on Goldis, and the cities are steadily growing smaller.

• Each of the largest cities (Silta Vie, Midas, and Aurum) is close to a series of subterranean caves which lead to the underground lake network.

• A majority of the planet is cover is grassland with limited access to water. While there are some nomadic clans who choose to live on the Great Plains, it is a far more difficult life without easy access to water.

• The cities that run the largest gold mines (Windfall, Kulta, and Ingot) often rely on water deliveries from the major cities to sustain their population.

• Hydrothermal springs can be found across the planet, with impressive geysers , especially during the warmer periods.

• Despite its dry surface, it does occasionally rain on Goldis.

Below you'll find all the info I have on Goldis from my notes!

Region: Inner Ring, second planet in Seleota

Moons: 5 (Lancelot, Gawain, Galahad, Tristan, Percival)

Climate: Temperate

Terrain: Plains above-ground,  valleys below-ground

Council: Crown

Major Organisations: Orsanna's Guard

The second planet to be colonized by early human settlers, Goldis has since become the main hub of all human life in the Seleota System.

Once home to the Royal Peg'asi family, including the late King Fenris and his three Queens, as well as their members of Parliament, the planet is now under the control of Jes Zovack and his K'Merii, who rule from the Palace in its capital city, Silta Vie.

Silta Vie, the largest city on the planet is divided into three Districts:

Gold: Home to the former royal family, parliament members, celebrities, and other influential figures. The Gold District is where you will find endless stores dedicated to luxury items, jewels, and fashion couture, along with the most popular restaurants and night clubs on the planet.

The Gold District homes its citizens in soaring high-rise apartments and penthouses. 

Silver: Is the main hub of trade and technology. Here you will find the headquarters of Orsanna's Guard, the System's law enforcers, and the Silver Terminal, where all transport to and from Silta Vie passes through strict regulations.

The Silver District had the largest residential area of the three and houses the majority of Silta Vie's citizens. It has a bustling nightlife thanks to its reputable food markets and many alternative clubs, and there are no shortage of body-modification (body-mod) studios, pleasure-bot houses, and virtual-reality experiences.

Bronze: Is primarily made up of the industrial sector, where you would find factories and powerplants dedicated to electricity, water, and other such necessities. Here you would also find the entrance to Silta Vie's underground lakes, and the pipes and facilities used to purify the water and transport it to the many fountains and establishments throughout the city.

The Bronze District is built for both efficiency and practicality. The people work hard, though are given little in return for their efforts. Many accept this life to be the only one they've ever known, but others call for change.

Other mentionable cities on Goldis include: 

Midas: The center for art and knowledge, Midas is the home to many of Goldis' galleries, museums, and universities.

Aurum: The financial center of Goldis. The city sits above the planet's largest gold mine and is home to both Goldis' largest prison, and its mint for the System's primary currency: The Credit.

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Not all on Goldis is as glittering as the surface presents it to be, though the planet's dark history is not widely known. Before humans claimed the planet, a native humanoid species called Goldis their home, one who resided in the lush and vast valleys and caves beneath the planet's surface.

With the arrival of humans, the species were forced deeper underground where they were thought to have perished completely by their conquerors. But every now and then strange things happen around the lakes and underground entrances that suggest they still linger, even to this day.