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The planet Aethus, named so by its natives, is a terrestial planet in a fairly small solar system with ten other planets.
Aethus is about 9.0 times smaller than Earth and its gravity is the same as Earth.

A single day lasts 49.20 hours and a year lasts 293 days. The planet is made up of 4 continents, which makes up 50% of the planet's landmass.
2 moon(s) orbit the planet and Aethus itself orbits a yellow sun in an elliptic orbit.

The plant-like organisms on this planet are made up of trees and flowers, with only a few dozen of grass species, even less bush species and almost no brush and fungi species. Although the grass species are few in number, they grow fast and cover wide areas. The trees and flowers cover a lot more though, and because they use up most of the nutrients, other species like shrubs and fungi haven't been able to reach higher numbers. Some plants, and even rocks and waters, contain mutating and neurological-altering powers, effectively giving whatever touches it mutations or powers.

Many organisms use the common tricks to prevent being eaten, like tasting bad, being poisonous or by growing thorns. But there is one species which has taken thorns to the next level. They can generally be divided into two groups. The first uses its thorns to spread itself to other areas, because inside those thorns, which get stuck in animals, are seeds, ready to be taken to another area. The second group uses the thorns purely for defense and is capable of using them as projectiles. If an animal eats too much of this species, it will bombarded the animal with thorns.

The underwater world of this planet is truly a feast for the eyes. Thousands of different soft and hard coral species cover the ocean floors, most of which have a form of bioluminescence, which makes the night even more magical than the day. These bioluminescent corals offer homes to plenty of creatures, which they need to be cleaned, while at the same time trying to attract the very same creatures with their lights so they can eat them. A truly remarkable balance.

War is something that has been part of Aethus's history since it's dawn, and while humans aren't the only species who engage in war, they are by far the most skilled in it. This planet is no different. The higher intelligence of these sentient species has unfortunately lead to almost nothing but war. Fortunately, they aren't technologically advanced yet. They're in a stage comparable to that of the middle ages, so while they are destructive, the planet isn't at risk of being destroyed.

Aethus, unlike most planets, is home to magic. Magic can flow through the smallest of organisms, or the evilest of dictators. While most
think that magical abilities are due to specific bloodlines, in reality, it is completely random. However, having parents with magical abilities greatly increases the likelyhood of a child with magical abilities being born. While only some have enough magic to actually do something with it, all life on Aethus has at least a small trace of it. Silvadaar, the magical life-blood that flows through certain animals and water sources, acts as a magic-enhancing agent. Because of this, it is exceptionally valuable and highly sought after, wars have been started over the smallest stream of it.