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{{Planet | '''Baloria''' is the desert homeworld of the [[Balorian]] species, located in the [[Talon Sector]] of the [[Galaxa]] universe. Known for its vast, arid landscapes punctuated by lush oases and artificial wells, Baloria serves as both a harsh crucible for survival and a center of mystical and technological prowess under the governance of the [[Balorian Witches]].{{Planet | ||
  | name = Baloria |   | name = Baloria | ||
  | image = BaloriaSurface.jpg |   | image = BaloriaSurface.jpg | ||
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  | population = Approximately 1.2 billion |   | population = Approximately 1.2 billion | ||
  | sentient_species = [[Balorian]] |   | sentient_species = [[Balorian]] | ||
  | |   | number_of_settlements = 32 major citadel-oases, countless smaller settlements | ||
  | worker_groups = Nomadic tribes, Artisans ([[Lor’kae]]), Lower Castes ([[Lor’vash]], [[Normitar]]) |   | worker_groups = Nomadic tribes, Artisans ([[Lor’kae]]), Lower Castes ([[Lor’vash]], [[Normitar]]) | ||
  | military_presence = Governed by the [[Balorian Witches]], who control caste-based militias and enforcers |   | military_presence = Governed by the [[Balorian Witches]], who control caste-based militias and enforcers | ||
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  | logistics = Advanced well systems, bio-organic irrigation, oasis-based settlements |   | logistics = Advanced well systems, bio-organic irrigation, oasis-based settlements | ||
  | agriculture = Oasis farming with water-intensive crops, glowvine cultivation |   | agriculture = Oasis farming with water-intensive crops, glowvine cultivation | ||
  | exports = Water, spices, [[ |   | exports = Water, spices, [[Igazi]], Teleka artifacts, rare minerals | ||
  | imports = Exotic goods, technology components, luxury items for rituals |   | imports = Exotic goods, technology components, luxury items for rituals | ||
}} | }} | ||
=== Geography and Climate === | === Geography and Climate === | ||
Baloria is dominated by expansive desert terrain, characterized by rolling sand dunes, rocky plateaus, and scattered salt flats. Despite its arid nature, the planet hosts unique environmental features: | Baloria is dominated by expansive desert terrain, characterized by rolling sand dunes, rocky plateaus, and scattered salt flats. Despite its arid nature, the planet hosts unique environmental features: | ||
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Balorian culture reveres water and magic as sacred: | Balorian culture reveres water and magic as sacred: | ||
* '''Water Rituals:''' Ceremonies are held at oases, blending Teleka magic with symbolic water offerings. | * '''Water Rituals:''' Ceremonies are held at oases, blending Teleka magic with symbolic water offerings. | ||
* '''Ichor Harvest Festivals:''' Celebrated in key citadels, honoring the laborers who extract resources like [[ | * '''Ichor Harvest Festivals:''' Celebrated in key citadels, honoring the laborers who extract resources like [[Igazi]]. | ||
* '''Art and Architecture:''' Balorian architecture integrates sandstone and glowing bio-organic structures, often featuring intricate carvings symbolizing water and magic. | * '''Art and Architecture:''' Balorian architecture integrates sandstone and glowing bio-organic structures, often featuring intricate carvings symbolizing water and magic. | ||
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* Many ancient ruins, believed to predate the penal colony origins, are scattered across the deserts, hinting at an earlier, forgotten civilization. | * Many ancient ruins, believed to predate the penal colony origins, are scattered across the deserts, hinting at an earlier, forgotten civilization. | ||
* The planet’s iconic glowvine, when burned, releases a fragrant smoke used in Teleka bonding rituals. | * The planet’s iconic glowvine, when burned, releases a fragrant smoke used in Teleka bonding rituals. | ||
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