Novel Horizon

 “Beautiful sunsets, mysterious ruins, tier 1 restaurants and the hottest red light of the kingdom. And that’s only 10% of it!) - Novel Horizon Tourism Agency official motto, 2436

 Discovery

Known since 1755 by space agencies, Novel Horizon was the target of the 1st Discovery Fleet on a mission to discover new lands. Upon arriving, navy personal was disappointed by the readings: the planet was either too cold or too hot, depending on the side, since the planet did not rotate on itself.

However, as all hope was lost, it was found that at the circumference, a fine line existed with a perfect warm and humid temperature at all time. The first scouts went on the surface, exploring the tick jungles. At their astonishment, the jungle was filled with ancient alien constructs, like temples and cities made of stone and wood. The news created an incredible buzz in the Kingdom, drawing millions of experts and amateurs.

 Colonization

Destiny, the capital, was first a research center with a few dependencies. Quickly, as the interest grew, an improvised city was built next to it, financed by curious, nobles and businessman wanting to cash in the ruins. As that private city grew, the King Adam Wilhemburrow-Sampson ordered the administrative fusion with the research village and Destiny was officially proclaimed as the first city of Novel Horizon.

While life can only be sustained on 10% of the surface, the development was fast due to tourism, research and excitement. Since the planet doesn’t rotate, that habitable line is at a constant sunset, creating an eerie, yet pleasant atmosphere of party and romance.

Some settlements were initiated on the cold and hot surface, with little to no success. Only scientific or private expeditions dare to go there, as many more ruins are present across the whole surface, leading to believe that the planet was once 100% habitable.

 Government

Instead of being a hereditary title or a gift to one of the King’s friend, the job of governor is attributed to the head scientist of the Novel Horizon Institute, the very first university built on the planet.

As the governor is more preoccupied with science, the management of the daily affaires is given to an unusually big and bureaucratic web of officials. It is said that Novel Horizon has the worst, yet more populous administration of the Kingdom.

 Economy

The mysterious nature of the planet made tourism the main economical sector, along with research. The warm temperature, mysterious atmosphere and constant sunset create a romantic destination for couples. High class restaurants and more mature activities are the bread and butter of the tourism, making it the number one choice for honeymoon.

The tick jungle on the habitable line is also a source of very dark and strong wood, making woodcutting and wood art other major activities in the area.

 Landscape

The planet can be divided in 3 surfaces, the one facing the sun, the one in the dark and the habitable line.

<p style="text-align: justify;">The surface facing the sun is very hot, the land is desert-like with open lava pit and hot water spring. Some vegetation grows here, mostly cactus-like plants and other heat-resistant trees.

<p style="text-align: justify;">The opposite surface is dark, very cold and covered by tick ice. Trees, buildings, lakes and mountains are discovered every year under the ice cap, but the cap can reach a thickness level of tens of kilometres, making it hard to access.

<p style="text-align: justify;">The habitable surface, making only 10% of the planet, is at a constant surface and covered by jungle and large rivers. The soil is very fertile, a constant level of moss and plants seems to cover it no matter how often its cut. Animals have been found here; from small rodent to large insect, carnivorous mammals and reptiles. Even if those animals are large by Felix Prime standards, fossils found on the other surfaces have proven that they were once the smallest life on the planet.