Speculative fiction writer, translator, and editor

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Palatine–Joret relations

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Joret Mountain–basin–delta geology. Settled around second-largest river system on Altyn. Complex topography has allowed for proliferation of ecological niches and biomes. Rich in natural resources, borders strait that creates a maritime lane between seas and connects the western portion of Altyn to the continent of Samiyo to the east. Traditionally a diverse population due to…

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Bisolar cycle

The planet of Aurei has a binary star system with two heartbeat suns. It also has one tidally locked moon that behaves like Earth’s moon. The two suns do not rise at exactly the same time. The larger sun rises first, followed by the smaller one. The larger one also sets before the smaller one….

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Vessel

Vessel

Painting of Vessel by S. Qiouyi Lu

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Caldera

Concept Art Map and quick conceptual notes for Caldera.

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The Hub

The Hub is the central governance location in Ora. It houses nodes, people who are anchored to a worldtree via a stem attached to the base to their necks. The stem connects them to the Gleaming via a liquid medium of pava. The nodes network into a central processing unit to manage the city’s needs….

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