Cel
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| Orbital characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Eccentricity | ~0 |
| 365.256 days | |
| Physical characteristics | |
Mean radius | 0.091 RJ (6,371 km) |
| 243 million km2 | |
| Mass | 0.003 MJ (5.97 x 1024 kg) |
| 9.81 m/s2 (avg) | |
| Atmosphere | |
Surface pressure | 101 kPa (1 atm) |
Cel is a terrestrial planet in the Usilic system, the third planet from the star Usil and the only planet known to harbour life. Approximately 80% of its surface is composed of a single ocean, known as the Great Outer Sea, while its land area is divided into three terrestrial continents, Argestes, Caecia, and Notius, as well as a major archipelago, Zephynesia.
Etymology
Cel was the ancient Rassenic goddess of the eponymous planet. Among the Jin, Jomin, Rako, Aohi, and Toarina, the planet is instead known as Hotu, after their planetary deity.
Continents
Cel is comprised of three main continents; Argestes, Caecia, and Notius. Sometimes, the islands of Zephynesia are considered to be a fourth continent.
Argestes
Argestes is the largest of the three continents. Located to the west of Caecia and the north of Notius, its terrain is mostly rocky and mountainous, with temperate climates in its southern regions and taiga to the north. It is home to four nations: Gütland in the far northwest, Časrhinna near the centre of the continent, Rurik in the east, and the island of Faelan to the south. It has historically been the most powerful and prosperous of the three continents.
Caecia
Caecia is the second largest of the three continents, and the most populous. Located to the far east, it is home to four nations: the Dugar Belig, Jomin, Rakosien, and Jinchun.
Notius
Notius is the southernmost of the three continents, and the smallest in both area and population. It is home to only one nation, the eponymous Notius Federal Republic, as well as many de facto breakaway nations. It is considered to be the least prosperous of the three continents.
Zephynesia
Zephynesia is an archipelago to the west of Argestes and Notius, composed of three island nations: Choineam, Aohi'a, and Deashire. It is occasionally considered to be a fourth continent.
Bodies of Water
80% of Cel's surface is composed of water. The Great Outer Sea comprises 95% of Cel's watery surface area, while freshwater bodies, such as the Great Inner Sea and numerous lakes and rivers, make up the remainder.
Great Outer Sea
The Great Outer Sea covers most of Cel's surface area, including an entire hemisphere. This half of the planet, known as the "Great Expanse", is seldom traversed. The only notable land in the Great Expanse is the archipelago of Alapiʻi, belonging to Aohi'a.
Great Inner Sea
The Great Inner Sea is a freshwater lake approximately the size of Rurik, separating the continents of Argestes and Caecia. It is Cel's main maritime shipping route, as well as its primary source of freshwater.