Acinora
the frozen moon
phyripedia
Acinora (/æk ɪn ˈnɔːrə/) is the moon of the gas giant Trej, comprised of mostly ice. However, there are small pockets of soil which exist on its crust. Covered on its surface at various locations are megastructures nicknamed Arches, the purpose of which are unknown. 1
When I first came across the surface, I was disconcerted by those enormous structures. But seeing them from below, not from observation, but in front of me… I was terrified.
Geography
The surface of Acinora is characterized by vast mountain ranges and valleys that give the surface cracked, raked appearance.
Ice Volcanos
Ice volcanos 2 are a geographical feature which are known for blasting icy debris miles high through the atmosphere and into space.
Fracture Events
Fracture events 2 are a phenomena in which the curst continents of Acinora shift, resulting in violent tremors that fracture the icy surface.
Underground Oceans
Several miles under the icy surface, a vast underground ocean lies. 2
Structures
The Arches
Main article: The Arches of Acinora
The Arches of Acinora are megastructures scattered about the surface of the moon.
relevant videos
- introduction
- Acinora was formally introduced in Building Acinora Episode 2 - the critical step to a worldbuilding project