Wazel
Wazel is an earth-like planet in the Mustela Galaxy. It is populated by a race of weasel-like carnivores called Wazelians.
It is one of the many planets guarded by the Arcontians.
Physical Characteristics
Geology
Wazel is a world slightly larger than Earth, although this makes little gravitational difference. The planet has many small islands, and a few interconnected continents.
The Northern Reaches of Wazel are cold, but there is little ice. Much of the area is covered in conifer forest.
Natural Resources
Wazel is rich in metals such as iron, copper, and aluminum. Silver and gold are more common here than on Earth, and are used as decorations.
Precious gems can be found in abundance in certain areas. Diamonds are the most rare, and are available only to the rich.
Atmosphere
Wazel's atmosphere is breathable, a mix of 77% nitrogen, 22.8% oxygen and trace other gases at a pressure of 1.02 bars. There is no shortage of water in the clouds, so it rains often.
Hydrosphere
Wazel's surface is 65% water, and 0.04% ice.
Satellites
Wazel has one natural moon, called Aresus.
The Arcontians maintain a number of artificial sattelites orbiting the planet, by which they observe Wazelian activities.
Life
Wazel is populated by a vibrant ecosystem of animals, mainly of the mammal variety. The dominant species on the planet are the Wazelians, a race of small, weasel-like animals. Horse-like Hengists roam the planet in large herds, and large, aggressive mammals called Xalors live in the southern islands.
Stoneclodders and Nightshriekers are bred for the ongoing wars amongst the Wazelian factions. Other animals include bat-like animals raised for their meat and porcine creatures that are raised and hunted for their luxurious hides.
The oceans of Wazel are home to ravenous Sea Serpents, some of which can grow to be up to twenty feet long.
Huge, dinosaurian predators called Kravens once hunted across the central continent, but they were hunted to extinction by ancient Wazelian heroes.