What is Anturia?
Anturia is a planet that is very similar to Earth in terms of its atmosphere and geographical conditions. Some differences exist, such as Anturia has two moons instead of one, although one is pretty distant. Anturia is still highly active geologically as the planet is still hardening its exterior, which means volcanoes are plentiful. Earthquakes are common along specific fault lines. Like Earth, Anturia is primarily oceanic, with saltwater. It has three main landmasses, but only two are known to have inhabitants: Landoris (in the western hemisphere) and Tukdurin (in the eastern hemisphere).
What is the main species on Anturia?
The main sentient species on Anturia is called Tywyth Teg. There are four primary races of the Tylwyth Teg, and many sub-races exist under each. They possess advanced telepathic skills and a subconscious ability to manipulate elements on the planet to their will, depending on their race and sub-race. They are technologically advanced, but they do not appear to be so. All synthetic materials for housing, vehicles, clothing, etc., are designed to resemble natural materials and can even decompose with the benefit of the surrounding soil, provided specific preparations are made (typically involving the addition of a bauxite blend). They had only one spaceport in the community of Teithia on the continent of Landoris, and they were well-acquainted with space travel. However, few Tylwyth Teg ever expressed interest in traveling through space or welcoming outsiders. The only spaceport at the beginning of the stories is in Teithia, so the council that ruled the planet could address all issues that might arise from outsiders. Tylwyth Teg are immortal and only die as a result of violence or accidents.
What else lives on Anturia?
In addition to the Tywyth Teg, Anturia is home to many animals that are similar to or even identical to those found on Earth. There are some exceptions, such as Draig, identical to Earth’s mythical dragons, and others you will learn about in the stories. Some are location-specific animals found only in specific places on the planet. They never permitted off-worlders (what the Anturians call people who are not native to Anturia) to take up residency on Anturia until the prequel stories when humans arrived.
What are the Anturia Diaries: Prequel Stories?
The Anturia Diaries: Prequel Stories are the first-person journals collected by Anturians before humans arrived on the planet, during their arrival, and the settlement of humans on Earth, told through the lens of the native Anturians. The stories relay an attempt to preserve life on the planet during a chaotic time. Author Heather L. McMillan narrates the Prequel Stories. The Prequel Stories are free and available via podcast here at anturia.org or in most places where you typically listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available on YouTube.
What is Teithia?
They say the city of Teithia was the first cradle of life on Anturia. Its walls are older than memory itself, built from a material stronger than stone. The city is shaped like a perfect rectangle, with every street laid out in flawless symmetry. Some refer to it as the work of mathematicians. Others whisper it was built by something far older. Read more about Teithia as a Patreon Member.
Who is Emperor Austin Daxingovan?
The first Emperor of Tukdurin on the planet of Anturia was born on Earth and poised for a hostile takeover of a country when he was snatched up by the malfunctioning Porta Segreta and deposited on Anturia. What was to be a large prize on earth became a larger prize on Anturia, as within a decade, he conquered a whole continent and forced its inhabitants into submission under his rule. Read more about “Emperor Dax” as a Patreon Member.
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