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Name: Force Rift | The surveyors call it "Gate of the Twilight"
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Classification: Wasteland | Badlands | Desert: No properties of sand.
Location: On Tatooine in the Jundlands, located just beyond Roiya Rift.
Size: 4 Kilometers, Massive. Corrupted Badlands.
Population: Thirty infected Tusken Raiders. Minor.
Demographics: 10% Infected Tusken Raiders, 50% Rift Creatures, 40% Mutated Fauna and Flora.
Points of Interest:
- Gate of Twilight
- Spires of the Twilight
- The Oasis of Death | Sand People Translation: ("Kterskt Urah" or "Danger Water")
- Steps of Faith
Description: The Gate of Twilight is known by, what the surveyors that survived, call a Force Rift. Fueled by a separation in the force the gate exudes immense rift energies. These energies corrode and infect all unprotected living species that enter. Located in the Jundlands the most common locals to be affected by the massive radius of its clutches are the Sand People of Tatooine. Very few that enter the two and a half mile site tend to reach the Gate of Twilight. Those that do and make contact with the rift are sucked in violently. Where or what happens to them after these occurrences, remains to be seen. The area is filled with growing spires of corruption, pitch black and releasing toxins that only impact the small crevices that have formed over time. Dark unorthodox vines crawl their way to the top of the spires. Some even find their way further into the strange and unknown region. With creatures mutated or formed from the rifts influence, any protected adventurer within should be on guard. Along the passage way through the Spires of Twilight sit sacs, pulsating, waiting to burst, forming a newly unique creature by the phenomenon of the Force Rift.
Along with the Spires of Twilight, the Rift has formed a disease filled Oasis. Researchers that have taken samples from the water, found specks of midi-chlorians. This discovery has lead many to think that the Oasis actually consists of blood. Drinking from the Oasis can cause a number of complications, the most common being vomiting profusely, till death. Another recorded symptom has been Hallucinations, forcing the individual to collapse and seize; till death. Other occurrences are as follows; Highly dangerous fever, Paralysis of the legs, Dying of Hydration, Tooth Loss, Bleeding from the Eyes and becoming infected; basically a vegetable. Fairly large in its size the Oasis stretches a half mile in width. The water is far from shallow, the corruption tearing through the rocky desert ground like butter. The depths to date are roughly forty-five feet deep. Encompassing the Oasis are trees. These trees are not natural to the planet of Tatooine. Instead, the were formed by the energy of the rift. Plagued and hunched over, black soft fruit hangs from them. The sand people call the Oasis, "Kterskt Urah" which translates to 'Danger Water.' The wide span of pink water is more commonly referred to as The Oasis of Death.
Leading to the Gate of Twilight is what some would call an impossible landscape structure. Due to the events of abnormalities that spiked throughout the galaxy during the time of its manifestation, the ground was shattered. Broken into tiny narrow sections of the desert floor. These sections were split into giant gaps, within the chasm that opened from the earthquakes that took place; rests a thick, green vibrant liquid. Since the depth of the ravine is far too deep the emerald acid has yet to be tested, if ever. These tiny, narrow sections of Tatooine's cracked desert floor in the Jundlands are called the Steps of Faith. The Steps are the only means to reaching the Gate of Twilight and as such has made many attempts; failures. Most who have made the trip to see the glorious feature always tend to mention the thick smell of sulfur. Many that have looked into the gorge say that the viridescent fluids are boiling, creating bubbles at the surface, however, this only seems to happen under the veil of the night sky. Many theorize that the rock faces lining the canyon house rare materials; most exclusive to the Gate of Twilight. Rumors, unfortunately; are just that.
The Gate of Twilight is in the center of the Spires of Twilight. Within, explorers are confronted by the Steps of Faith. The geographical protection provided by the Force Rift is almost catered to its preservation. The rift sends waves of the force outward causing many force sensitives to investigate its whereabouts. Many with gifts of the force tend to feel the darkside deep into the Spires of Twilight. While the rift emits waves of the force, the radius of its influence is minimal. A force sensitive would have to be fairly close to the entrance of the corrupted wasteland in order to feel its emissions. The Tusken Raiders of Voiya Rift can feel the light occurrences of the Force Rift surges. Due to this the Tuskens have found; that each wave comes every three hours. Finally, at the heart of it all; is the actual tear in space, a sprawling circular portal. The properties of its core look like a metallic mirror, positioned vertically, floating ten feet in the air. The sound that the Force Rift makes can only be described as a electrical string of zaps and static hums. Tendrils of lightning stretch to the sides, causing flashes of bright lights in the distance. Just ten feet above the ground the rift exhibits a push and pull effect to loose pebbles and lightweight critters. The secrets that rest inside the Gate of Twilight have yet to be discovered.
History: The first recorded Force Rift in the galaxy appeared, well beyond the creation known as Gate of Twilight. In the year 333 ABY a group known as the Tel'Ren found a mysterious anomaly in the confines of unknown space. The only logs that have been salvaged, told of violent change in the area it hosted. The Rift had taken root in a large formation of asteroids. The asteroids showed signs of growing vines and rocky formations that began to erupt from the already rough terrain. Few surveyors of the Tel'Ren went on to mention signs of life, well beyond their comprehension. The logs never once stated anything about a large body of water, making the Oasis of Death one of a kind. The Tel'Ren were a group of intelligent researchers that made the discovery. When there ship came into contact with the vertical tear, they were sucked in. Corroding and disappearing in the clutches of the metallic center. Soon after the event the Rift dissipated, becoming a forgotten phenomenon in the galaxy at large.
With the lack of information regarding the actual occurrences, pertaining to Force Rifts, there has been many filed logs describing the exact events of the Tel'Ren's forgotten discovery. Small and rare in many cases, only one other occurrence took place dated back in 5000 BBY. The Rift had formed on the planet Csilla at the start of its millennia ice age. While the equatorial regions of the planet were normally warm, the rift had created a harsh climate change. While the Chiss were accustomed to frigid weather the rift had formed a Polaris shift. This caused the Chiss ways of life to change forever. Many believed it was just a natural formation of Csilla's shifting geographical nature. Logs were hidden away after the Force Rift that caused the event vanished. Little was known and even many who found the secret documents failed to see truth.
In the year of 844 ABY a Force Rift became part of the planet, Tatooine. In it's wake Coruscant and Alderaan were also experiencing freaky incidents of their own. The fluctuations of the force began to tug and pull throughout the galaxy, forming what now is known as Gate of Twilight. Through the happenings of the Void, tremors shook those gifted in the force. Though many thought it only was felt through force sensitives only, those that lived among the tribes of the Voiya Rift began to feel the presence of its existence. The vertical tear sprung to life as it began to corrupt the Jundlands, earthquakes ensuing as Tatooine's rocky terrain broke free. The violent transformation had begun, just like the Tel'Ren had discovered half a decade ago. The bright hot plane of desolation began to churn and rupture, sharp black spires of thick stone rose to the surface. Vines of dark decay splintered about the Jundlands taking some plant life with it. The shifting chasms that never were; began to form liquids deep within the gorge of its creation. The Gate of Twilight had grown in a matter of weeks, taking everything in a two and half mile radius with it. The Spires of Twilight keeping everyone out, except through the passageways of the Voiya Rift.
The local tribes of the Tusken Raiders were curious and as such set out to find more about the phenomenon. When they entered the clutches of the corrupted lands, they began to slowly cough, the first sign of contamination. Then, after a few short minutes those contaminated experience headaches and nausea. Finally, the last symptom makes those infected devoid of intelligence, turning them into drones, slouched and laggardly walking about the corrupted lands of the Twilight. These Tusken Raiders, were given a name from their own people, when found of their demise; "Infected." When the habitable animals throughout the Jundlands came into contact with the unnatural occurrences they began to mutate, twisted into nightmarish creatures. Along with Tatooine's wildlife taking a hit, the rift brought creatures of its own. Consisting of all shapes and sizes many of them fed off the dark energies within, keeping them healthy and less likely to leave their new home. Sacs that pulsated and thumped began to scatter throughout the infected region, perhaps a sign of breeding. After such nefarious events unfolded, the land began to corrode creating its own supply of water or what might be water. The slowly forming Oasis began to grow in width, creating a supply of drink for the monstrosities about.
After the Force Rift became a mainstay, scientists and research teams scoured to its location for answers. They sadly were not answered. The lingering questions remain....
Where does the Rift lead to?
Why did it happen and how?
What is its true purpose?
How did it become corrupted and form its own biome?
The bigger question remains...
What if?
Intent: Firstly, Why not? If its approved I can use it later even if I don't win, right? Also, I'd like something unique and interesting to become part of a very hot and dull planet. RP Setting. Imagination crafting.
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