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Sarillehal, ohkohchatl, mo nuivemeh Mahwalinel.
I greet you, traveler, to the lands of Mahwali.
The planet of Mahwali is a warm world that has several scattered islands and a vast ocean covering 95% of the planet's surface.
Although Mahwali's surface has virtually no metal resources, most of its islands have tropical climates with beautiful and exotic flora and fauna.
But do not be deceived! Mahwali may look like a paradise, yet it is full of danger. Deadly predators are everywhere and always on the lookout for any potential prey. There are also several advanced stone age cultures throughout the planet, dominating both land and sea, who constantly plot against one another.
Indeed, Mahwali is a place of beauty, sex, predation, war, and intrigue.
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Posted by balanced-guy 11 years ago Report
You know, in a traditional fantasy setting, I'd wonder why the races of Mahwali all breed in a similar fashion and are long-lived. But then I thought about it, and realized that if inhabitants weren't similar like that, it would be stranger.
It makes sense that intelligent species on the same world, would evolve along similar lines of evolution. So far, the races all appear to be reptilian or amphibious in nature, but I wonder if there are some mammalian or smaller, reptilian/amphibious humanoids who are deemed a prey species by the majority of the others? Just so far, the species of the world seem to be on the big, tall and sexy side of things 6-9 Feet average.
Ah well, I suppose I'll need to wait and see.
Posted by Sriseru 11 years ago Report
Well this isn't, strictly speaking, a traditional fantasy setting. :3
There is a reason why the intelligent races of Mahwali are so similar, but I don't want to reveal it yet. :)
The races do have several prey species in common: animals. However, pretty much every race are opportunistic predators, meaning that they will prey on anyone if given a chance to do so.
Mahwali is a pretty warm and humid planet, and so far I've only worked on the races which live in the equatorial region, where reptilian and amphibian species flourish. However, lands far to the north and south have temperate to chilly climates, so I imagine that those places are largely inhabited by mammals. :D
Anyway, I'm really happy to see someone taking such an interest in my world. :3
Posted by balanced-guy 11 years ago Report
I wasn't sure if there would be more temperate conditions on the world. Mainly due to the fact it sounded like it was supposed to be all islands, sorta like a whole planet covered in Easter island like islands, minus the deforestation. And island chains and tropical paradises like Florida, Hawaii and Cuba *Yes I know Florida isn't an island*
How big are the islands? Are they quite large and Mahwali is a lot bigger than Earth? I mean the inhabitants seem to be a lot bigger, not the first time I've seen a setting bigger than Earth, like Oddworld, which is a lot bigger than Earth. The Kaluahmeh remind me of Aztecs and ancient Maoi warriors who made swords using shark teeth. So I kinda presume their a late stone age society/early bronze age, especially since they have city states.
Posted by Sriseru 11 years ago Report
Actually, Mahwali is about the same size as Earth and most of its islands have sizes comparable to Sicily, Japan, and the British Isles.
Only about 5/7 of Mahwali's islands have tropical and sub-tropical climates.
Due to the planet's geological formation, there is no metal accessible from the surface. Because of this, the people of Mahwali are stuck in a stone age and have to use whatever materials are available to construct tools and weapons. :)
Posted by Larkspurdiblock 8 years ago Report
Any interesting extinct species?
Also, are there any races that have male members of their species? Because I'm now visualizing an all-male fast-breeding race of Diictodon-lemming things with near-suicidal libidos, and I can't stop grinning like an idiot about it.