Antarticoneiums
The main species that lives on the planet is (named after the planet) the Antarticoneiums (Antarticoneium Reynoldus (scientific name)).
The Antarticoneiums are penguin like creatures whom have a strange anatomy, language, belief system and way of life. They are naturaly magic, although many Antarticums don't use their magic to their full potential. The population at the moment is 3.75 billion (not including Steves(Prince Valdar's Childrens). They inhabit 90% of the planet's surface in which they live in their custom made homes. Some are burrows others are houses, but the Antarticoneium monarchy live in their ice palace. Other Antaticoneums live in houses as well although these are not so ornate. The anatomy of an Antarticoneium is very similar to that of any penguin found on Earth, however they do have some bones that would be found in a human as well. Standing at around 1m 30 the Antarticoneiums stand taller than any penguin on Earth, however size can vary and the young Antarticoneiums hatch at a size of 15cm. During the first 150 years of their lives they grow to the normal height of 1m 30. It has been know for certain things to cause stunted growth and also extreme growth, although both these occasions are rare. |
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Evolution
The evolution of the Antarticoneium is interesting as unlike birds on planet Earth, they did not evolve from reptiles, they evolved from the single celled organism straight into what would be considered a bird. The stage before the Antarticoneium was a smaller, still flightless bird known as Icadyptes. This was the pre evolved form of the Antarticoneium, and they have developed a lot since this stage.
The evolution of the Antarticoneiums has been studied over the millenias, and scientists have managed to work out that all the life forms on Antarticum came from the single celled organisms from the asteroid belt that it crashed into. During the times when the planet was in an elliptical orbit the single celled organism evolved whist in the heat of the star, and was in a hibernating state whist away from the heat of the star. Over the years the organism has evolved and leant how to cope with the low temperatures. There are only a handful of species on Antarticum, the most abundant being the Antarticoneiums, but they feed on fish and cephalopods which live in the water on the planet. They range in size, but none are bigger than 45cm across. The most common found in Antarticoneium cuisine is the small blue squid in the top right hand corner. Another branch of the evolutionary tree on this planet became what is known as the ice fish. There are many species of icefish, all of which have their own scientific name, however on Antarticum they are all just called icefish.
The evolution of the Antarticoneiums has been studied over the millenias, and scientists have managed to work out that all the life forms on Antarticum came from the single celled organisms from the asteroid belt that it crashed into. During the times when the planet was in an elliptical orbit the single celled organism evolved whist in the heat of the star, and was in a hibernating state whist away from the heat of the star. Over the years the organism has evolved and leant how to cope with the low temperatures. There are only a handful of species on Antarticum, the most abundant being the Antarticoneiums, but they feed on fish and cephalopods which live in the water on the planet. They range in size, but none are bigger than 45cm across. The most common found in Antarticoneium cuisine is the small blue squid in the top right hand corner. Another branch of the evolutionary tree on this planet became what is known as the ice fish. There are many species of icefish, all of which have their own scientific name, however on Antarticum they are all just called icefish.
Industry
There's not any industries as such on Antarticum as the majority of the people work the land to survive- they work to feed themselves and their families. Any trade that is done is a trade of goods not money.
The main industry is farming, although so few people make a living out of this it can hardly be called an industry, just a way of life.
The second main industry is staff making. Antarticoneiums have the amazing talent of making excellent staffs. Most staffs are made of ice, although wood and metal staffs have also been made through out the years. The majority of staff makers get their food through trading their staffs with other Antarticoneiums or the royal family, in exchange for food. The staffs given to the royal family in exchange for food get sold on the interplanetary market, normally in exchange for water or wood (to make more staffs with).
The smallest industry on Antarticum is the space ship making industry as very few Antarticoneiums have the need for a space ship.
Another industry on Antarticum is service to the royal family. Gardeners and cooks are employed to work in exchange for food- they get 1/2 of what they make (assuming they make enough).
Every Antarticoneium is entitled to 6 free meals per year. This scheme was originally for those having a 'bad harvest' but over the years this has been changed for anyone one to have whenever. These free meals can be saved up through the years, and on once a year there is a food celebration for everyone to eat.
Any other work done is considered voluntary, but if the deed is considered good enough the volunteer can either have an edible reward or some sort of medal.
The main industry is farming, although so few people make a living out of this it can hardly be called an industry, just a way of life.
The second main industry is staff making. Antarticoneiums have the amazing talent of making excellent staffs. Most staffs are made of ice, although wood and metal staffs have also been made through out the years. The majority of staff makers get their food through trading their staffs with other Antarticoneiums or the royal family, in exchange for food. The staffs given to the royal family in exchange for food get sold on the interplanetary market, normally in exchange for water or wood (to make more staffs with).
The smallest industry on Antarticum is the space ship making industry as very few Antarticoneiums have the need for a space ship.
Another industry on Antarticum is service to the royal family. Gardeners and cooks are employed to work in exchange for food- they get 1/2 of what they make (assuming they make enough).
Every Antarticoneium is entitled to 6 free meals per year. This scheme was originally for those having a 'bad harvest' but over the years this has been changed for anyone one to have whenever. These free meals can be saved up through the years, and on once a year there is a food celebration for everyone to eat.
Any other work done is considered voluntary, but if the deed is considered good enough the volunteer can either have an edible reward or some sort of medal.
The Antarticoneium Orphanage & Extraterrestrial Sanctuary
The royal family has run an orphanage since the early days. This orphanage is the only one in the solar system but is now joint run with Grey Matter Inc. Some of the children who were living in the Antarticoneium orphanage have been moved to the newly built orphanage on Psycholoria, due to high number of orphans and the differnt conditions being more suitable.
This orphanage has had a long and mostly prosperous life, giving hope to orphaned species from all across the solar system, and works on developing their skills, and feeding back into society. The orphanage has state of the art facilities in technology, agriculture and the sciences.
More recently we have embarked on improving the lives of orphanaged and injured, non humanoid beings. They recive top quality care and in most cases are released back out into their natural habitat. It also gives the humanoid orphans to experiance encounter more species and develop their learning.
This orphanage has had a long and mostly prosperous life, giving hope to orphaned species from all across the solar system, and works on developing their skills, and feeding back into society. The orphanage has state of the art facilities in technology, agriculture and the sciences.
More recently we have embarked on improving the lives of orphanaged and injured, non humanoid beings. They recive top quality care and in most cases are released back out into their natural habitat. It also gives the humanoid orphans to experiance encounter more species and develop their learning.
Staves
As said in the above section, Antarticoneiums have an amazing talent for making staffs.
The majority are made out of ice, but to stop them from melting on other planets when traded, the staffs are taken to Anakol Valtin, the only Antarticoneium wizard, who though magic stops the ice staff from ever melting.
Staffs made from wood are also quite conman, however the wood has to be traded/bought from other planets. Also a few staffs made from metal were made some years ago, when an Antarticoneium when to the Ginger Nexus to make them some staffs.
To see some of the staffs that the Antarticoneiums have created click the button bellow.
The majority are made out of ice, but to stop them from melting on other planets when traded, the staffs are taken to Anakol Valtin, the only Antarticoneium wizard, who though magic stops the ice staff from ever melting.
Staffs made from wood are also quite conman, however the wood has to be traded/bought from other planets. Also a few staffs made from metal were made some years ago, when an Antarticoneium when to the Ginger Nexus to make them some staffs.
To see some of the staffs that the Antarticoneiums have created click the button bellow.
Space Ships
Antarticoneiums are not the best ship builders, and there is very little need for space ships on Antarticum. There are a few (most belonging to the Royal family or the army) worth mentioning.
SS Hargric: This ship if Prince Valdar Oromis' personal ship, which he uses for his travels. It is small and lightweight and could transport seven people on short journeys. SS Royal: This ship is the royal carriage for King Hrothgar & Queen Solalis, for when they travel to other planets, or to official meetings. |
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Politics
The political stance of Antarticum has been described by other races as 'Nazi-Communists'.
Admittedly the planet is very socialist, but is also has fascist aspects to it, so in a way the Antarticoneiums could be known as 'Nazi-Communists', but they could also be known as the 'Statits-Bolsheviks' or 'Mussolini-Marxist'. The ideology that the Antarticoneiums follow is called 'equilibrisum' and it balances two extremist views, and make them work. |
The Antariconium parliment shoud be thaught of as more like and accounting system for the planet. Their are no political parties, nor representitives of the people. Every antarticonium will stand as a politician for a two week period on a contuinual rota. Antariconeuim politicians are to be thaught of more like economists, managing the plants resources and advising work schemes and product quotas.
Daily quotas of food and other goods are produced based upon season, work force number and availiable resources. The outcome of the daily work is then distributed equaly among all citizens.
Daily quotas of food and other goods are produced based upon season, work force number and availiable resources. The outcome of the daily work is then distributed equaly among all citizens.
Antarticoneium Families
There were 6 original families on Antarticum, however they are so vast and live for so long that the planet has a big population, and more families have since emerged.
The Oromis family is the Royal family . Bellow is a family tree starting from the first King of Antarticum: Fenrir Oromis, from which Mt Fenrir is named after, all the way down to King Hrothgar and Queen Solalalis (the current throne holders), and their children and grandchildren. (When someone marries into the royal family they always take the name of the royals).
The other 5 families are as followed:
The Nidhwal family.
The Goimslin family.
The Hindrek family.
The Qulda family.
The Valtin family.
These families all have their own traditions and originate from their respected villages, which now make up the major settlements on Antarticum. Although not everyone lives in their original family villages they still make annual migrations to celebrate their family.
The Oromis family is the Royal family . Bellow is a family tree starting from the first King of Antarticum: Fenrir Oromis, from which Mt Fenrir is named after, all the way down to King Hrothgar and Queen Solalalis (the current throne holders), and their children and grandchildren. (When someone marries into the royal family they always take the name of the royals).
The other 5 families are as followed:
The Nidhwal family.
The Goimslin family.
The Hindrek family.
The Qulda family.
The Valtin family.
These families all have their own traditions and originate from their respected villages, which now make up the major settlements on Antarticum. Although not everyone lives in their original family villages they still make annual migrations to celebrate their family.
Noteable Inderviduals
Anakol Valtin:
Anakol Valtin is the most powerfull and mysterious Antarticoneium wizard alive. He comes from a family of Wizards that have live on the planet from the start- they were one of the first six family's from which all Antarticoneiums come from . He lives on Bolshevik Island as a sort of hermit/protector of the island. His skills are mostly used in making staffs magical, and he is a fine staff maker himself.
Anakol Valtin is the most powerfull and mysterious Antarticoneium wizard alive. He comes from a family of Wizards that have live on the planet from the start- they were one of the first six family's from which all Antarticoneiums come from . He lives on Bolshevik Island as a sort of hermit/protector of the island. His skills are mostly used in making staffs magical, and he is a fine staff maker himself.
Bright Eye:
Bright Eye was just an average Antarticoneium, however now has exceptional magical skills of manipulating ice. This growth of inner magic occoured whislt Bright Eye was being tourchered by his capturer, Evil Steve.
Bright Eye escaped, and is now living a normal life on Antarticum, although he has taken part in many government led expeditions exploring the Universe.
Bright Eye was just an average Antarticoneium, however now has exceptional magical skills of manipulating ice. This growth of inner magic occoured whislt Bright Eye was being tourchered by his capturer, Evil Steve.
Bright Eye escaped, and is now living a normal life on Antarticum, although he has taken part in many government led expeditions exploring the Universe.
Dr Awsomewills Child:
Awsomewills is one of the leading scientists on Antarticum, developing lifesaving gadgets and such. He has developed a device that summons lightning, and has used this power to make such items as a Lightsaber (orange in colour), and lazer guns. He is also working on a method to power homes using the lightning power.
Awsomewills is one of the leading scientists on Antarticum, developing lifesaving gadgets and such. He has developed a device that summons lightning, and has used this power to make such items as a Lightsaber (orange in colour), and lazer guns. He is also working on a method to power homes using the lightning power.
Evil Steve:
Evil Steve was is one of Prince Valdar's children who was taking part in Dr Jakes Steveology project. Dr Jake was trying to transform a Steve into a secretary, however on becoming knowlagable, this Steve became evil! He escaped Dr Jake's lab and ran rampant around the Universe. His mission is to kill Dr Jake, and make all Steve's knowlagable, so that they can rise up and rule the Solar System. Evil Steve is still out their in his secret base, designing weapons and plotting his glory days.
Evil Steve was is one of Prince Valdar's children who was taking part in Dr Jakes Steveology project. Dr Jake was trying to transform a Steve into a secretary, however on becoming knowlagable, this Steve became evil! He escaped Dr Jake's lab and ran rampant around the Universe. His mission is to kill Dr Jake, and make all Steve's knowlagable, so that they can rise up and rule the Solar System. Evil Steve is still out their in his secret base, designing weapons and plotting his glory days.
The Monarchy
There have been many Kings and Queen of Antarticum over its history. A full family tree can be seen under the subheading of Antarticoneium Families.
Here is a list of all the Antarticoneium Kings and Queens:
Here is a list of all the Antarticoneium Kings and Queens:
- King Fenrir & Queen Aicimele.
- King Turod & Queen Liteia.
- King Garahul & Queen Aqeagune.
- King Orilmid & Queen Yenre.
- King Galkaes & Queen Airasis.
- King Nolguk & Queen Ferylia.
- King Otmaes & Queen Hephone.
- King Elrneg & Queen Mynyorr.
- King Hargric.
- King Jalorlum & Queen Godoris.
- King Hrothgar & Queen Solalis.