Codex Entry: The Planet Barista. Archivist Sarla Everhart initiates a high-level planetary survey of Barista, a spherical world approximately 8,000 miles in diameter located within the Baras System of the Milky Way galaxy. This entry documents the world’s unique polar geology, its celestial influences, and the profound cultural shift following the era of the blind psychic god.

Global Geology and the Belt of Isles:

Barista is defined by two massive circular landmasses at either pole, separated by a vast central ocean. Wrapping around the equator is the Belt of Isles, a collection of islands considered a continent in its own right, though it lacks a singular capital city.

The Southern Continent: Surhilk:

Surhilk is structured in concentric rings of extreme environments:

Aborea: A thick, outer jungle ring containing the tree-top city of Treskir, where fire and heat are strictly regulated.

Muspel Range: A blackish-red mountain ring featuring active volcanoes and Muspel City, an urban centre built within stone chimneys to manage volcanic heat.

Frigid Haven: The frozen central taiga forest, home to Castle City, a stone fortress the size of a metropolis built directly into an ice lake.

The Northern Continent: Clausta:

Clausta is divided into diverse regions, each housing distinct societies:

Sanvor & Savidor: The northern landmass features the sandy desert of Sanvor, anchored by the trade hub Al-Murad, and the acacia-dotted savannah of Savidor, featuring the clay city of Achor.

The Blood Forest: A region corrupted by the Haemomancer Noni, where trees bleed, the sky is perpetually crimson, and rivers run with blood. Its medieval hub is Crimson City.

Canyon Country: Home to Geostan, this region consists of four massive canyons reaching far below sea level, populated by cacti and sandstone structures.

The Orbal Range & Plaikik: The snowy peaks of the Orbal Range house Orbal City, carved from a mountain interior, while the hills of Plaikik contain Hillton, where dwellings are dug into the earth.

Celestial Orbit and Divine Origins:

Barista is orbited by two distinct moons: Vulcor (volcanic) and Frigal (ice). An adjacent asteroid belt is unique for hosting various forms of plant life. The entire system was created by the Giga Pantheon—including deities such as Skadi, Surtur, Tempor, Solra, Stonta, and Halo—who sought to cultivate a dedicated following away from the more populated Divine Galaxy.

History and the Reign of Lelouch:

The archive notes a dark historical epoch when the blind psychic god Lelouch arrived and forced the populace into worship. Accompanied by the vampire Noni, he oversaw the corruption of the Green Forest into the Blood Forest. Due to Lelouch’s affection for cats, his tyrannical reign caused the people of Barista to develop a profound fear and disdain for feline creatures. His rule was eventually ended by the druidic luchador Swolo Templado and Finn the Paladin.

Technology and Arcane Systems:

Modern Barista utilizes steam-powered technology, often enhanced through magical integration. While Haemomancy is practised almost exclusively in the Blood Forest, the rest of the world relies on Primordial, Faith, and Arcane magic as everyday tools for survival and industry.