Chrysos
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| Orbital characteristics | ||
| Mass (Kg) | 1.47E+27 | |
| Radius (Km) | 83,704 | |
| Solar Day (h) | 10.6 | |
| Orbital Period (days) | 1,507 | |
| Semi-Major Axis (Km) | 3.58E+08 | |
| Periapsis (AU) | 2.29 | |
| Apoapsis (AU) | 2.49 | |
| Albedo | .06 | |
| Surface Temperature (K) | 131 | |
| Surface Gravity (m/s^2) | 14 | |
| Axial Tile (degrees) | 4.68 | |
| Inclination (degrees) | .01 | |
| Orbital Speed (Km/s) | 27.9 | |
| Satellites | Fenrir, Lukedu, Agnis, | |
Chrysos is the planet fifth closest to the star Atos, and the first of the system's four gas giants.
North Polar Regions
The North Polar region of Chrysos is characterized by intense atmospheric activity and swirling storms. This region is dominated by dark, dense cloud cover, which is indicative of the planet's complex weather systems. The polar area features a plethora of cyclonic and anticyclonic storms, driven by rapid atmospheric circulation. These storms create stunning, albeit chaotic, patterns in the upper cloud layers, with occasional lightning flashes illuminating the dark clouds. The temperature in this region is relatively colder compared to the equator, but the constant motion of the atmosphere ensures that it remains dynamic and turbulent.
Equatorial Regions
The Equatorial region of Chrysos is marked by prominent, colorful bands of clouds that encircle the planet. These bands are formed by the differential rotation of the planet's atmosphere, where the equator rotates faster than the poles. The equatorial zone is the warmest part of Chrysos, with the highest concentration of heat from the star Atos. This region experiences strong jet streams that drive the formation of large, long-lasting storms, including the Great Chrysos Storm, a massive anticyclonic storm. The contrast between the light and dark bands creates a visually striking appearance, making the equator one of the most fascinating regions to observe.
Southern Polar Regions
he South Polar region of Chrysos, like the North Polar region, is characterized by intense atmospheric activity and complex weather patterns. The South Pole features large polar vortices, which are massive, swirling storms that dominate the region. These vortices are surrounded by bands of clouds that rotate in opposite directions, creating a dynamic and mesmerizing display. The interplay between the warm and cold air masses generates powerful storms and high winds, making the South Polar region a key area of interest for studying the planet's meteorological phenomena.
Mythology
In the religious cosmology of the Reformed Stripping Path, Chrysos is venerated as both a planetary body and the divine personification of wealth, cunning, and hidden influence. As one of the most powerful of the Planetary Divines, Chrysos embodies the paradox of prosperity: both a source of abundance and a mask for subterfuge. He is regarded as the patron of thieves, spies, pirates, merchants, and statesmen—those who navigate the thresholds of law, loyalty, and ambition.
According to canonical tradition, Chrysos was born in the first moment deceit entered the cosmos, when the star Atos borrowed its radiance from Azos and concealed its origin. This mythic act of divine misdirection frames Chrysos as a being of profound cleverness, whose favor is won not through piety alone, but through daring, wit, and risk. The Hymn of Chrysos presents him as a trickster and teacher, capable of great generosity and sudden ruin—rewarding insight and punishing arrogance.
His worship centers on the tension between ambition and consequence. Cults such as the Guild of Golden Shadows maintain his rites in secrecy, celebrating the arts of espionage, negotiation, and opportunism. During festivals like Panegyris Chrysou and Agavronos, offerings of gold and whispered intentions are made in his name, invoking his guidance in business, politics, and subterfuge.
Through his sacred association with the gas giant Chrysos, he is understood to operate from the outer reaches of divine influence—an unseen mover whose gravity shapes the orbits of mortals and gods alike. His followers revere him as the architect of unseen outcomes, a divine master of fortune whose blessing is always double-edged.
