Glinos
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| Orbital characteristics | ||
| Mass (Kg) | 2.04E+26 | |
| Radius (Km) | 46,750 | |
| Solar Day (h) | 17.9 | |
| Orbital Period (days) | 6,785 | |
| Semi-Major Axis (Km) | 9.66E+08 | |
| Periapsis (AU) | 6.37 | |
| Apoapsis (AU) | 6.62 | |
| Albedo | .72 | |
| Surface Temperature (K) | 58.1 | |
| Surface Gravity (m/s^2) | 6.24 | |
| Axial Tile (degrees) | 19.5 | |
| Inclination (degrees) | 5.4 | |
| Orbital Speed (Km/s) | 10.6 | |
| Satellites | Nikolaj | |
Glinos is the planet eighth closest to the star Atos, and the last of the system's four gas giants.
North Polar Regions
The North Polar region of Glinos is a chaotic and turbulent area, dominated by powerful cyclonic storms and swirling cloud bands. The atmosphere here is dense with dark clouds composed primarily of hydrogen and helium, with traces of ammonia and methane giving the clouds their deep, rich colors. Lightning storms are frequent in this area, illuminating the dark clouds with brilliant flashes of light. The interplay of light and shadow creates a dramatic and ever-changing landscape, making the North Pole of Glinos a fascinating subject for observation.
Equatorial Regions
Glinos's Equatorial region is marked by vibrant bands of clouds in varying shades of deep red and brown. These bands are formed by the differential rotation of the planet's atmosphere, with the equator rotating faster than the poles. The equatorial zone is the warmest part of the planet, receiving the most sunlight and exhibiting the most intense atmospheric activity. Adding to the region's intrigue is the "Flux Arc," a series of bright, transient arcs of light that periodically appear across the equatorial bands. These arcs are believed to be caused by intense electromagnetic interactions between the planet's magnetic field and charged particles from the sun, creating visually stunning and scientifically perplexing light displays. The equatorial region's dynamic weather patterns, intense storms, and the mysterious Flux Arc make it a focal point for studying the planet's atmospheric processes and anomalies.
Southern Polar Regions
The South Polar region of Glinos is equally dynamic, featuring a mix of calm and chaotic elements. This area is slightly warmer than the North Pole, allowing for larger and more complex cloud structures to form. The South Pole is home to the "Dark Spiral," a unique polar vortex with a spiral pattern of deep, dark clouds. These clouds are composed of fine ice crystals and hydrocarbons, absorbing most of the sunlight and giving the vortex its characteristic dark appearance. The interaction between the spiral vortex and surrounding storm systems creates a constantly shifting and intriguing display. The South Polar region is a key area of interest for understanding the planet's meteorological phenomena and the complex dynamics of its atmosphere.
Mythology
In the religious cosmology of the Reformed Stripping Path, Glinos is venerated as both a planetary body and the divine embodiment of winter, endurance, and the eternal cycle of decay and renewal. As the Divine of Ice and Winter, Glinos symbolizes the stoic forces that govern the boundaries between life and death, offering mortals both hardship and wisdom through the trials of cold and silence. His arrival marks a time of reflection, pruning, and spiritual clarity—where the old is stripped away to prepare for what is yet to come.
According to canonical tradition, Glinos emerged from the first frost that settled upon creation, his presence born from stillness and crystalline silence. He is said to walk the world accompanied by spectral wolves and shadowed spirits, ushering in the winter and observing mortals as they confront the limits of their strength. Myths such as the Hymn of Glinos portray him as a severe but just god, unmoved by pleading, yet deeply respectful of resilience and humility.
Worship of Glinos is centered around the acceptance of impermanence and the strength found in survival. The Eon Fellowship of Nexa upholds his rites, traversing wild, frozen places and performing rituals that honor the natural cycles he governs. His festivals, including Erev Galgal, emphasize renewal through hardship and the importance of endurance in the face of decline.
Through his association with the distant gas giant Glinos, whose atmosphere is turbulent and cold, he is understood as a patient, unrelenting force—a divine steward of the forgotten season, whose silence speaks of deeper truths and whose presence reminds mortals that all things must pass before they are born anew.
