LIBRARY OF ILLUMINATION

LUMINA
The Prime Realm

REALM CLASSIFICATION: I

Lumina is the prime world in the constellation of Illumini. It is more than 85% diamond with a bioengineered atmosphere to support life. The Ancients were a superior race who created the realms on twelve different worlds. When they looked for a thirteenth world to host Lumi, they couldn’t find a suitable one for their purposes, so instead they chose a planet almost entirely composed of graphite and diamond. Lumina was uninhabitable before that, at least by beings who needed an oxygen-rich atmosphere. The Prime Realm's water, air, minerals, and vegetation were all bioengineered by the Ancients in the proper ratios to produce a habitable environment. The Ancients also created an atmospheric ring around Lumina to prevent the world’s bioengineered air from evaporating. That ring also prevents other natural resources, like diamonds, from leaving the system. Any attempt to remove one would result in an explosion once it reached a certain altitude, terminating whatever vessel carried it. However, Luminan diamonds are no more valuable there than stone is on Fantasia because they are plentiful--although intrinsic value would depend on the grade of the material.

Originally, the majority of Overseers were female, but over the millennia that had changed and the were replaced mostly by males. However, the balance appears to be reverting to what it once was.

LUMINARIES & CITIZENS

Master of the College of Overseers:

Overseer to Romantica:
Overseer to Adventura:
Overseer to Educon:
Overseer to Scientico:
Overseer to Juvenilia:
Overseer to Dramatica:
Overseer to Comedia:
Overseer to Inspiracon:
Overseer to Mysteriose:
Overseer to Numericon:
Overseer to Fantasia:
Overseer to Terroria:

Lumi Governor:
Black Market Operator:

⌘Ryden Simmdry

✠ Dean Horatio Blastoe
∑ Dean Artemus Rexana
≎ Dean Grappho Pluck
⚛ Dean Galio Abbingdon
§ Dean: Zenith Fullova
★ Dean: Pru Tellerence
⧳ Dean: Reichel Bean
∎ Dean: Marsh Kierand
♆ Dean: Proteus Bligh
π Dean: Rubicon Zenicon
◍ Dean: Selium Sorium
Ω Dean: Plato Indelicat (d)
successor: Φ Dame Erato

Eldrith Tare
Mo'Aniche

PROMINENT LOCATIONS

LUMI (Capital City)

University of Lumi, home of the College of Overseers

The Library of Origination

Grand Illumini Hotel

Luminette Park

Governor's Palace, home of the governing council

Mint Illumi

IllumOrangerie Restaurant

Illumi Transport Center

AGRILI

Consolidated Farms

BESTA

Consolidated School System

MYCO

Artistry & Amulets

RANBI

Artistic Pottery & Glassworks

Illumini Art Studio

Ranbi Conservatory of Music

HYPO

Illumini Hospital

MECCAN

Consolidated Farms

FRIDI

Illumini Manufacturing Center

Fridi Clothiers

MUNIT

Illumini Armaments &Weaponry

TORO ZONE

Toro Mines

Toro Desert

VOCABULARY

Auroriumide

Midiodi

An element that can be woven into a protective material that is as strong as diamond or metal
Noon

CHARACTERISTIC TRAITS

Rotating the right forefinger in an upward spiral to denote approval

LUMITE LAW

Ordinance 1-A
Ordinance 2-B
Ordinance 3-C
Ordinance 4-D
Ordinance 5-E
Ordinance 6-F
Ordinance 7-G
Ordinance 8-H
Ordinance 9-I
Ordinance 10-J
Ordinance 11-K
Ordinance 12-L
Ordinance 13-M
Ordinance 14-N
Ordinance 15-O
Ordinance 16-P
Ordinance 17-Q

No eating in public
No littering
No loitering
No shouting
No skipping
No singing
No dancing
No raucous laughter
No yodeling
No swearing
No advertising
No unauthorized travel
No unauthorized marriages
No coupling without sanction of marriage
No secrets
No complaining
No outward displays of poverty*

*Residents should seek assistance at a Benefits Center at the first sign of financial hardship

THE LUMINAN LIMITATION

(Lumina’s Dirty Little Secret)

It took a few tries to get the atmospheric mix on Lumina just right, and an early catastrophe resulted in the first settlers on Lumina mutating into marine-like creatures. The outcrops were bathed in light and oxygen, however the mutations could not devolve into their previously human form and were, for all intents and purposes, ignored by the Luminans who eventually took residence on the outcrops. According to folklore some early inhabitants hunted the mutated mammals as a delicacy, but later laws were enacted prohibiting all forms of cannibalism within the realm.

TRANSPORTATION

Transport discs are the preferred means of transportation in the capital city of Lumi and are powered by solar energy and controlled by thought waves. The capital city has meandering pathways, large enough to support multiple discs, however, Luminans wishing to travel greater distances at faster speeds often use the less scenic underground inter-fares.

Transport between outcrops is only allowed with government approval and is primarily done by sea. However, Luminan waterways can be extremely dangerous, which is why all travel is governed and monitored.

There are airworthy transport discs, but they are extremely expensive to maintain and are only used by the most wealthy residents. Safety is in no way guaranteed and the government urges residents to use them only when necessary.

THE LIBRARY OF ORIGINATION

The library on Lumina differed from all others in the Illumini system in its design and layout. The Ancients fabricated the massive round building entirely out of diamond, because wood was unavailable when the library was created. It was inarguably the oldest structure in Lumi but not the grandest—by choice. The rest of the capital city wore a cloak of sophistication, however, the Library of Origination, the basis for Libraries of Illumination on twelve worlds, could be called understated in its simplicity. Even though the shelves glinted like diamonds and reflected light in a brilliant display of color, very few people—other than the College of Overseers—knew of its existence. A high wall protected it from prying eyes on the outside and its roof did not rise into a dome like surrounding buildings—specifically to not draw attention to its existence. The deans considered the Library of Origination their most precious gem, even though the exterior of the diamond structure would not be considered extravagant or special by Lumi standards.

One of the traits it did share with the other libraries was the dozen portals connecting it to libraries on other worlds.

However, instead of a cupola, this library had the equivalent of the top of a large crystal egg jutting out of the center of its main floor, and portals danced around the egg in an undulating design.

ART & MUSIC

Musi Morti is a haunting Luminan hymn, sung only at the passing of members of the College of Overseers.

INTERESTING FACTS

Each dean's miter is embedded with the constellation of Illumini with a significant diamond indicating which realm the overseer represents.

Carol Pack

LIBRARY OF ILLUMINATION

LUMINA The Prime Realm

LUMINA
The Prime Realm