The Lunar Moon

Visible in the night sky among the myriad of stars are two moons that endlessly circle the Earth throughout the seasons. Of these, it is the smaller that at times seems to glow with an eerie red hue, resulting in various speculations from observers on Earth. The truth of the matter, however, is that this second moon is not truly a moon of Earth at all, but instead a massive artificial satellite constructed by an ancient race of beings seeking to begin anew after the disastrous destruction of their homeworld.

Although its massive crater valleys, jagged mountain ranges, and pockets of impact craters create a very similar appearance to the Earth’s true moon, this artificial moon actually contains an atmosphere similar to that of the Earth, maintained through a special process known only to the Lunarians. Thus, although the surface of the Lunar Moon is still a fairly hostile environment to life, natives of both Earth and the Lunar Moon can easily breathe and survive both upon the surface of the moon as well as within the numerous caverns which honeycomb the entirety of the artificial moon. This, in turn, has also allowed some of the monstrous creatures that have mysteriously emerged from these subterranean caverns to survive upon the surface, creating a potential hazard for anyone traveling upon the moon’s surface.

1. The Crystal Palace

Rising above the moon’s surface is a stunning crystalline palace that glows brightly in the fierce sunlight of the Lunar days and glistens softly throughout the Lunar night. Constructed by the Lunarians as their new home on the Lunar Moon, the Crystal Palace is a beautiful, towering, elegant, and wholly alien structure, rising from the midst of the jagged mountains. Although no human eye has ever seen them, the Crystal Palace contains the living quarters of the entire Lunarian race, including large agricultural domes, several amphitheaters for larger gatherings, open park areas for relaxation, a library storing information through the magic of electronics, as well as a medical center with facilities capable of placing most of the Lunarian race into a state of perfect stasis, a technology which allowed this people to survive the long space-flight from their dead homeworld to the Earth. In essence, the technological wonders that are a normal part of everyday life for the Lunarian people are so advanced as to be absolutely indescribable to the people of Earth, and for that reason will probably forever remain outside of their knowledge.

2. The Lunar Subterranean

Deep beneath the surface of the Lunar Moon are a long, complex series of tunnels and caverns that run from the lower levels of the Crystal Palace all the way down to the Core. Originally, these tunnels were shaped as the Lunarians delved deep into newly created home, mining the depths for the raw materials needed to construct the sprawling Crystal Palace. Following Zemus’ uprising and subsequent capture, these tunnels were expanded to reach nearly to the very center of the Lunar Moon, where the Core was eventually constructed. Throughout the caverns, the Lunarians have hidden away various powerful artifacts from their homeworld, storing them against the day they might again be needed. Like the Core, the Lunar Subterranean has been sealed off to prevent the escape of Zemus or his followers.

3. The Core

Following Zemus’ failed plot to activate the Tower of Babil and wipe out the inhabitants of the Earth by his massive weapon known as the Giant of Babil, he was captured and forced into a deep sleep. However, so great was Zemus’ powers that many feared that even in sleep he might still have great influence among not only the Lunarians, but also the peoples of Earth. Therefore, at great cost of time and effort, the Lunarians constructed a massive multi-level complex that came to be known as the Core. Forged out of a special crystalline alloy, it was believed that the unique properties of the Core would repress Zemus’ psychic abilities. Thus, he and all his followers were sealed deep within the Core, there to dream for centuries until his fate might be decided.

4. Bahamut's Lair

At some point following the arrival of the Lunarians and the subsequent construction of the Lunar Moon, the ancient creature known as Bahamut must have come to dwell deep within an otherwise unknown cavern. While his origins are unknown, it is speculated that perhaps this Emperor of the Summoned Monsters was attracted to the wisdom and knowledge of the Lunarians, and from them learned the peril that Zemus threatened against both races. In any case, it is within this lunar cavern that Bahamut dwells, watching over the affairs of his people and awaiting the prophesied coming of those who would earn his aid and finally defeat the power of Zemus.

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