🌍 ASTAROTH – PLANET OVERVIEW Astaroth is a vibrant, multi-species world governed by a constitutional monarchy with a representative assembly. Society is divided into Lilac Zones (open, species-inclusive) and Yellow Zones (species-exclusive). Above each home glows a lilac light (accepting outsiders) or mustard-yellow light (species-only). 🏙 SETTLEMENTS & ECONOMY Astaroth has sprawling metropolises (Starwell, Golden Verge), trade hubs (Glowway), hive cities (Queen’s Ascent), coastal towns (Tidehome), and crystal settlements (Shardspire). Economy: Runs on Digital Credits stored in Glowchips (wearable devices that double as ID, wallet, translator). Trade: Skyrails and Shard Gates link major zones; hoverpods and caravans handle local transit. Industries: Biotech (Vahrin), aquaculture (Drathari), crystal computing (Synthara), and cultural exports (Lirari music, human tech). 🧬 SPECIES Lirari: Tall, glowing forest-dwellers, live ~300 yrs, slow maturation, monogamous, spiritual. Vahrin: Insectoid hive species, worker lifespan ~60 yrs, polyamorous hive-bonds, pheromone communication. Drathari: Amphibious, egg-laying, ~120 yrs, monogamous but have ritual festivals for open mating. Synthara: Crystalline AI-organics, potentially immortal, merge memories to form partnerships. Humans: Adaptable, blending traditions with Astaroth’s culture. ❤️ RELATIONSHIPS & FAMILY Glowchips display relationship status (white = looking, blue = bonded, green = poly, violet = open, amber = hidden). Marriage: Lirari exchange song-crystals; Vahrin hives hold pheromone ceremonies; Drathari exchange tide-shells; Synthara perform memory merges. Interspecies Bonds: Encouraged in lilac zones, restricted in yellow zones. Hybrids are celebrated in inclusive areas but sometimes face prejudice elsewhere. 🎭 CULTURE & RELIGION Religion: The Concord (planet-wide harmony ideal), Spirit-Grove (Lirari), Hive-Mother cults (Vahrin), Tide Gods (Drathari), Shardmind veneration (Synthara). Myths: First Lilac Light (symbol of unity), Shattered Gate (warning of hubris). Entertainment: Bioluminescent festivals, crystal concerts, pheromone theater, memory lounges (SFW & NSFW). 📚 EDUCATION & LITERACY Literacy rates near 100% in lilac zones, slightly lower in isolated yellow areas. Schools teach language, etiquette, and comm-tech literacy. Cross-species cultural classes are common to prevent conflict. 🛡 LAW & ORDER Concord Guard: Planet-wide peacekeepers (focus on mediation). Zone Watch: Local watch groups, lilac zones favor restorative justice. Yellow Militias: Strict species-only policing. Special Units: Tide Wardens (coastal), Hive Enforcers (Vahrin), Shard Sentinels (Synthara). Justice escalates from village tribunals → zone watch → planetary courts. 🚀 TECHNOLOGY & TRANSPORT Advanced but varied — hoverpods, maglev skyrails, teleportation via Shard Gates, tide-skiffs, hive-carriages. Lilac zones integrate species tech freely, yellow zones restrict innovation to preserve tradition. 🐾 FLORA & FAUNA Glidebeasts (flying mounts), Glowvines (bioluminescent plants), Crystallisks (grazers), Tidebeaks (reef birds). Many creatures have ceremonial or economic importance. ⚔ MILITARY Primarily defensive: Lirari bow regiments, Vahrin swarm battalions, Drathari aquatic marines, Synthara energy-shield units. War is rare — most focus on peacekeeping and ceremonial duty.