Planetary Statistics

Size: Size E (4K-10K Miles)
Shape: Spherical
Type: Earth Body

Overview

Calithorn is the innermost planet and orbits at .2 AU (18.6 million miles)  from the star. It is an airless earth body with a surface gravity of 1.25. Not even fire-dwellers live on Calithorn, although there are rumored to be bizarre living crystals inhabiting the plains. If this is true they're doing so in 900 degree temperatures, more than hot enough to melt most metals.

Hazards

Extreme heat, no air, no water. 'Nuff said.

Population

Only a bizarre living crystal life form, which may or may not be alive as we understand the term. More like a plant than an animal, and non-sentient.

Major Products

Calithorn is singularly lacking in any mineral resources, perhaps one day someone may find a use for the living crystals, but to date no one has cared to tempt fate by traveling there.

Magic Use

Fire resistance (such as a ring) would protect the user from the heat, although a necklace of adaptation or similar means would be required to breath.

DM Notes

The living crystals actually form a complete (if very bizarre) ecosystem. Many uses can be garnered from the crystals, from (rare) gemstones to strange medicinal powers for fire dwelling creatures to other more exotic uses.

Rule Adjustments

The heavier gravity will increase all weight and encumbrance by 25%, and shorten missile ranges by 25%. Because there is no air treat the long range penalty as -4 instead of -5.