Onderon

Iziz

Amidst Onderon's sweeping mountains and colorful flora, brave travelers will find the planet's crown jewel, the city of Iziz. The most prominent and advanced settlement on its host world, Iziz is well known for its ornate structures, equally extravagant citizens, and most notably, its fabled defenses. The city boasts high, fortified walls constructed to safeguard the bustling streets from the dangerous terrestrial creatures beyond. More impressive, however, are the massive anti-aircraft turbolaser turrets peppering the surrounding terrain that serve two purposes: to fend off trespassing starships, and to protect the city's inhabitants from the wing-borne terrors of Dxun, Onderon's "Demon Moon."

When inquiring of the city's inhabitants why anyone would remain voluntarily in such a hazardous setting, proud citizens assert that if one can flourish in Iziz, then life anywhere else is bound to be pedestrian.

Category: Locations

Planet: 16140981776572514752

XP Level: 1

FQN: cdx.​locations.​exp.​03.​iziz

Royal Hunting Lodge

Hunting the ferocious beasts of Onderon has been a time-honored tradition for many generations of the planet's ruling families. Social calendars are filled with festivals dedicated to the hunt, and nobles often use stories recounting the size and challenge of their prey as symbols of rank and status. Although reality for many of Onderon's citizens means never venturing beyond the safety of city walls, the nobility erects lavish outposts to ensure access to their favored pastime.

The royal hunting lodge near Onderon's capital city was a gift from Queen Lina to her son, Petryph, on the eve of his first hunt after coming of age. The sprawling villa was once adorned with quarry hunted by the late queen herself, but over time, more and more of these trophies have been replaced. The winding hallways of the lodge are filled with non-native creatures "cut down during the king's many hunts across the galaxy," though only a few in Petryph's inner circle have ever known him to leave the planet.

As of late, the royal hunting lodge has become King Petryph's preferred residence, much to the dismay of those concerned with the ruler's apathetic approach toward his responsibilities.

Category: Locations

Planet: 16140981776572514752

XP Level: 1

FQN: cdx.​locations.​exp.​03.​royal_hunting_lodge

Ancient Proving Grounds

Onderon has seen its fair share of violence and unrest, so much that one of the planet's most culturally important locations was built in reverence to battle. The ancient proving grounds were originally built by Naddist cultists as a place for Sith Lords to compete--often to the death--for the favor of Freedon Nadd.

The proving grounds stayed under Sith control until Onderon's Beast Riders seized the surrounding territory. Undeterred by the traces of dark side energy that remained, the outcasts used the proving grounds as the site of trials a Beast Rider faced before earning the title of Beast-Lord.

Due to Beast-Lord Akoru's neglect in recent years, the proving grounds have been overrun by members of Onderon's noble families and their guards, and the once hallowed spot now serves as a royal retreat. Many nobles return with stories of how they embodied their ancestors' bravery and valor during their visits to the proving grounds, but because of the area's seclusion, few claims can be truly corroborated.

Category: Locations

Planet: 16140981776572514752

XP Level: 1

FQN: cdx.​locations.​exp.​03.​ancient_proving_grounds

The Dagger at Dox Piter

Dox Piter was a small collection of villages in Onderon's southern reaches, nestled around the base of a nigh unscalable spire of rock the villagers called "The Dagger." Well beyond the protection of Iziz, the inhabitants were accustomed to fending off the dangers of Onderon--until the day the great winged Wodnakki arrived from Dxun. The beast found the Dagger's peak irresistible, and it began nesting high above Dox Piter. Though the villages' protectors had never seen its like before, some speculated that it was a massive, mutated Skreev. Whatever its lineage, it proved too much for any warrior who attempted to drive it away.

The horrors escalated when the Wodnakki's eggs began to hatch. The newborn creatures (still easily the size of an average humanoid) took to swooping down on villagers and stealing them away to their unreachable roost. The village leaders of Dox Piter were certain this would be their end.

When news of the situation reached Queen Lina, the celebrated ruler gathered some of her most talented warriors and marched on Dox Piter. Succeeding where so many others had failed, Queen Lina and her Royal Guard took the fight to the top of the Dagger and clashed with the Wodnakki and its offspring. Though the battle lasted only a few hours, at its end, only two of Onderon's champions walked away victorious. Queen Lina carried her injured officer Nebet into one of the closest villages, where they were met with cacophonous cheers and renewed loyalty to the crown. Regardless of the tale's validity, the legend of Queen Lina and the Dagger at Dox Piter has fueled fears and inspiration of Onderonian children for years since.

Category: Achievement: Datacrons

Planet: 16140981776572514752

XP Level: 32

FQN: cdx.​datacron.​onderon.​datacron_1

Delicacies from the Demon Moon

Often overshadowed by political intrigue and stories of war is one of Onderon's most noteworthy figures, the innovative culinary artisan, Chef Popotis of Iziz. In early years, Popotis had become disgruntled with typical Onderonian fare. The native beasts were tough and gamey, yielding generally bland results, and the indifference of his peers only frustrated him further. Popotis was certain that his home would become synonymous with dreary food and dull palates, until an attack on a supply shuttle changed his life.

Gazing from his apartment window, he watched as wild Drexls picked through the downed ship's cargo. The creatures gnawed at boxes of provisions and tore into bags of powdered goods, producing clouds of various seasonings and spices among the wreckage.

Reignited zeal drove Popotis to achieve what others never believed possible: flavorful sustenance derived from Dxun's creatures. Ultimately, years of experimentation paid off, and he became one of Onderon's most distinguished chefs. From Popo's Sweet Drexl Sausage in Nectarwine to Spiced Cannok Canapes, Popotis's artistry with undesirable fauna made him known galaxy-wide. Even beyond the Inner Rim, his catalogue of recipes, "Delicacies from the Demon Moon," became a bestseller.

Category: Achievement: Datacrons

Planet: 16140981776572514752

XP Level: 32

FQN: cdx.​datacron.​onderon.​datacron_2

Flirron

Scintillating flirron glide through Onderon's skies with ephemeral grace. The dazzling patterns produced by their billions of chromatophores are believed by scientists to be an intricate form of visual communication. The gentle beasts (a rarity among Onderon's deadly fauna) are so loved by the citizens of Iziz that flirron watching is a citywide pastime. Prime flirron-viewing locations along the city's outer walls are some of its most valuable real estate, and cover charges for the best-positioned rooftop cafes are well beyond the means of the general citizenry.

Category: Bestiary

Planet: 16140981776572514752

XP Level: 1

FQN: cdx.​bestiary.​flirron

Arkonok

There's a good reason for the expression "angry as an arkonok" on Onderon. Though they're the closest thing to a domesticated herd animal on the planet, their unpredictable rages put would-be tamers at risk of serious bodily harm on a daily basis and destroy all but the stoutest enclosures. Arkonok meat is prized as a delicacy on Onderon, but by all accounts this is more out of respect for the handlers than for its flavor (described as "just okay" and "sort of gritty" by famed culinarian Ton-Zek Aimar).

Category: Bestiary

Planet: 16140981776572514752

XP Level: 1

FQN: cdx.​bestiary.​arkonok

Grefna

The Grefna's prominent cranial spine serves multiple purposes. It allows flock members to visually track one another through the verdant undergrowth due to ultraviolet striations on its surface, and its sharp, blade-like edge presents a formidable defense against would-be attackers. An agitated Grefna will lower its head, issue a honking bellow, and charge, impaling its enemy and tossing it backwards with a sharp flick of its neck to clear a path to safety. Given the predators that terrorize Onderon, even its prey animals are deadly in their own right.

Category: Bestiary

Planet: 16140981776572514752

XP Level: 1

FQN: cdx.​bestiary.​grefna

Pritarr

The rumbling infrasonic "purr" of the pritarr is the last sensation its prey feels before being ripped apart by a pack on the hunt. Pritarr use these low-frequency sounds to communicate over long distances through their densely jungled habitat as they search for prey. Their sensitivity to these sounds allows them to detect seismic activity long before most other creatures, and the Untamed have long known to prepare for potential disaster if their pritarr are restless.

Category: Bestiary

Planet: 16140981776572514752

XP Level: 1

FQN: cdx.​bestiary.​pritarr

Orlax

Little escapes the notice of the Orlax. Its four specialized eyes each feature three foveae, allowing it to keep multiple targets in sharp focus at one time. Once it identifies its prey, it strikes with startling speed. While few survive an Orlax attack, even fewer escape the jaws of the Varlax, a closely related species found on Dxun that has developed a potent and notoriously painful hemotoxic venom that it delivers through its large lower tusks.

Category: Bestiary

Planet: 16140981776572514752

XP Level: 1

FQN: cdx.​bestiary.​orlax

The Ash'ad

"I convinced Luth to come with me. I showed him we could no longer follow Vizla. We are warriors, we should be taking our fight to Zakuul, not the worthless machines on Darvannis. Vizla may be Mandalore, but Zakuul left no other challengers. Maybe this is her way of thanking them.

I know there are others who feel the same, who will come with me too. There is a king who will let us hunt on his world. It is swarming with beasts the mightiest of us could only imagine. We can finally meet worthy prey again. The fool king wants tribute from our quarry, to slay offworld creatures and bring them to him from time to time. In return, he will leave us to hunt in peace. The di'kut doesn't understand that acquiring his "payment" will bring us the honor we crave.

When we leave, Vizla will say we are not Mando'ade, and those sheb'urcyin who have forgotten what that word means will agree with her. But if what she has made us is "Mando'ade," then I want no part of it. I will be ash'ad. I will be someone else."
--From the journal of Mirli Lok, leader of the Ash'ad

Category: Organizations

Planet: 16140981776572514752

XP Level: 1

FQN: cdx.​organizations.​exp.​03.​the_ash_ad

The Untamed

Led by Akoru--who claims direct descent from the ancient Beast Riders of Onderon--the Untamed continue the tradition of occupying the planet's dangerous jungles, relying on their ability to tame the notoriously vicious creatures that inhabit them. This skill is passed down from generation to generation, along with fierce combat abilities and stories of how their ancestors were exiled to the wilderness when an outsider--the Sith Lord Freedon Nadd--conquered most of Onderon's population.

Unlike their predecessors, the Untamed adhere to strict isolationist beliefs, including a brutal disgust for offworlders and anyone who associates with them. A ritualistic people, the Untamed will at least entertain those who respect their ceremonies or can best them in combat--for a short time.

Category: Organizations

Planet: 16140981776572514752

XP Level: 1

FQN: cdx.​organizations.​exp.​03.​the_untamed

Senator Nebet

Deja Nebet represents the planet Onderon in the Republic senate. Idealistic and resolute, Nebet is both staunchly loyal to the Republic and fiercely proud of her homeworld, its people, and their traditions; these passionate beliefs have brought her into constant conflict with Onderon's ruler, King Petryph.

Before being elected to serve as Senator, Nebet was an officer in the royal guard of Petryph's mother, Queen Lina. Her longtime ties to both the royal family and the noble council, coupled with Petryph's frequent seclusion, have resulted in Nebet becoming Onderon's de facto political leader.

Category: Persons of Note

Planet: 16140981776572514752

XP Level: 1

FQN: cdx.​persons.​exp.​03.​senator_nebet

King Petryph

The reign of King Regalun Petryph, ruler of Onderon, has been a tumultuous one. Galaxy-wide food shortages have made Onderon's resources crucial to the Republic, but Petryph feels his government is inadequately compensated for the planet's contributions.

The king has attempted to make alternate trade deals outside of Republic statutes, but encountered fierce resistance both from Onderon's noble council as well as the public at large.

Infuriated by this lack of support, Petryph spends much of his time in the royal hunting lodge located outside the planet's capital, where his political rivals and public detractors can't interfere so easily in his activities.

Category: Persons of Note

Planet: 16140981776572514752

XP Level: 1

FQN: cdx.​persons.​exp.​03.​king_petryph

Darth Savik

The new Dark Councilor in charge of Scientific Advancement for the Sith Empire, Darth Savik replaced Darth Malora after her "retirement" on Ossus. Cautious and calculating, Savik is known for her extensive use of droids and other automated technologies--and little else. In fact, very few records exist that document Savik or her activities at all, suggesting that a deliberate effort has been made to erase them.

One of the only pieces of data that can be definitively attributed to Savik is a leaked set of theoretical designs for combat droids powered by Isotope-5. The plans were submitted in the aftermath of the Empire's operations on the planet Makeb, but it is unclear whether the designs were ever actually manufactured or fielded by the Imperial military.

Category: Persons of Note

Planet: 16140981776572514752

XP Level: 1

FQN: cdx.​persons.​exp.​03.​darth_savik

Beast-Lord Akoru

As the unquestioned master of the Untamed, Akoru is a man of deep conviction and deadly skill. He embodies his people's commitment to preserving the old ways of Onderon's Beast Riders, answering any challenge or insult with hand-to-hand combat skills honed over decades of conflict.

Like all Beast-Lords, Akoru commands the loyalty of a powerful beast for use when hunting or engaging rivals in battle--an orlax he calls Krashilok. Akoru boasts that he wrestled the creature bare-handed for a full day and night to win its submission, but even his most loyal followers find this claim a bit dubious.

Category: Persons of Note

Planet: 16140981776572514752

XP Level: 1

FQN: cdx.​persons.​exp.​03.​beast_lord_akoru