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'''Risa''' is a | ''"The place is called Risa and believe me, Captain, it is a paradise. Warm tropical breezes, exotic foods, nothing to do but sit around all day, enjoy the quiet, and then..."'' | ||
— Commander {{ma|William Riker}} | |||
[[Image:Risian beach.jpg|center|400px]] | |||
Risa is an inhabited Federation planet, famous for its engineered, balmy climate. It is the homeworld of the humanoid [[Risian]]s, and governed by the Risa Hedony. It is orbited by three moons, and located in a binary system about ninety light years from the Sol system, and {{ma|Starbase 12}} is located a short distance away. | |||
==Climate and Geography== | |||
Originally a dismal, rain-soaked, and geologically unstable planet, Risa was covered with vast jungles and plagued by violent earthquakes. However, the planet was transformed by the native Risians with a technologically sophisticated weather control network that provided almost-constantly desirable weather, as well as seismic regulators to eliminate the geological instabilities. By at least the mid-22nd century, Risa became known for its beautiful tropical resorts and abundance of pristine beaches, making it a popular tourist destination. | |||
<gallery mode=packed caption="Notable Locations" heights=150px> | |||
File:Suraya Bay (Risa).jpg|Suraya Bay | |||
File:Suraya Bay At Night (Risa).jpg|Suraya Bay at night | |||
File:Temtibi Lagoon (Risa).jpg|Temtibi Lagoon | |||
File:Risa Resort.jpg|A tourist resort on the shores of the lagoon | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Suraya Bay=== | |||
Suraya Bay is a coastal resort, known for the villas built into the cliffs and as an excellent diving location. It is where Lohlunat, the Festival of the Moon, is celebrated. Outside of the busy festival period, it is considered to be peaceful and quiet, an ideal location for those who wish to spend their holiday in more solitary pursuits. | |||
===Temtibi Lagoon=== | |||
The Temtibi Lagoon is a popular tourist destination, with warm waters and sweet-smelling breezes. The planet's weather control system ensures that the lagoon never experiences rainfall, and there are plentiful hot springs in the surrounding hills. | |||
===Galartha=== | |||
Galartha is a popular rock climbing destination, notable for having a cliff face that changed pitch and handholds while a person climbs it. | |||
==Culture== | |||
===The Horga'hn=== | |||
A horga'hn is a statuette that symbolises fertility on Risa. It comes in many sizes, from small carvings to statues to a hotel with a giant horga'hn built into it. It is believed that to own one was to call forth its powers. Displaying one publicly indicated that one was seeking ''jamaharon'', a mysterious and pleasurable sexual practice native to Risa. | |||
===Paschan=== | |||
A festival of rebirth and renewal, celebrated every spring. | |||
===Lohlunat=== | |||
The Festival of the Moon is celebrated annually, every summer, in Suraya Bay. It has become a major draw for tourists, with the usually serene Suraya Bay playing host to dance parties, beach-side competitions, aerial tours of the island, and powerboard races across the sea. | |||
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