Location: Ferrova Reach, Remote sector of the Tarthian Empire
Moons: Three, unstable orbits cause tidal chaos
Suitability for Humans: Highly dangerous, extreme genetic anomalies
Primary Occupants: Mutated flora and fauna, hostile remnants
Historical Significance: Site of clandestine genetic experiments
Notable Features: Poisonous landscapes, Gates of Life

Detiza

Detiza is a desolate yet enigmatic planet that lies at the heart of a vast interstellar mystery. Identified primarily by the monumental structures known as the Gates of Life, the planet's barren landscape conceals a history steeped in ancient rituals, divine encounters, and the inexplicable disappearance of its once-thriving inhabitants.

The Gates of Life are towering, arch-like structures that dominate the horizon. Reminiscent of colonnades from a lost world, yet their exact origins remain shrouded in speculation. Archaeologists and xenobiologists believe they may have served as monitoring devices for genetic mutations, though the true purpose of these colossal relics has long eluded comprehension. Each Gate, carved from an unknown material, reflects the light in spectral hues, creating an ethereal appearance that enchants and intimidates alike.

Across the Tarthian Empire, the planet's ruins are linked in folklore to a mystical figure referred to as the Saint of Silver. The inhabitants of nearby worlds—Tyris, Felidae, and Ezraki—all recount tales of this god-like being who arrived from the heavens in a fiery chariot, demanding sacrifices to ensure their well-being.

All three worlds have legends that connect the Gates to a god who descend from the sky in a burning chariot. The Tyran called him Sandargen, the Chiasmii Arjensa, and the Kin Adel Jansaara. When translated to Etymis, the tradestandard language of the empire, all these names mean Saint of Silver.

According to the legends, he was the size of a god, and had white hair. He always wore silver, and demanded a sacrifice of two virgins, male and female, which he took back to the sky with him. Legends paint a picture of a deity who controlled fate and inspired both reverence and dread. A detailed description of this so-called saint's arrival suggests a spacecraft.

Rituals involving the Gates have persisted among the current inhabitants of Tyris, Felidae, and Ezraki, with small clusters of families still practicing the tradition of "passing through the Gates" as part of their birth rites. This profound act symbolizes a connection to their ancestral lineage and the divine, reinforcing the cultural significance of the Gates despite their abandoned state on Detiza.

As the tales of the Saint of Silver grew into moralistic parables, so too did the fear of his absence. With generations passing without a sign from the deity, the fervent worshipers turned to despair. Some stories indicate that those who failed to appease the Saint met with dire consequences. Dwindling populations eventually resorted to destroying the Gates in a desperate bid for autonomy from the demands of a god who no longer manifested in their lives.

The world of Detiza sits in stark contrast to its sister planet, Sanity IV, which housed similar structures but showed no signs of intelligent life. The fate of Detiza's ancient inhabitants remains an enduring enigma, a silent testament to the intersection of divinity, sacrifice, and the impermanence of civilizations.

As explorers delve into the mysteries of this desolate planet, the whispers of the past echo among the ruins, inviting both curiosity and caution for those seeking the truth behind the Gates of Life.