Xorum is a planet located around 30 light years away from Planet Earth. The planet has low gravity, only 2.19 m/s². That is the reason why Groogum can easily fly (levitate) on the planet, as Groogum bones are completely hollow, very light, and fragile. The only species on the planet we know so far is Groogum, as they are very intelligent and very communicative. More species might be discovered with time!
Despite Xorum being extremely large (Radius 58,112 km), it is a very light planet, its weight is only 5.771x10^24 kg. The core of the planet is liquid obsidian that carries tremendous energy and larger gravity that holds the planet's surface together.
Xorum's atmosphere is Oxygen mixed with different specific gases, like Helium, Neon, Water Vapor and Carbon Dioxide. The concentration of each type of gas in the atmosphere depends on the region. Groogum don't feel differences in the air, no matter where they are located, as they are completely adapted to the planet's ecologic system.
Despite Xorum being extremely large (Radius 58,112 km), it is a very light planet, its weight is only 5.771x10^24 kg. The core of the planet is liquid obsidian that carries tremendous energy and larger gravity that holds the planet's surface together.
Xorum's atmosphere is Oxygen mixed with different specific gases, like Helium, Neon, Water Vapor and Carbon Dioxide. The concentration of each type of gas in the atmosphere depends on the region. Groogum don't feel differences in the air, no matter where they are located, as they are completely adapted to the planet's ecologic system.
In the section below only the main Regions of the planets are described. Groogum are free to travel around the regions and explore the planet! The landscape of the areas where the regions overlap might be different, even changing. Groogum are free to choose in which region they live, but only Galactic Explorers which have specific knowledge live on Black Obsidian Star Mountains.
*Galactic Explorer Groogums are available only through the free events and official sales.
*Galactic Explorer Groogums are available only through the free events and official sales.
Planets Regions
Dream empire
In the northeast area, the planet features a crater surrounded by mountain hills from polar, grassland and mountain areas. All the water that drops in evaporates and creates the planets atmosphere and clouds due to the core's high temperature.
The area is always cloudy and misty, only the bravest Groogum can survive and live in this cloud district.
The area is always cloudy and misty, only the bravest Groogum can survive and live in this cloud district.
Cinder Mountains
In the northern Area, you will find the planet's highest peaks - Cinder Mountains. The mountains created from fragments of solidified lava make up the whole landscape.
Mountains on the highest peaks are frozen, and the atmosphere is windy and cloudy. Some plants still grow on Mountain foothills, however it is a very rocky area with only just little soil. Groogum find their housing within cave systems found in the mountains.
Mountains on the highest peaks are frozen, and the atmosphere is windy and cloudy. Some plants still grow on Mountain foothills, however it is a very rocky area with only just little soil. Groogum find their housing within cave systems found in the mountains.
Giant Forest
In the west you will find the most lively and plant rich area on the planet. It is a thick forest, with thousands of different plant species. You will find the longest and widest freshwater rivers there that provide a source of life to the whole forest's flora and fauna.
The trees can reach diameters of up to 30 meters and reach heights of up to 280 meters. Within these giant hollow trees Groogum choose their residences.
The trees can reach diameters of up to 30 meters and reach heights of up to 280 meters. Within these giant hollow trees Groogum choose their residences.
Echo Realm
The huge swamp that connects the Giant Forest and Lustrous Reef is located in the southwest region. Forever bubbling soil and slowly smoldering and drowning woods in the swamp create the most horrendous atmosphere and landscape of the planet. It is a mysterious place, where only few Groogum live.
Lustrous Reef
The huge ocean connecting 6 regions located mainly on the south side of the planet is called the Lustrous Reef. The ocean is so massive that it appears vastly different, depending on the region from which you are watching it.
Each region has its own influence on the ocean and changes its appearance. The ocean's depth is unknown. The planet's surface has different levels of thickness in different areas, and as it is far away from the crater, it is impossible to measure exact distances. The deeper you dive in the ocean though, the warmer the water gets as you approach the hot center of the planet.
There is a myth that the ocean water connects directly with the hot, molten obsidian core, and all the vapor comes out through the crater on the other side of the planet, creating another, cloudy ocean. Through the atmosphere and clouds, the water returns back to the ocean, creating an endless cycle of water flow within the planet.
The east side of the ocean is frozen, and the massive sheet of ice can reach up to 130 meters of thickness. It is a huge clearing, with everlasting winter and the longest nights on the planet.
Each region has its own influence on the ocean and changes its appearance. The ocean's depth is unknown. The planet's surface has different levels of thickness in different areas, and as it is far away from the crater, it is impossible to measure exact distances. The deeper you dive in the ocean though, the warmer the water gets as you approach the hot center of the planet.
There is a myth that the ocean water connects directly with the hot, molten obsidian core, and all the vapor comes out through the crater on the other side of the planet, creating another, cloudy ocean. Through the atmosphere and clouds, the water returns back to the ocean, creating an endless cycle of water flow within the planet.
The east side of the ocean is frozen, and the massive sheet of ice can reach up to 130 meters of thickness. It is a huge clearing, with everlasting winter and the longest nights on the planet.
Midland Archipelago
Midland Archipelago is located in the middle of the Lustrous Reef. It is an archipelago, containing many smaller islands. Some of the easternmost islands are still frozen, while more westernly situated islands are green.
The area is windy, because it has almost no hills and the ocean breeze surrounds the whole island. The archipelago's islands feature many hot springs, lakes and geysers that periodically eject columns of hot water and steam. The water is full of minerals and even acids.
Groogum have absolute resistance to high temperatures and acidic atmosphere, so this place is considered a real paradise for them.
The area is windy, because it has almost no hills and the ocean breeze surrounds the whole island. The archipelago's islands feature many hot springs, lakes and geysers that periodically eject columns of hot water and steam. The water is full of minerals and even acids.
Groogum have absolute resistance to high temperatures and acidic atmosphere, so this place is considered a real paradise for them.
The frozen Chasm
The coldest part of the Planet is located exactly in the east of the planet. Legend has it that when the planet was just forming, the huge mass of water from the Lustrous Reef ocean fell into the crater.
The water colliding with the pressure and temperature within the crater caused a huge explosion, and with a great force pushed out the water away from the crater, and onto the planet's surface. Because of the extremely low surface temperature the water froze upon contact, preserving remnants of the explosion and the sharp ice structure of the cliffs as we see them today.
Groogum that live on these frozen plains say time moves slower there, and regard it as a planetary heritage site.
The water colliding with the pressure and temperature within the crater caused a huge explosion, and with a great force pushed out the water away from the crater, and onto the planet's surface. Because of the extremely low surface temperature the water froze upon contact, preserving remnants of the explosion and the sharp ice structure of the cliffs as we see them today.
Groogum that live on these frozen plains say time moves slower there, and regard it as a planetary heritage site.
Whispering Steppes
The desert Whispering Steppes is located in the middle western area of the planet. It is the smallest, and driest part of the planet. Only few plant species can survive in the dry sand. Even though the heat and lack of fauna in this area create large clearings of purely sand around, some Groogum find this place perfect for living.
Giant Valley
A large clearing featuring grassland landscapes is located in the middle eastern area of the planet. This area has only few hills and a lot of cold lakes fed by melting glaciers from the Frozen Chasm nearby. It is a very easy place to live, with lots of sunlight, good soil for farming, and a lot of fresh water.
Obsidian Star Mountains
Black Obsidian Star Mountains are the group of floating mountains in the southwest region over the Echo Realm and Lustrous Reef.
The main material the mountains consist of is Obsidian, therefore the mountains look almost black, reflecting various lights off the planet's surface and landscape, making the mountains appear to have different colors at different times of day and depending on weather.
Gravity on these mountains is even lower than on the planet itself, only 1.54 m/s². The higher gravity of Xorum draws water from the Mountains down to the planet, creating wonderful freshwater waterfalls. Only Galactic Explorers live in these mountains.*
The main material the mountains consist of is Obsidian, therefore the mountains look almost black, reflecting various lights off the planet's surface and landscape, making the mountains appear to have different colors at different times of day and depending on weather.
Gravity on these mountains is even lower than on the planet itself, only 1.54 m/s². The higher gravity of Xorum draws water from the Mountains down to the planet, creating wonderful freshwater waterfalls. Only Galactic Explorers live in these mountains.*