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Mithra

Mithra was a volcanic realm located beneath Skarith, accessible from the surface through a cavern in Mount Thranir[1] and the shaft beneath the Crystal.[2] It was nourished by the Mother Sun,[3] and its high temperatures made it largely uninhabitable to surface dwellers.[4]

Among its fauna were the Plasmii,[3] Schekta,[3] and Fragors.[5] During the Age of Division, Mithra was settled by Gelfling exiles lead by Chal and Saluna, whose descendants became the Firelings.[6]

In the closing trine of the Age of Power's first century, Mithra was almost rendered uninhabitable by the Great Dim, due to the light of the Crystal being blocked from replenishing the Mother Sun.[2]

Behind the scenes[]

The realm's name was originally the initial name for Thra in Jim Henson's The Mithra Treatment.

References[]

  1. Spurrier, S. & Kennedy Johnson, P., The Power of the Dark Crystal, #7, Archaia, USA, September 2017
  2. 2.0 2.1 Spurrier, S. & Kennedy Johnson, P., The Power of the Dark Crystal, #12, Archaia, USA, March 2018
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Spurrier, S., The Power of the Dark Crystal, #2, Archaia, USA, April 2017
  4. Spurrier, S., The Power of the Dark Crystal, #4, Archaia, USA, June 2017
  5. Smith, A., Beneath the Dark Crystal, #3, Archaia, USA, October 2018
  6. Smith, A., Beneath the Dark Crystal, #9, Archaia, USA, May 2019
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