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| − | Archeologists studying the [[Book of Aughra]] hypothesised that Thra may have been triangular in shape, in line with the indigenous inhabitants' patterns of thought. However, this did not explain the planet's lack of glaciated regions, which would have theoretically formed at the triangle's apexes. It was largely unknown if Thra even rotated.<ref name="WDC">Froud, B. & Llewellyn, J. J., (2003) ''[[The World of the Dark Crystal (book)|The World of the Dark Crystal]]''. Pavilion Books. ISBN 1-86205-624-2</ref> |
+ | Archeologists studying the [[Book of Aughra]] hypothesised that Thra may have been triangular in shape, in line with the indigenous inhabitants' patterns of thought. However, this did not explain the planet's lack of glaciated regions, which would have theoretically formed at the triangle's apexes. It was largely unknown if Thra even rotated. It was orbited by the [[Three Suns]]; [[the Great Sun]], [[the Dying Sun]] and [[the Rose Sun]].<ref name="WDC">Froud, B. & Llewellyn, J. J., (2003) ''[[The World of the Dark Crystal (book)|The World of the Dark Crystal]]''. Pavilion Books. ISBN 1-86205-624-2</ref> |
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| + | Shortly after its formation, the rocks and trees of Thra grew restless over their not having the ability to see or speak. In response, Thra created [[Aughra]] to be the world's warden and guardian.<ref name="WDC"/> |
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| + | Nine hundred and ninety-nine and one [[trine]] after its formation, the Fallen [[urSkek]]s arrived on Thra through the Crystal during the first [[Great Conunction]]. Although the urSkeks desired to return to their homeworld, they could only do so during another Conjunction. Thus, for the next nine hundred and ninety-nine and one trine, they assisted both Aughra and the Gelflings in their technological development, allowing the former to study the movements of astral bodies, and the latter to cross oceans and colonise much of the planet.<ref name="CM1">Froud, B., Holguin , B., Sheikman, A. & John, L. (2011). ''The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths, Vol. I''. Archaia. ISBN 978-1-936393-80-0</ref> |
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| + | <ref name="DCN">Smith, A. C. H., & Odell, D. (1982). ''[[The Dark Crystal (novelization)|The Dark Crystal]]''. Holt, Rinehart and Winston . ISBN 0030624363</ref> |
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Revision as of 12:17, 10 April 2013
Thra, seen from above, with the Three Suns orbiting.
A map of the regions of Thra traversed during Jen's quest, showing the lines of force determining the relationship between each location.
Thra was the world of the Crystal, and native home to the Gelflings and Podlings.
Description
Archeologists studying the Book of Aughra hypothesised that Thra may have been triangular in shape, in line with the indigenous inhabitants' patterns of thought. However, this did not explain the planet's lack of glaciated regions, which would have theoretically formed at the triangle's apexes. It was largely unknown if Thra even rotated. It was orbited by the Three Suns; the Great Sun, the Dying Sun and the Rose Sun.[1]
History
Shortly after its formation, the rocks and trees of Thra grew restless over their not having the ability to see or speak. In response, Thra created Aughra to be the world's warden and guardian.[1]
The Golden Age
Nine hundred and ninety-nine and one trine after its formation, the Fallen urSkeks arrived on Thra through the Crystal during the first Great Conunction. Although the urSkeks desired to return to their homeworld, they could only do so during another Conjunction. Thus, for the next nine hundred and ninety-nine and one trine, they assisted both Aughra and the Gelflings in their technological development, allowing the former to study the movements of astral bodies, and the latter to cross oceans and colonise much of the planet.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Froud, B. & Llewellyn, J. J., (2003) The World of the Dark Crystal. Pavilion Books. ISBN 1-86205-624-2
- ↑ Froud, B., Holguin , B., Sheikman, A. & John, L. (2011). The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths, Vol. I. Archaia. ISBN 978-1-936393-80-0
- ↑ Smith, A. C. H., & Odell, D. (1982). The Dark Crystal. Holt, Rinehart and Winston . ISBN 0030624363