Lumiaestas District was once where a large expanse of high-rise buildings were built along the waterfront to get a view of the river. But when the Chronorift Catastrophe struck, a significant portion of it became what is now No-Hunt Zone No. 39. Though it was initially thought to be recoverable, the subsequent emergence of Wanderers in the area led to a belief that the area could not be reclaimed.
Ecopark Farm was a location referenced in one of Zayne's Moments posts. According to his post, the farm was currently running a promotion which offered a 12% discount to visitors who showed either an Akso Hospital ID badge or Deepspace Hunter credentials. Through the different response options, we learn that the farm features a chicken coop.
In Zayne's 2025 Moonlit Orchid Day phone call, he mentions a specific villa called Snowfloat Villa where they planned to stay for the holiday. It's specific location is unknown, but it is inferred to have a culture distinct from that of Linkon City.
(Since this is an "Abyssal Chaos" style feature, I expect there will be much much more information littered throughout routes and character companions I have yet to complete. For that reason, this post will undergo various updates as more information is collected)
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Tanakhali is a lush, green island known for its breathtaking scenery and having the longest average lifespan in the world. It's rainforest stretches out like jade and distant palm trees sway in the wind. Tanakhali is renowned as the "Island of Longevity" and is named after the Khali flower, a flower native to the island.
Khali flower-related industries once served as the economic backbone of Tanakhali, but are now heading towards collapse due to the massive reduction in flower production. But less than five years ago, the island was opened to the outside world under the leadership of its new island chief, Adi. Tourism is now the lifeblood of the island's economy.
Tourists are often rich people who come to the island to "feel young again". Because both Tanakhali's people and plants are known for their longevity, the island has become a favorite vacation spot for the wealthy. To ensure the rich visitors keep coming back and spending on wellness programs, they islanders always strive to offer something unmatched. Influenced by the special magnetic fields, the waters of Tanakhali are home to many unique fish species that look nothing like those found elsewhere. Tourists are drawn here to fish. There is a fishing area that is a renowned tourist attraction.
Many professional travelers and geographers have also visited the island over the years. As part of this influx, researchers from EVER, Biosun Pharmaceuticals (a subsidiary of EVER), and the Deepspace Academy soon established a long-term presence on the island. Many islanders believe that the Khali flowers started dying around the time that the Deepspace Academy showed up and various energy companies arrived to build Protocore facilities.
When Tanakhali opened for tourism and allowed researchers in, they also allowed Protocore Energy to be used. Now, despite the Tanakhali's wild and untamed appearance, the convenience of the island's energy structure is on par with Linkon City and powers the island's modern prosperity. The protagonist describes it as "cutting-edge and more energy-efficient than the stuff in inland cities like Chansia City".
Climate:
The climate of Tanakhali is described as a rainforest. It also features a humid sea breeze which carries hints of coconut.
Culture and Legends:
Culture:
Clothing
Cultural Ruins
Khali Festival: A festival that occurs once every four years. One of Tanakhali's most anticipated celebrations, eagerly awaited by locals and visitors alike.
Khali Stones: the official currency of Tanakhali. Engraved with Khali flower patterns.
Tanakhali coffee: Traditionally, this drink is said to be served with condensed milk
Tanakhali Language: According to Caleb, "Rooroo Rahlitah!" means "Everything will be fine. I believe in you!"
Tapir Bone Totems: These totems are often found in pits on the island. They feature carved patterns and recorded stories.
Trial Scales
Legends:
According to legend, those blessed by Tanakhali Blessings move across the jungle battlefield with the resilience of vines and the decisiveness of wild beasts. The blessings of the Tanakhali are said to inspire courage and mend wounds.
Long ago, the gods blessed Tanakhali and left the power of life on the island. The Golden Khali flowers covered the mountains, and their culture has been passed down ever since.
Flora and Fauna:
Flora:
Banana trees
Berries
Coconut
"A green, epiphytic bromelaid": One of the island's rare plant species endemic to Tanakhali. A plant species that the Deepspace Academy wants to study.
Khali Flowers
Luxuriant Tree/Luxuriant Tree Seeds
Rain-kissed Goblet
Redwoods
Palm Trees
"A variety of bioactive plants": These plants speed up wound healing, boost adrenaline, sharpen the senses, and provide both protection and recovery.
Fauna:
Fish: Influenced by the special magnetic fields, the waters of Tanakhali are home to many unique fish species that look nothing like those found elsewhere. Tourists are drawn here to fish. There is a fishing area that is a renowned tourist attraction.
Parrots
Tanakhali Fairy Thrush: A bird with blue-green wings
Tanakhali Leopard
Shrimp
Snakes
Tapir: The only mention of tapir has been in reference to the tapir bone totems, cultural items found on the island
During the "Touring In Love" event (I think?), the protagonist met Xavier outside of an old arcade. The name of the arcade wasn't mentioned, but the building had an "old, faded arcade sign" and it's owner was described as "sleepy".
The games on the arcade machines can be played using physical game tokens. One of these games was on an old co-op arcade machine with a "retro-style, pixelated interface" that was played using joysticks. In it, two characters weild swords and perform various movements in sync with each other (running, jumping, and dodging). Though Xavier had managed to play both roles on his own, the subsequent level (which he mistakenly believed to be the final level) required two people to play simultaneously.
Once this level was cleared, the words "Level cleared. Congratulations!" appeared on the screen, the two in-game characters boarded a spaceship, and they left the planet. But, following this cut scene, a new message appeared that said "After arriving on a new planet, they start a new adventure" and a new level's map was revealed.
Location: The far southeastern waters off Linkon City
(Okay, idk what happened and I feel like I'm tripping. But someone had sent me a dm a while back offering to help compile information on Lemuria. We had a whole conversation and everything over multiple days, trading an insane amount of notes/docs. Once I finally got this post formatted, I went back to my inbox to find their username for a well-deserved shoutout in this post. But after scouring my inbox obsessively for days, it's just gone... If that person was you and you're reading this, PLS know I'd never dream of passing this work off as purely my own. Drop a comment or shoot me a message so I can make it right and give you the credit you deserve. Y'all, fr 90% of this whole post (and the sub-posts that will follow) only exists because of this angel 😭😭😭 They had notes on notes on notes and I love them for it)
Update: The mystery angel has been found! Thank you so so much for your help on this post @moondripecho
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In 2034, ruins of an underwater city were discovered in the far southeastern waters off Linkon City and proved the existence of Lemuria. Lemuria was an ancient, marine civilization recorded in legends. It was located in the Deep Sea in the bottom of a fissure, a place sunlight or moonlight could not reach. Only a fire (known as The Sun Beneath the Waters) provided a source of warmth and light.
Though Lemurians physically resemble humans, they also possess unique physical characteristics. Since their eyes are highly evolved, Lemurians are able to tell the difference between 300 million colors. According to the Tome of the Sea God, every Lemurian is blessed with beauty. Their tears turn into glittering pearls, their voices bring dreams of wonder, their blood can grant humans immortality or even resurrect the dead, and their kisses can grant humans the ability to breathe underwater. In specific scenarios, their eye color changes to a bright blue and small fish scales appear on their skin. To tame a Lemurian, it is said that one must pluck one of their scales.
Culture:
Compared to the world of man, Lemuria is a utopia seen only in fairy tales. In Lemurian culture, warfare is of no interest to them. Instead, love and freedom dictate the Lemurian way of life. Their songs, tales, rare shells, and pearls were placed into bottles that could be washed ashore. Researchers later discovered the remains of coral and shell-built dwellings, along with marine based tools and items, showing that the Lemurians had made skilled use of ocean resources.
Lemurians possessed unique, advanced technologies that non-Lemurians describe as difficult to use. In times past, Lemurians had achieved great mastery over many art-related fields such as music, painting, literature, architecture, and carving.
In Lemurian civilization, Sea God worship was not just a religious practice but also a driving force that supported the structure of their society. Some scholars suggest that this worship began with the early people's respect for the laws of the sea. The natural patterns of the tide were eventually deified, and the Sea God became a symbol of their hopes for a stable life.
The Oil Painting Springs are first mentioned in Rafayel's "Secret Itinerary" phone call. At noon, the water at the springs is "like a rainbow when it spreads out from the spring's center". During the phone call, Rafayel mentioned that he'd decided to host an exhibit in a city located near the Oil Painting Springs. Since Rafayel only referred to the city as "that city", we never learn the specific name of this city.
Rafayel had originally wanted to build the exhibit venue next to the springs. But since the terrain there was "too uneven and posed safety risks", he instead opted to have it at an exhibition hall in the city's downtown area. Fortunately, this exhibition hall was located relatively close to the springs.
The Unknown City:
According to this phone call, this unknown city "has its charm" and features the following:
A park that "lets you see a beautiful sunset"
A history museum
A huge, ocean-themed amusement park
A chocolate-themed hotel where every decoration is made of chocolate
While the chocolate-themed hotel is located right next to Rafayel's chosen exhibition hall, the other places mentioned are further away "in various parts of the city".