Lore Deep Dive: The Thekals

On the alpine world of Adamo, power is a family business. The Thekals are ruled not by a single king, but by a delicate, high-tension Diarchy of two rival families: The ruthless Kinsingors and the fabulously wealthy Parkqwins.

Dressed in steampunk-inspired attire, they rule over a society where age equals power—and they know the secret to living forever.

Geography & Atmosphere

Home World: Adamo (7th Planet from Zohar) Classification: Alpine Tundra Capitals: Andoria (North) and Cladence (South), separated by the Drax River.

Adamo is a cold, windswept world of alpine peaks and tundra.

  • The Landscape: The main continent, Talmoria, is divided by the massive Drax River into two regions: the Blacklands (North) and Dreisland (South). Both are perpetually winter-like and battered by fierce winds.

  • The Oasis: The only exception to the cold is the Central Beaucator Valley, a narrow equatorial belt with arid, scorching summers and mild winters. This is where the lesser noble families (the Oikos) reside.

  • The Moons: Adamo controls five moons: Umlos, Vaburn, Delella, Banong, Cynar, and Coldtose.

Politics: The Diarchy

The government is a tense partnership between two patriarchs.

The Kinsingors (The Iron Fist)

  • Patriarch Callanon Kinsingor (Age 153): A ruthless, imposing figure with a voice that commands attention. Insecure about his family's wealth compared to the Parkqwins, he rules his children with strict regulations—sons must work, daughters must marry for strategy.

  • The Business: They own the Troikan and Moarkan Kinsingor Mining Company.

  • Key Family:

    • Anon (88): The workaholic heir, desperate for approval.

    • Nekia (81): The ambitious daughter who wants to be Legate but is overlooked because of her gender.

    • Berit (77): The "party boy" susceptible to manipulation.

    • Liva (75): The free-spirited youngest daughter, currently being used as a pawn in her father's marriage alliances.

The Parkqwins (The Wealth)

  • Patriarch VonDarin (Age 178): A reluctant leader who took power after his brother died in a spaceship explosion. He is diplomatic, lenient with his children, and often leans on his wife and father-in-law for guidance.

  • The Business: Owners of the NorthWest Mining Company and the wealthiest family in the entire Zohar System.

  • Key Family:

    • Drenia (Wife, 132): The true mastermind. A Barliton by birth, she is calculating and currently serves as the family's Legate to the Union.

    • Laveema (102): The power-hungry daughter who runs the business but is insecure about her looks.

    • Arin (98): The prodigy scientist who cares more about alien stars than family politics.

    • Ordan (93): The youngest and most ambitious. He is being eyed by Callanon as a potential husband for Liva Kinsingor to merge the two families.

History: The Secret of Immortality

Originally, Adamo was ruled by three families: The Kinsingors, Parkqwins, and Rythmans.

The Age Gap & The Secret The ruling class realized they could maintain power by imposing strict age requirements for government positions—requirements so high that ordinary citizens (who lived to about 90) could never qualify.

  • The Secret: The elites consume the Lachino Plant, which drastically extends their lifespan, allowing them to rule for centuries.

The Civil War The Rythman family wanted to share the Lachino plant with the commoners. This caused a brutal civil war. The Kinsingors and Parkqwins crushed the rebellion, forcing the Rythmans and their loyalists into exile on the moon Umlos (where they eventually became the Zoldurytes).

 

Gastronomy: The Noble Table

Thekal cuisine reflects their alpine environment—hearty, warming, and often served with a touch of aristocratic flair.

  • Tarandular Bird Stew: A rich, savory stew (similar to chicken soup) made from the Tarandular bird, native to the windy peaks.

  • Boraton Roast: A centerpiece dish for family banquets, consisting of slow-roasted meat seasoned with alpine herbs.

  • Thekal Leaf Bowl: A salad or side dish utilizing the hearty, cold-resistant greens grown in the Beaucator Valley.

  • Garra Wrap: A portable meal popular among the working class and miners—spiced meat and veggies wrapped in flatbread.

  • Lidlem Cakes: Small, dense cakes, likely sweetened with honey or berries.

  • Berich Punch: A celebratory drink, possibly alcoholic, served at the lavish parties attended by Berit Kinsingor.