LOG#031 by Auriscenes published on 2021-04-14T21:00:12Z There is a recurring theme throughout space: what is beautiful is also dangerous. The same combination of substances that cause spectacular shows of color and light can kill you upon contact. Gas giants' swirling patterns are mesmerizing, but get too close and you'll quickly become part of the painting. Find yourself within the neighborhood of asteroid fields and you'll pretty quickly add some holes to the hull of your ship. This planet certainly follows that theme. The surface I touched down upon is a thick layer of crystal, a jagged, yet dazzling landscape formed by the processes of an uncountable number of microorganisms (this world's only inhabitants) living beneath. Light from dual suns shatters into millions of points upon contact with the geometric mineral terrain, the reflections multiplying exponentially on the smooth translucent surfaces. What's more, the extremely caustic atmosphere seems to wear away the crystal, weakening its edges until incredibly thin flecks are shed, floating upwards like reverse confetti and merrily sparkling until eroded completely into nothingness. It's a spectacular sight, but every step must be carefully made, every moment's risk weighed. Some of the edges are sharp enough to cut right through metal, and the acidic air relentlessly attacks my suit (meaning I'll once again have to pull from the repair budget). As stunning as this landscape may be, my material gathering must be swift if I am to prevent it from being the last one I visit. Like & follow to be notified when new worlds are found! Genre Storytelling