Strata 17

Strata 17 (From "Dry Run on 17") : A large desert strata which is the result of a well known (Average [+1] Lore check) bio-incident which wiped out all life and sustainability in the previously lush strata. Rumor has it that the famed Lunarian Dr. Murphy was found on this strata - but it's just rumor. Rumor also has it that there's an oasis in the strata, along with other signs of life.

Peoples
It's been discovered that Strata 17 is not devoid of life but that its home to two indigenous populaces. It's also home to a rather intelligent wyvern.

Sandfighters
A group of humans whose name translates to Sandfighters have somehow managed to exist on Strata 17 using their psionic abilities to stay hidden until recently.

Quinik
The group of small dragonid-creatures (think kobolds in D&D) are a few thousand strong, despite the harsh environment.

Quintanilla
A fire breathing wyvern of significant intelligence, Quintanilla learned about the privileges of power and rights of rulership after encountering an AXE Scouting party. She is now a ruler over one of the three existing Quinik factions.

Mapper and Strata 17
Through a curious escalation of events, Mapper, a Drexel of growing importance, was declared the ruler of Strata 17 by the local populace. He has managed to unite the three factions existing on Strata 17 under one representative body, but their disposition under Federacy rule is uncertain.

Othelin Ruins
Othelin, originally built on the Maker city of the same name, has recently been rediscovered and is being explored by AXE. One of the most historically important finds ever - The Window - is currently in operation, though this is not known at large.