> [!infobox|right wikipedia]- > # Doria (Moon) > ![[Doria.jpg|cover hsmall]] > ###### General Information > | | | > | ---- | ---- | > | **Also known as** | <ul><li>Inferno<li>The Flying Volcano</ul> | > | **Satellite Of** | [[Mobius]] | > | **Orbital Period** | 28 days | > | **Primary Inhabitants** | <ul><li>[[Riesz]]<li>[[Lax]] (Infernal)<li>[[Hjort]]</ul> | > # Doria (Deity) > ![[Doria 1.jpg|cover hsmall]] > ###### General Information > | | | > | ---- | ---- | > | **Also known as** | <ul><li>God of Iron<li>The Smith</ul> | > | **Pronouns** | she/they | > | **Type** | Lunar deity | > | **Venerated By** | <ul><li>[[Hjort]]<li>[[Riesz]]<li>[[Lax]]</ul> | > | **Symbols** | <ul><li>Iron<li>Dog<li>Palm Frond</ul> | > | **Domains** | <ul><li>Forge<li>War<li>Light</ul> | Doria (DOOR-ee-uh) is the second-largest of [[Mobius]]'s nine moons and the namesake of its second month. Doria is also the name of the lunar deity that moon embodies, regarded by the [[Hjort]] as a god of the forge, war, and light. > [!Table of Contents]+ > 1. [[#Moon]] > 2. [[#Deity]] # Moon Despite being the second-largest moon, Doria has the highest density and surface gravity of any of [[Mobius]]' moons. Doria travels on a highly elliptical orbit around [[Naboth]]. At the perigee (closest point) of its orbit, it swings inside the strip of [[Mobius]] to make a tight swing around [[Naboth]]. Fortunately, Doria's orbit is also tiled at a steep angle in relation to the strip, thus it does not run any risk of crashing into [[Mobius]]. With over 400 active volcanoes, Doria is also the most geologically active object in the [[Mobius System]]. This extreme geologic activity is the result of tidal heating from friction generated within Doria's interior as it is pulled by the gravity of [[Naboth]] and [[Mobius]] as it passes the perigee of each orbit. Several volcanoes produce plumes of sulfur and sulfur dioxide that climb as high as 300 miles above the surface. Doria's volcanism is responsible for many of its unique features. Its volcanic plumes and lava flows produce large surface changes and paint the surface in various subtle shades of yellow, red, white, black, and green, largely due to allotropes and compounds of sulfur. Numerous extensive lava flows, several more than 300 miles in length, also mark the surface. The materials produced by this volcanism make up Doria's harsh atmosphere, and they also greatly affect the nature of [[Mobius]]' extensive magnetosphere. Doria's volcanic ejecta produce a large, intense ribbons of plasma that twist around between [[Naboth]] and [[Mobius]], creating brilliant lava auroras every time Doria passes between the two, which can persist for up to a week after its passing. Doria's harsh environment leads to it being relatively sparsely populated, mostly by native [[Riesz]] and [[Lax]] as well as [[Hjort]] who live and work in small mining communities. Every 28 days when Doria reaches its perigee inside the strip, small crews of these miners ride down with the ore transport "slugs" launched by massive railguns into designated impact zones on [[Mobius]]. Dorian miners who descend in a "slugfall" then typically take a short period of leave stripside before catching a transport back up to meet Doria at its apogee. # Deity Doria is a warrior and a god of technological craftsmanship. She is known as the "god of iron." Worship of Doria originated among the ancient [[Hjort]], and is also common among the [[Riesz]], Infernal [[Lax]], and broadly among people of all cultures who specialize in crafting, metallurgy, technology, and mechanical repair. Doria originated as the traditional [[Hjort]] deity of blacksmiths and metallurgists, and has since become regarded broadly by modern technologists and craftspeople who specialize in the creation of physical tools and machines. Followers of traditional [[Hjort]] religion can swear to tell the truth in court by kissing a piece of iron in the name of Doria. The primary symbols of Doria are iron, the canine, and the palm frond. They symbolize Doria's role in transformation, mediation, and function. Iron is the primary emblem of Doria. Doria altars and ceremonies display and use iron objects both in [[Hjort]] areas and across [[Mobius]] among her followers. Followers of Doria wear chains of iron implements; Doria festivals feature the display of iron implements from daily life. Canines are the traditional companions of hunters, but Doria's personality is also seen as "doglike:" loyal, able to face danger, and straightforward. # Worldbuilding References **Doria (moon):** [Io (moon of Jupiter)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Io_(moon)) **Doria (deity):** [Ogun, African god](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogun)