Lycanthia is a largely undeveloped continent on the far side of Amargosa from the main human-settled regions. It is home to the sapient lycanths—canid humanoids indigenous to the planet who maintain a hunter-gatherer culture and whose existence remained largely unknown to humans until the Gelt Incursion of 429 IE.
When humans first arrived on Amargosa, the lycanths withdrew to Lycanthia to avoid contact. Their deliberate isolation left most humans unaware of their presence for nearly a century. It was only during the resistance to the Gelt occupation that sapient lycanths revealed themselves, siding with the Northern Resistanceand playing a critical role in Amargosa’s eventual liberation.
Post-Liberation Status:
Following the Liberation of Amargosa, both human and Gelt settlement on Lycanthia was strictly limited to preserve the lycanths’ autonomy and lifestyle. Official Compact policy—supported by both the Amargosan planetary government and the Foundation—recognizes Lycanthia as a cultural preserve, with minimal infrastructure and tightly controlled population limits.
Notable Residents:
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Ellie Nardino lived part-time among the lycanths prior to 438 IE. Her time there—spanning much of her teenage and early adult years—deepened her understanding of non-human cultures and shaped her survival and combat skills. She left Lycanthia when she began training as a pilot, though she maintained close ties to the lycanths.
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Several Children of Amargosa maintain informal ties to Lycanthia, viewing it as a symbol of Amargosa’s original identity and resistance.
Cultural Notes:
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Lycanths allow few outsiders to reside on Lycanthia, though they have recognized certain human and Gelt individuals as “honor pack” members.
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Despite their primitive lifestyle, lycanths demonstrate sapience and strategic intelligence, and they successfully operated commandeered military equipment during the Liberation.
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Compact linguists have worked with lycanth elders to document their oral traditions, which predate human colonization by centuries.