Eisn, the star designated by the Lloann’mhrahel (Federation) as 128 Trianguli, is the star of the Rihannsu (“Romulan” to you Lloann’na) home system. Eisn is a dwarf G9-type star, orbited by six planets. The third planet is ch’Rihan, which is in its turn orbited by another planet, ch’Havran, much like a moon orbits a planet.
Ch'Rihan (Romulus)
ch’Rihan was the first world settled by the Chosen of the Fartravel ships, over two thousand years ago. Upon planetfall, the Rihannsu were astounded by the paradise their future home really was. It took the settlers some time to adjust to life with water, especially in the areas of agriculture and leisure. The planet hosts numerous forests, lakes, and waterfalls. Aside from several cities, ch’Rihan is largely a kingdom of nature. Several areas on the planet’s surface are very mountainous. The world’s topography consists of large oceans, three large continents, and a scattering of islands. Two of the continents have many young mountainous ranges, and the third is 90% desert, but with fertile coastlands. Besides the twin planet ch’Havran, two moons also orbit the planet: Pirek and Elvreng.
The Capital world of the Rihannsu Stelam Nneikha (“Romulan Star Empire”), ch’Rihan is known for its green-golden skies, its moderate climates (in comparison to Vulcan), its hot and humid tropical jungle atmosphere, its intense high gravity (comparable to Vulcan’s, approximately 2.52 Earth normal), and it’s beautiful landmarks. Ch’Rihan is comprised of major cities and suburbs and is the main center of the Republic’s commerce.
Ra’telhfi is the capital city of ch’Rihan, and as such is the largest city on the planet. It is the home of the main Senate complex; and also houses various museums, temples, theaters, libraries, zoos, medical centers, and numerous shopping districts. It is also the major center for education. The Phi’lasasam (military academy), the Ihryhfirhl Rheallri (astrophysics academy), and various other centers of higher learning are located within the city of Ra’tleihfi. Recently, the various academies have branched out, and now have other, smaller campuses on other colony worlds. One such campus -- and one of the most popular of the smaller academies -- is the Reghaih’Vriafwe Rheallri (military sciences academy) located on the colony world of Delnar. The Military Sciences Academy not only trains new recruits, as does the Phi'lasasam, but instructs their students in all manner of sciences....intelligence to medical, and everything in between. Though it is a small campus, the curriculum is vast and has drawn many young Rihannsu students in its short time.
The headquarters for the secretive Tal Shi’ar is also located in Ra’telhfi, the civilian “secret service,” so to speak. Many endeavors are to be found in Ra’telhfi, and as such, it is indeed a teeming metropolis. Those from more rural provinces and other worlds are often astounded at the sheer magnificence of Ra’telhfi.
Ch’Rihan also holds some of the most beloved natural landmarks in all of the Republic. The Fire Falls of Gol’Gathong, the Apnex Sea, and the Valley of Chulla are the most renowned and draw thousands of travelers daily. The Fire Falls of Gol’Gothong, (Ourai Copai-a ch’Gol’Gothong), for example, is ch’Rihan’s only active volcano. It exists in a constant state of eruption, and the river of lava pours over the northern cliffs of the Gol’Gothong mountain. Only a little of this lava cools as it spreads, but the bulk of it flows into the earth, to again make another journey back up through the mountain.
The Apnex Sea (Apnex Feihr) lies just south of the equator and separates the continents Dohraglh, Rygohylah, and Sarythnn; and is home to many small islands, most of which are comprised of fishing villages. Thousands come to bask in its warm, purplish waters, and cool breezes.
The Valley of Chulla (Rrhiol ch’Chulla) lies on the southernmost edge of the Apnex Sea and has become a favorite winter home for many of those that live in the cooler climates. In the days of the Empire, the old rulers used to reside here in the winter, in the golden-hued palace that sits in the Valley's center.
Another popular attraction, though not naturally-made nor based on the planet itself, is the Dheyyan Aeleir’khaelfa-ir (Honored space docks). This is a “trophy case” of those enemy crafts that have been captured in glorious battles and are located just out of the orbit of the twin worlds of ch’Rihan and ch’Havran. There are daily shuttle tours to view the craft of various fallen foes, and tales are told about the battles which brought the trophies home. For those who can not take the shuttle tours for one reason or another, there is the Dheyyan Aeleir’Allihv (Honored Space Museum) in which one can view models of the trophy-ships, and read about the battles that won them, as well as view various other exhibits.
The capital, Ra’tleihfi, is located on the northern continent of ch’Rihan. As a result, the planet houses most government agencies. The northern continent is the “prime area” of ch’Rihan, marking wealth, prestige and power to be born here or to live here. Other major cities of ch’Rihan are Aihai, Dahrthha (Dartha), Elihu, i’Ramnau, Ihhliae, Iuruth, Llunih, Ki’Bahrytyhn (Ki Baratan), Kihai, Mhiessan, Mnaeha, Nn’Verih, Ra'tleihfi, Rhehiv’je, Rrhiol ch’Chulla.