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Silde
Silde
Pronunciation/ˈsɪl.d(ɛ)/
(Northern Sámi) - IPA(key)
(Northern Sámi) - IPA(key)
AliasesSpud
ClassificationSubmoon
Satellite ofNehalennia
Location1st moon of Nehalennia
Orbital Distance~ 500 km
Moon Characteristics
Volume5.24×105 km
Diameter100 km
Atmospheric Height10 km
Crust MaterialValkite
Surface Gravity0.4 G
Gravity Well20 km
Notable Minerals
Silde (/ˈsɪl.dɛ/) is the volcanic submoon of Nehalennia. Its surface is almost entirely flat, and riddled with pools of lava. It has a thin atmosphere of a reddish gold, and at sunset it tinges with purple.
Nomenclature
From Northern Sámi, a silde is a trickster spirit who upsets travel plans and scatters herds of reindeer. It can bring riches and health, but gleefully brings death if one's fear betrays them.