Silde

Silde

Pronunciation/ˈsɪl.dɛ/
(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.