The World of Fomalautis
The World of Fomalautis
The Planet
Far across the sky, near the star Fomalhaut in the constellation of the Southern Fish, lies the planet Fomalautis — home of the Fomalaire, a people so advanced that their technology looks like magic beside ours.
The Fomalaire speak only through thought. To them, spoken language is primitive — and conflict is physically painful. For ages, when lesser species went to war, the Fomalaire simply ended them. Now they try something new: they force peace instead.
A rare few humans can hear the Fomalaire’s thoughts and speak them aloud. They are called interpreters. When the Fomalaire needed new ones, they took four teenagers from a doomed airplane — and gave them an impossible job.
Each interpreter is bound to a Fomalaire ambassador: the ambitious Dandekar, the enormous and emotional Mergl, the dramatic Cassel… and a path that, for one interpreter, leads somewhere no one expects.
Two civilizations stand on the edge of war: the warrior Grutacians, mourning a fallen leader, and the Denatans, who have looted his tomb-ship. The interpreters have just forty-eight hours to negotiate peace — or both civilizations, and Earth, will be erased.
Meet the Ambassadors
Each interpreter is bound to a Fomalaire ambassador. Just like people, every ambassador has strengths and challenges.
Dandekar
Known For: Intelligence
Greatest Strength: Strategic thinking
Likes: Questions, honesty, careful planning
Can Be Challenging Because: He expects people to think before they act.
Mergl
Known For: Enthusiasm
Greatest Strength: Loyalty
Likes: Adventures, games, excitement, and his little buddy
Can Be Challenging Because: He doesn’t always realize how much bigger and stronger he is than everyone else.
Cassel
Known For: Confidence
Greatest Strength: Laser focus
Likes: Looking impressive, being admired, taking charge
Can Be Challenging Because: Pride sometimes gets in the way of listening.
The Warring Civilizations
Two powerful civilizations stand on the edge of war and total annihilation. Understanding them is part of every interpreter’s responsibility.
The Grutacians
Known For: Warrior mentality
Greatest Strength: Physical strength and discipline
Likes: Order, strength, tradition
Can Be Challenging Because: Their strength and advanced technology could wipe out Earth.
The Denatans
Known For: Their hideous, drooling stench
Greatest Strength: Slyness
Likes: Anything salvageable
Can Be Challenging Because: They are clever, intelligent, and eager to salvage anything, or any planet.