The Twilight Belt (Primary Habitation Zone)

The twilight belt, a narrow band spanning 200 to 300 kilometers, serves as the lifeline of Duskara. This equatorial region is the only naturally habitable zone on the planet, with temperatures ranging from temperate near the night side to moderately hot closer to the day side. The constant winds, born from the collision of hot and cold air masses, sweep across the belt, sculpting its landscapes and shaping its ecosystems.

The twilight belt is the center of Duskara’s water cycle, with liquid water flowing through atmospheric precipitation and underground reserves. This region also supports the majority of the planet’s flora and fauna, all of which have evolved to thrive under the challenging conditions of strong winds and fluctuating temperatures. Human civilization has adapted to these extremes, establishing settlements that stretch linearly along the habitable zone. Eighty percent of Duskara’s population resides here, in cities fortified against the relentless winds. Vertical farming provides sustenance, and wind turbines supply energy, but life in the twilight belt is far from easy. Superstorms, resource scarcity, and ongoing battles to maintain infrastructure are constant challenges that test human resilience.