Hagal
the Jewel Planet
Hagal was the Jewel Planet of the Theta Shaowei star system, the source of many of the crown jewels of the known universe. Mined out under Shaddam I, it yielded the blue-green quartz throne of later Padishah Emperors.
Hagal, known as the Jewel Planet, was the second planet of the Theta Shaowei star system and the source of many of the precious crown jewels of the known universe. Ruled by a County General and counted among the League Worlds, it was famed for its soostones and fire opals, and it was the home of House Hagal. Its mineral wealth left its mark on the highest seat of the Imperium long after the world itself had been stripped bare.
The Jewel Planet#
Hagal, also known as the Jewel Planet, was the second planet of the Theta Shaowei star system. It was ruled by a County General and was counted among the League Worlds. The world was the origin of many of the precious crown jewels of the known universe, and it was particularly famous for its soostones and fire opals. It was the home of House Hagal.
Mined out under Shaddam I#
Hagal was mined out completely in the time of Padishah Emperor Shaddam I. Even after its wealth was exhausted, the world left its mark on the Imperium: subsequent emperors sat upon a throne carved from a single piece of translucent blue-green Hagal quartz, a relic of the Jewel Planet at the very center of imperial power.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hagal?
- Hagal, known as the Jewel Planet, was the second planet of the Theta Shaowei star system and the source of many of the precious crown jewels of the known universe. Ruled by a County General and counted among the League Worlds, it was famed for its soostones and fire opals, and it was the home of House Hagal.
- Why is Hagal called the Jewel Planet?
- Hagal was the origin of many of the precious crown jewels of the known universe. It was particularly famous for its soostones and fire opals.
- What happened to Hagal's mineral wealth?
- Hagal was mined out completely in the time of Padishah Emperor Shaddam I. Even after its wealth was exhausted, the world left its mark on the Imperium.
- What was the throne of the Padishah Emperors made from?
- After Hagal was mined out, subsequent emperors sat upon a throne carved from a single piece of translucent blue-green Hagal quartz, a relic of the Jewel Planet at the center of imperial power.
Sources
- WikiHagal — Dune Wiki entry
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