Vastrum

Vastrum is a fictional planetary setting widely used in science fiction novels, role‑playing games, and related media. It is commonly described as a temperate world orbiting a mid‑type star, with a spectrum of geographies that includes coastlines, archipelagos, and continental interiors. Because Vastrum appears in multiple continuities, its exact features differ by author, but it is usually portrayed as a world with rich biomes and a history of spacefaring civilizations connected through exploration, trade, and political alliances.

Across depictions, Vastrum’s surface hosts varied climates and ecosystems. Some stories emphasize lush shorelines and fertile river valleys, while others imagine rugged highlands or polar regions. Elements such as a possible orbital ring or networked space habitats appear in several works, illustrating a society that integrates planetary life with orbital infrastructure and interstellar travel.

Vastrum’s lore typically centers on competing polities, merchants, and explorers. Narratives feature ancient civilizations that left behind ruins, later eras of colonization, and occasional interstellar conflicts. Political structures range from loose federations of city‑states to centralized monarchies or republics, with diplomacy and resource management recurring themes in most continuities.

Inhabitants, known as Vastrumi in many tellings, are depicted as diverse and cosmopolitan, valuing science, craftsmanship, and storytelling. Technology spans traditional navigation and sailcraft to advanced propulsion, terraforming, and environmental stewardship. The setting often uses ecological and ethical questions to frame plots, emphasizing cooperation across species and the tension between exploitation and preservation.

Vastrum has appeared in novels, tabletop games, and video games, with fan communities contributing supplementary lore and fan‑made timelines.