Alarint

Alarint is a fictional planet located in the Andromeda Galaxy. It is known for its vibrant, bioluminescent flora that illuminates the landscape during the planet's long nights. The dominant intelligent species, the Lumina, are a sentient, insectoid race that communicate through a complex system of light pulses and pheromones. Their society is highly communal, with individuals dedicating their lives to the collective well-being of their hive-like cities.

The Lumina have developed advanced bio-engineering techniques, allowing them to cultivate and manipulate their native plant life for food, shelter, and even tools. Their cities are living structures, grown and shaped from specialized flora, seamlessly integrated with the natural environment. Alarint's atmosphere is rich in oxygen and nitrogen, with trace amounts of a unique gas that enhances the Lumina's bioluminescent capabilities.

Despite their advanced bio-technology, the Lumina have shown little interest in interstellar travel or outward expansion. Their focus remains on maintaining the delicate ecological balance of Alarint and furthering their understanding of the planet's natural phenomena. Encounters with other species have been rare, and the Lumina generally observe from a distance, preferring to avoid direct interaction. Their culture is deeply spiritual, centered around the cycles of light and life on their home world.