Bendruom

Bendruom is a fictional celestial body featured in the science fiction novel "Children of Time" by Adrian Tchaikovsky. It is a planet located in the Cyrannics system, orbiting a red dwarf star. The narrative describes Bendruom as a world with a unique and complex ecosystem, shaped by a series of unusual evolutionary pressures.

The planet's surface is characterized by diverse and often extreme environments, including vast oceans, arid deserts, and dense, alien forests. Life on Bendruom has evolved in fascinating ways, with many species exhibiting remarkable adaptations to their specific niches. The novel focuses particularly on the development of intelligent life, the Portiids, an arachnid-like species, and their long journey of technological and societal advancement.

Bendruom's history, as depicted in the book, is marked by periods of both relative stability and catastrophic change. These events have profoundly influenced the evolutionary trajectory of its inhabitants. The planet serves as a central stage for the exploration of themes such as evolution, intelligence, societal development, and the challenges of interspecies interaction. The detailed descriptions of Bendruom's flora, fauna, and geological features contribute significantly to the immersive quality of the novel.