Distria

Distria is a fictional planet located in the Andromeda Galaxy. It is known for its unusual atmospheric composition, which gives its sky a perpetual twilight hue of violet and deep orange. The planet's surface is characterized by vast, crystalline deserts and towering, bioluminescent fungi that dominate the landscape in its temperate regions. Life on Distria has evolved to thrive in low-light conditions, with many species possessing enhanced sensory organs and the ability to generate their own light.

The dominant sentient species on Distria are the Lumina, a humanoid race with translucent skin that allows their internal bioluminescent organs to be visible. They possess a deep connection to the planet's natural energy flows, which they harness for technology and their intricate societal structure. The Lumina are a peaceful, contemplative people, focused on understanding the universe and their place within it. Their cities are built in harmony with the environment, often integrated into natural rock formations or emerging from the giant fungi.

Distria's geological activity is characterized by slow-moving tectonic plates and infrequent but powerful geothermal events. These events are believed to be the source of the planet's unique mineral deposits, which the Lumina utilize in their advanced, yet environmentally conscious, technologies. The planet has a single, large moon that exhibits complex tidal patterns, influencing both the planet's geography and the Lumina's cultural practices. Exploration of Distria by off-world species is rare, as the planet's unique conditions and the Lumina's isolationist tendencies have largely kept it undiscovered by the wider galactic community.