Eilstani

Eilstani is a fictional place that appears in the works of speculative fiction author Anya Sharma. It is depicted as a city-state located on a tidally locked planet, meaning one side perpetually faces its star while the other remains in eternal darkness. Eilstani occupies the twilight zone between these two extremes, a region of perpetual dusk and dawn.

The inhabitants of Eilstani, often referred to as Eilstani themselves, have adapted to this unique environment. Their society is characterized by a deep understanding of light and shadow, with architecture and culture heavily influenced by the constant interplay of dim illumination. Technology in Eilstani often focuses on manipulating and harnessing the ambient light, as well as surviving the extreme temperature gradients that exist between the light and dark sides of their world.

Sharma's writings explore themes of adaptation, survival, and the nature of perception within Eilstani. The city is often portrayed as a place of both beauty and hardship, where life has found a way to flourish in a seemingly inhospitable environment. Details about Eilstani's history, specific political structures, and the finer points of its day-to-day existence are often left to the reader's imagination, serving as a backdrop for character development and thematic exploration. The name "Eilstani" itself does not have a direct etymological root in any known human language, contributing to its alien and otherworldly quality within Sharma's narratives.