Itorins

Itorins are a fictional humanoid species that appear in the science‑fiction setting of the Orlan System. The name is derived from the Inari‑Ith language, in which it means “star‑born.” Genetic analysis, as presented in the 2084 edition of the Orlan Species Compendium, shows that Itorins possess a pentadactyl limb structure and biparental metabolism with a natural bioluminescent dermal layer. Their average lifespan is approximately 120 Earth years, and they exhibit a high tolerance for low‑gravity environments.

First contact with the Itorins is recorded in 2071 during the orbital survey mission Kepler‑12. A cooperative exchange established formal alliances between the Itorin council and the Orion Federation, culminating in the 2073 Treaty of Lyar, which granted Itorin cultural autonomy on the moon Lyar‑IV and reciprocal trade rights. The treaty is often cited in diplomatic studies as an early example of successful interstellar coexistence.

Itorin society is organized into matrilineal clans, each headed by a matriarch known as a "Kaya." The Kaya is responsible for political decisions, resource allocation, and the maintenance of the community's knowledge base. Education is oriented around the Ithonic tradition of communal storytelling and advanced quantum computing, giving the Itorins a reputation for rapid technological innovation. Their cultural productions include the “Resonance Symphonies,” a form of music that utilizes vibrational frequencies unique to the Itorins’ bioluminescent skin.

In popular media, the Itorins have been featured in several works, most notably the 2092 meta‑film "Starlight Accord," which dramatizes the negotiations of the Treaty of Lyar. The film has been praised for its nuanced portrayal of non‑human diplomatic protocols. Despite widespread depiction in fiction, no physical evidence outside the Orlan System has been found to substantiate the existence of Itorins. Scientists speculate that the absence of ecological footprints on nearby river systems may indicate a truly non‑invasive or migratory culture.