Kyndál

Kyndál is a fictional celestial body featured in the science fiction novel "The Stars, My Destination" by Alfred Bester. Within the narrative, Kyndál is a planet orbiting a binary star system, making its climate and environment highly unpredictable and extreme. The planet is characterized by its harsh conditions, including violent storms and fluctuating temperatures, which have shaped its unique flora and fauna.

The story's protagonist, Gully Foyle, visits Kyndál in his quest for vengeance. His experiences on the planet are formative, forcing him to adapt to its unforgiving nature and drawing upon its resources for survival. Kyndál serves as a crucible for Foyle's transformation, highlighting the resilience of life in the face of overwhelming adversity. The planet's portrayal emphasizes a world where survival is a constant struggle, and only the fittest can endure. Its existence in the novel contributes to the richly imagined and perilous universe Bester created.