Luvorian

Luvorian is a fictional planet featured in the science fiction novel "The Starfarer's Legacy" by Anya Sharma. It is described as a tidally locked world, meaning one side perpetually faces its star, Solara, while the other remains in eternal darkness. This extreme condition creates distinct biomes and ecosystems across the planet.

The sun-facing side, known as the Daylands, is a scorched desert region. Temperatures are extremely high, and life here is scarce, primarily consisting of hardy, heat-resistant flora and fauna adapted to survive the intense radiation. Water is a precious commodity, found only in deep subterranean reserves.

The twilight zone, or Gloomlands, is a more temperate region where the light is perpetual dawn or dusk. This area supports the most diverse life on Luvorian, with lush, bioluminescent forests and a complex food web. Many of the planet's sentient species, like the Luvorians themselves, inhabit this region.

The dark side, dubbed the Nightlands, is a frozen wasteland. Extreme cold and lack of light have led to unique adaptations, including chemosynthetic organisms and creatures that rely on infrared vision. These regions are largely unexplored by the novel's protagonists due to the hazardous conditions.

The Luvorians are depicted as a species with a strong connection to their planet's unique environment, developing technologies and cultures that reflect the challenges and opportunities presented by their tidally locked world. Their society is structured around resource management and survival strategies adapted to the distinct zones of Luvorian.