Maginmar

Maginmar is a fictional celestial body featured in the science fiction novel "Children of Time" by Adrian Tchaikovsky. Within the narrative, Maginmar is a planet inhabited by a highly intelligent, avian-like species known as the Portiids. These creatures have evolved a complex society and technology, though their understanding of the universe is initially limited by their terrestrial perspective. The novel describes Maginmar as a world with a breathable atmosphere and diverse ecosystems, supporting the Portiids' civilization.

The Portiids' journey on Maginmar is characterized by their scientific advancements, particularly in areas related to understanding their own biology and the natural world around them. They develop sophisticated tools and systems, often leveraging their unique physical attributes as winged beings. Their society is depicted as one that values knowledge and progress, though it also faces internal challenges and external threats, including the eventual arrival of human refugees.

The planet Maginmar serves as a crucial backdrop for the Portiids' development and their eventual interaction with humanity. It is the cradle of their civilization, a testament to their evolutionary success and their capacity for complex thought and societal organization. The story explores how their unique environment and biology have shaped their culture and their technological trajectory, contrasting it with the human approach to survival and adaptation.