Norduri

Norduri is a fictional planet featured in the science fiction novel "The Vengeance of the Space Dragon" by John Smith. The planet is depicted as a harsh, arid world with a thin atmosphere and extreme temperature fluctuations between its long days and nights. Its inhabitants, the Nordurians, are described as a resilient, nomadic species adapted to survive in these challenging conditions.

The Nordurians are characterized by their leathery, grey skin which provides protection from the intense solar radiation and their ability to enter a state of torpor during the coldest periods. Their society is tribal, with a strong emphasis on survival and community. They are skilled hunters, utilizing primitive but effective weaponry to stalk the sparse desert fauna.

The narrative of "The Vengeance of the Space Dragon" involves a conflict between the Nordurians and an interstellar corporation seeking to exploit the planet's rare mineral resources. The Nordurians, despite their technological inferiority, are portrayed as fiercely protective of their homeworld and their way of life, mounting a determined resistance against the invaders. The planet itself plays a significant role in the story, with its unique geography and environmental challenges shaping the events and the characters' actions.