Olentoons
Olentoons are a genus of bioluminescent, amorphous lifeforms native to the temperate swamps and cave systems of the planet Lyria in the Vespar Nebula. They appear as gelatinous masses with a glowing central core and radiating tendrils, capable of altering their shape to fit gaps and crevices.
The name Olentoons derives from their self-designation olento, meaning "light-souls" in their language, combined with the
They lack fixed organs and rely on an interwoven cell network. Their colors shift with energy intake
They inhabit damp forests and caves where geothermal warmth and microbial mats are present, forming clusters
In groups, they coordinate bioluminescent pulses to convey information; solitary individuals are more exploratory. They feed
They reproduce asexually through fragmentation; fragments can regenerate into viable individuals. Some populations produce dormant seed
Olentoons appear in ecological research and in local folklore as guardians of memory and light. Scientists