Orbitaalin

Orbitaalin is a fictional celestial body that features prominently in the mythology and folklore of the planet Xylos. Descriptions of Orbitaalin vary across different Xylosian cultures, but it is generally depicted as a massive, luminous sphere that orbits the planet at a relatively close distance. Some Xylosian texts suggest Orbitaalin is a sentient entity, a guardian spirit watching over Xylos. Others portray it as a dead god, its light a lingering echo of its former glory.

The visual appearance of Orbitaalin is often described as a swirling mass of iridescent colors, though some traditions speak of it as a stark, unchanging white. Its phases, or the changing visibility of its light from Xylos, are significant markers in many Xylosian calendars and religious observances. Festivals and rituals are frequently timed to coincide with specific phases of Orbitaalin. Ancient Xylosian astronomers, though lacking advanced technology, charted Orbitaalin's celestial path with remarkable accuracy, attributing its movements to divine will.

Legends surrounding Orbitaalin often involve tales of creation, prophecy, and the afterlife. It is believed by some Xylosians to be the source of all life on their planet, while others consider it a gateway to the spiritual realm. The Xylosian space program, though nascent, has identified a significant gravitational anomaly in the vicinity of Xylos, which some scientists cautiously suggest could be related to the mythological Orbitaalin, though this remains purely speculative.