Orlights
Orlights are a fictional species appearing in the science fiction novel "The Book of the New Sun" by Gene Wolfe. They are described as a type of luminous, gelatinous creature that inhabits the subterranean regions of Urth. Orlights are characterized by their soft, pulsing glow, which can range in color from pale blue to vibrant green. They are not sentient in a human sense and seem to exist primarily as a source of light and a minor environmental hazard.
The precise nature and origin of Orlights are not fully explained in the novel. They are often
Despite their seemingly simple nature, Orlights contribute to the dense and often mysterious atmosphere of "The