Plotien

Plotien is a fictional concept that appears in the science fiction novel "The Chronoliths" by Robert Charles Wilson. Within the narrative, plotien is a type of biological organism that exhibits extraordinary longevity and a unique life cycle tied to the arrival of chronoliths. These chronoliths are massive, alien artifacts that mysteriously appear across the Earth at different points in history, causing significant disruptions.

The plotien are described as appearing in dense, dark forests, seemingly connected to the chronoliths themselves. Their existence is intrinsically linked to these events, suggesting a symbiotic or at least correlative relationship. The novel explores the idea that the plotien may be a form of ecological response or even a deliberate creation by the same entities responsible for the chronoliths. Their biology is not fully detailed, but they are portrayed as ancient and slow-moving, embodying a deep connection to geological and historical time scales. The presence of plotien serves as a subtle but profound indicator of the chronoliths' influence, adding to the novel's exploration of time, humanity's place in the universe, and the impact of unknown forces.