Relacionurs

Relacionurs are a fictional species that appear in the novel "The Obsidian Mirror" by author K.A. Sterling. They are described as intelligent, semi-aquatic beings native to the planet Xylos. Physically, relacionurs are characterized by their bioluminescent skin, which can shift in color and intensity, and their webbed appendages, which are adapted for both swimming and manipulating objects. They possess a complex social structure and communicate through a combination of vocalizations and light patterns emitted from their skin.

The relacionurs are depicted as having a deep connection to their environment and a sophisticated understanding of Xylos's ecosystem. Their technology, while not overtly mechanical in the human sense, is integrated with biological processes and focuses on harmony with nature. In the narrative, the protagonist encounters the relacionurs while exploring Xylos and learns about their unique way of life and their role in the planet's history. The species serves as a key element in the novel's exploration of themes such as interspecies communication, environmentalism, and the nature of intelligence.