Rieia

Rieia is a fictional planet featured in the science fiction novel "The Last Light of Polaris" by A.J. Rivers. The planet is depicted as a harsh, resource-rich world inhabited by a resilient but technologically primitive species known as the Kryll. Rieia's environment is characterized by extreme weather patterns, including frequent seismic activity and intense solar radiation, making survival a constant challenge for its inhabitants.

The Kryll have adapted to these harsh conditions, developing a deep understanding of their planet's geology and ecology. They live in subterranean settlements to protect themselves from the surface's dangers and have a societal structure that emphasizes cooperation and resourcefulness. Their technology, while not advanced in a galactic sense, is sophisticated in its application to their specific environment, focusing on mining, geothermal energy, and bio-engineering for survival.

In the narrative of "The Last Light of Polaris," Rieia becomes a focal point due to its valuable mineral deposits, attracting the attention of off-world corporations. The conflict arises from the potential exploitation of Rieia's resources and the displacement of the Kryll. The novel explores themes of colonialism, environmentalism, and the clash between different levels of technological and societal development through the interactions between the human protagonists and the Kryll on Rieia. The planet's unique ecosystem and the Kryll's way of life are central to the story's development and its exploration of these complex issues.