Rohnik
Rohnik is a fictional planet featured in the science fiction novel "The Last Starfarer" by Elara Vance. The planet is characterized by its unusual atmospheric composition, which causes vibrant, ever-shifting auroras visible from its surface. Its terrain is a mix of crystalline deserts and bioluminescent flora, thriving in the planet's low-light conditions. The native inhabitants of Rohnik, known as the Lumina, are a silicon-based lifeform with a unique empathic communication system. They are depicted as reclusive and deeply connected to their planet's energy cycles.
The story of "The Last Starfarer" involves a human protagonist, Captain Eva Rostova, crash-landing on Rohnik.