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. She must learn to survive in this alien environment and understand the Lumina to find a way to repair her ship and return home. Rohnik serves as a central location for much of the novel's plot, exploring themes of interspecies understanding, environmental adaptation, and the search for belonging. The planet's unique ecosystem and the Lumina's culture are integral to the narrative, presenting both challenges and unexpected aid to the stranded starfarer. The novel does not specify Rohnik's galactic location, leaving its celestial coordinates to the reader's imagination.