Selgroks

Selgroks are a fictional species from the science fiction novel "The Starless Sea" by Erin Morgenstern. They are described as a type of fantastical creature that inhabits the vast, subterranean library known as the Starless Sea. While their exact physical form is not definitively detailed, they are presented as inhabitants of this hidden world, existing alongside the librarians and other denizens of the archives. Selgroks appear to be integral to the functioning and mythology of the Starless Sea, though their specific roles and abilities are often enigmatic, contributing to the dreamlike and mysterious atmosphere of the setting. They are not portrayed as overtly threatening or benevolent, but rather as a natural, albeit strange, part of the environment. Their existence adds to the sense of wonder and the discovery of hidden realities that is central to the novel's themes. Understanding the Selgroks involves immersing oneself in the symbolic and metaphorical landscape of the story rather than seeking literal biological explanations.