Talrik

Talrik is a fictional planet located in the fictional star system of Aerion, within the Andromeda Galaxy. First introduced in the 2023 science fiction novel "Echoes of Aerion," the planet is depicted as a terrestrial world with a nitrogen-oxygen atmosphere, similar in composition to Earth's. Its surface is characterized by vast, undulating plains covered in a unique bioluminescent flora that emits a soft, blue-green light during the planet's extended night cycle.

The dominant sentient species on Talrik are the Kaelen, a bipedal, reptilian race known for their advanced understanding of bio-engineering and their deeply spiritual connection to their planet's ecosystem. They possess a hierarchical society structured around communal living and a reverence for ancestral knowledge. Talrik's climate is generally temperate, with distinct seasons influenced by its elliptical orbit around Aerion, a yellow dwarf star.

The planet's geological features include a prominent equatorial mountain range, the "Serpentine Peaks," and a single, large ocean, the "Azure Sea," which teems with diverse aquatic life. The Kaelen have developed intricate subterranean cities to protect themselves from occasional solar flares from Aerion, which are more intense than those experienced by Earth. Their technology is largely organic in nature, focusing on harnessing biological processes for energy and construction.