Tellussa

Tellussa is a fictional planet featured in the science fiction novel "The Children of Time" by Adrian Tchaikovsky. The novel depicts a future where humanity has engineered a civilization of uplifted spiders on this distant world. Tellussa is characterized by its diverse ecosystems and varying environmental conditions across its surface, which influence the evolution and societal development of its arachnid inhabitants.

The planet's history as presented in the book involves attempts by humans to colonize it, leading to conflict and adaptation. The spiders, initially intended to be a subservient species, develop intelligence, complex social structures, and advanced technology independently of human influence. Tellussa serves as a backdrop for exploring themes of evolution, intelligence, and interspecies relations, highlighting the potential for non-human civilizations to emerge and thrive. The unique challenges and opportunities presented by Tellussa's environment are central to the narrative's exploration of these themes.