Thoriss
Thoriss is a fictional planet featured in the science fiction novel "A Fire Upon the Deep" by Vernor Vinge. It is a world inhabited by the Tines, a species of sentient, pack-minded dog-like creatures. The Tines are characterized by their intelligence and their complex social structure, which relies on the cooperation of multiple individuals forming a single consciousness. Thoriss is described as a world with a harsh environment, requiring the Tines' unique abilities to survive.
The planet plays a significant role in the novel's narrative, serving as a primary setting for a