Vieris

Vieris is a fictional planet featured in the science fiction novel "The Last Starfarer" by Elara Vance. It is described as a terrestrial world orbiting a binary star system, resulting in unique and often extreme environmental conditions. The planet's surface is characterized by vast, crystalline deserts and volatile, mineral-rich oceans. The atmosphere is thin and highly ionized, making unprotected surface exploration perilous.

The indigenous life on Vieris is believed to be silicon-based, adapted to the planet's harsh chemistry and fluctuating temperatures. These life forms are rarely encountered by off-worlders and are subjects of ongoing scientific speculation. Historically, Vieris was a site of intense mining operations by a now-extinct interstellar corporation seeking rare energy crystals. These operations left behind significant environmental scars and abandoned subterranean complexes.

The novel "The Last Starfarer" portrays Vieris as a forgotten outpost, a place where remnants of past endeavors and the potential for undiscovered life coexist. It serves as a backdrop for the protagonist's quest to uncover lost technologies and understand the planet's ecological secrets. The planet's isolation and inherent dangers contribute to its enigmatic reputation within the novel's narrative.