areographers

Areographers are fictional beings or entities often found in speculative fiction, particularly in genres like science fiction and fantasy. The term itself is derived from "areo-", referring to Mars, and "-grapher", meaning one who writes or describes. Therefore, an areographer is essentially an observer, recorder, or describer of Martian phenomena.

In literature and other media, areographers might be depicted as scientists, explorers, or even native inhabitants of Mars who document their world. Their work could involve cataloging the planet's landscapes, observing its unique flora and fauna if they exist, or chronicling its history and culture. The role of an areographer can vary greatly depending on the specific narrative and the author's vision of Mars. They might be portrayed as objective chroniclers, romantic poets inspired by the Martian vistas, or even as individuals struggling to understand a world vastly different from their own. The concept allows for the exploration of themes such as discovery, understanding alien environments, and the human drive to document and comprehend the unknown. Their creations, or "areography," would be the collected body of knowledge and artistic interpretations about Mars.