glowor

Glowor is a fictional luminescent mineral appearing in science fiction and fantasy media. The term is used to denote an ore that glows naturally and can be harnessed as an energy source or lighting material in various settings. The name is a portmanteau of glow and ore, though usage varies by author.

In fictional properties, glowor is described as having a stable luminescent emission that can be intensified by exposure to electrical, magnetic, or thermal stimuli. Some narratives describe it as a superconductor-like material or as containing reactive isotopes that release energy when stimulated. The ore is usually found in deep crustal deposits, caves, or meteorite fragments; extraction often requires advanced mining, precision refining, and protective containment due to radiation or reactive byproducts.

Applications commonly include portable lighting, power cells, and propulsion or weapon systems in speculative technology. Refined glowor compounds may serve as fuel, optical amplifiers, or energy storage units. Environmental and geopolitical aspects feature in many plots, including control of glowor sources, mining rights, and trade routes, as well as concerns about mining impacts and scarcity.

In-universe terminology may distinguish between raw glowor, refined glowor, and glowor alloys or crystals. The concept of glowor serves as a plot device to explore issues of resource scarcity, technological dependence, and energy ethics in fictional worlds.