kalnus
Kalnus refers to a fictional celestial body within the universe of the science fiction novel "Children of Time" by Adrian Tchaikovsky. This planet is the primary setting for a significant portion of the narrative, serving as the homeworld for a highly intelligent, evolutionary spider species. The planet's environment is depicted as a harsh but ultimately fertile world, characterized by a variety of ecosystems that drive the evolutionary pressures on its inhabitants.
The novel details the long and complex history of Kalnus, tracing the development of its dominant species