kierinthet

Kierinthet is a fictional celestial body that appears in the science fiction novel "The Serpent's Star" by author Elias Thorne. Within the narrative, Kierinthet is depicted as a gas giant located in the Kepler-186 system, a real exoplanet system known to host at least one potentially habitable planet. The novel describes Kierinthet as having a turbulent atmosphere characterized by immense storms and swirling, multicolored clouds. Its gravitational pull is significant, influencing the orbits of the system's other planets and moons.

The indigenous inhabitants of the planet Kepler-186f, referred to as the Lumin, are said to have developed advanced technologies for observing and interacting with Kierinthet. They believe the gas giant holds spiritual significance, viewing its atmospheric phenomena as omens or messages from a higher power. The Lumin have constructed massive orbital observatories to study Kierinthet's complex weather patterns and its internal composition, which is theorized to be rich in exotic elements. The narrative hints at a potential connection between Kierinthet's energy emissions and the development of life on Kepler-186f, though this remains largely speculative within the story. The presence of Kierinthet serves as a significant environmental and cultural factor for the characters and species encountered in Thorne's novel.