tollag
Tollag is a fictional entity appearing in the science fiction novel "A Fire Upon the Deep" by Vernor Vinge. It is a unique and ancient species characterized by its silicon-based biology and its ability to exist in multiple physical forms simultaneously. Tollag are known for their immense age and their deep understanding of the universe's fundamental laws. They inhabit the "Beyond," a region of space where the laws of physics are unstable and sentience is difficult to maintain.
The species is described as being immensely powerful, capable of manipulating space and time in ways that
In the narrative, Tollag play a crucial role in the unfolding events, acting as both a source