Æutherians

Æutherians are a fictional sentient species originating from the planet Æther, a gas giant with a dense, electrically charged atmosphere. Their physical form is not solid in the conventional sense, but rather a complex, semi-corporeal energy matrix that can coalesce and disperse. This unique physiology allows them to exist within the turbulent atmospheric conditions of their homeworld, drawing sustenance directly from the ambient electrical energy.

The Æutherian society is largely nomadic, drifting through the upper layers of Æther. They communicate through a form of bio-luminescent pattern shifting and subtle electromagnetic emissions, a process that is difficult for other species to fully comprehend. Their life cycle is also tied to the planet's atmospheric phenomena, with reproduction occurring during massive electrical storms that sweep across Æther.

While Æutherians are generally peaceful and reclusive, their ability to manipulate electromagnetic fields can be used defensively. Encounters with other spacefaring species are rare, primarily due to the extreme environmental challenges of reaching Æther and the Æutherians' own disinterest in interstellar expansion. Their understanding of the universe is based on energy flows and atmospheric dynamics, making their perspective vastly different from species that rely on solid matter and conventional physics.