Darkover

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Darkover
Darkover location
The above illustration shows Darkover as the planet on the left with its four moons: Liriel, Kyrrdis, Idriel and Mormallor. In the background is a representation of the Cottman red giant star.
First appearance	The Planet Savers (1958 (1958))
Created by	Marion Zimmer Bradley
In-universe information
Type	Terrestrial planet
Moon(s)	4
Continents	1
Oceans	1

Darkover is the planet that gives its name to the Darkover series of science fiction-fantasy novels and short stories by Marion Zimmer Bradley and others published since 1958.^[1] According to the novels, Darkover is the only habitable planet of seven orbiting a fictional red giant star called Cottman.