Aidoin

Aidoin is a fictional mineral used in speculative fiction and role-playing settings. It is not a real substance, and there is no universally accepted definition; its properties vary by work.

In most depictions, aidoin is a dense, energy-rich ore, often found in remote locations such as asteroid belts or hidden crustal deposits. It may glow or emit radiation and is typically processed to extract energy or rare materials.

Narrative role: Aidoin commonly serves as a driver of commerce and conflict—a valuable resource whose control shapes economies, politics, and technological development. It is sometimes used as a plot device to explore resource scarcity or environmental risk within a story world.

Etymology: The word's origin is uncertain and appears to be a constructed term used by authors rather than derived from a natural language. In some settings it has multiple spellings and meanings, contributing to its flexible use across different works.

See also: fictional minerals; science fiction worldbuilding; energy economics in fiction.