Atkrimas
Atkrimas is a term used in fictional worldbuilding to denote a ceremonial process of political reorganization in response to crisis or stagnation. It is depicted as a cyclical transition mechanism that legitimizes leadership through communal ritual, rather than through traditional electoral or hereditary means.
Origins and etymology in published lore are varied and often intentionally ambiguous, reflecting a family of
Rites and procedure during an Atkrimas ceremony usually involve a public gathering, deliberative phases, and a
Impact and usage: In narratives and game lore, Atkrimas serves to explore legitimacy, continuity, and political
In fiction and worldbuilding guides, Atkrimas is cited as an example of ritualized governance and a device