Avsies

Avsies is a term encountered in several online glossaries and fan-created wikis, with no universally accepted definition. It can function as a plural noun or as a proper noun, and its meaning varies depending on the context and source.

In speculative fiction and tabletop role-playing communities, avsies are commonly described as a fictional creature or group of creatures. Because there is no canonical description, writers establish their own traits, habitats, and social roles, resulting in a wide range of depictions from benign companions to elusive guides.

Beyond creatures, avsies may also appear as a naming element in worldbuilding projects or as a surname variant in some fan communities. The term is largely localized to hobbyist spaces and rarely appears in formal reference works.

Etymology is uncertain. Some hypotheses link avsies to the Latin avis or the English avian, with a plural-like suffix added to create a fictional plural, but there is no authoritative etymology.

See also: fictional creatures, worldbuilding terms.