Dallime

Dallime is a term used in fiction and online communities to refer to a fictional substance, object, or concept. It does not denote a real-world material or a single standardized idea, and its meaning varies depending on the work or community in which it appears.

In speculative settings, dallime is commonly depicted as a rare or valuable resource with properties such as high energy density, luminescence, or resonance with magical systems. Its exact nature—whether mineral, gas, or energy lattice—differs from story to story, and it may be described as something that powers devices, enables advanced technologies, or acts as a catalyst for spells or phenomena.

In worldbuilding and role-playing contexts, dallime is often used as a plot device: a trade good, a source of conflict, or a required component for artifacts. Its scarcity, distribution, and the challenges of extraction or synthesis frequently influence economic, political, or social dynamics within a hypothetical setting.

Etymology and spelling of dallime are not standardized; the term arises as a neologism in multiple fan works and has spawned variants in some communities. It is not tied to any established scientific or historical concept, and its meaning is defined by the creator or community that uses it.

See also: List of fictional materials; fictional minerals; placeholder names in fiction.