Eiheittojen

Eiheittojen is a fictional term used to describe both a coastal archipelago and the traditional cultural practice associated with it in world-building and game lore. In this usage, Eiheittojen denotes a cluster of islands famed for a ceremonial code that forbids throwing objects in public during certain rites. The term appears in various manuals and narratives as part of a broader cultural system.

Geographically, the Eiheittojen Archipelago comprises about forty islands, with rocky coastlines, conifer forests, and frequent fog. The principal island, Vaarra, hosts most settlements, including the harbor town of Laitori. A network of tidal channels and wind-swept beaches shapes daily life, while the northern shores remain sparsely populated.

Origins are described in legends and early annals, often linking the practice to a maritime vow made after a shipwreck. Modern interpretation places the eiheitto code within a tradition of communal restraint and social peace, gradually formalized into seasonal rites and inter-village agreements.

Society is largely decentralized, with small fishing villages and craft cooperatives. The midsummer festival centers on the eiheitto ceremony, during which participants refrain from throwing objects and instead participate in ceremonial offerings, music, and boat processions. Gift exchange and mutual aid underpin social ties.

Economy relies on fishing, boat-building, and loom weaving. Local councils regulate resource use, dispute resolution, and festival organization, drawing on customary law. The archipelago maintains a modest trade network with neighboring regions, exchanging timber, fish, and carved goods for salt, metal tools, and grain.

Architecturally, Eiheittojen is known for stilt houses along sheltered inlets, carved wooden totems, and a lighthouse system that guides vessels through fog and reefs. The cultural heritage is preserved in annual songs, crafts, and navigational knowledge transmitted through generations.