Gicia

Gicia is a term used in speculative fiction and certain theoretical discussions to denote a form of communal storytelling that emerges from collaborative memory work. In most depictions, Gicia involves a small circle of participants who contribute personal or collective memories, which are then retold and braided by a rotating storyteller to form a continuous narrative. The emphasis is on consensus-building, memory preservation, and ethical reflection.

The term is not attested as a real-world practice; rather, it appears in fiction, game design discussions, and theoretical writings on narrative culture. Etymology for Gicia is typically presented as a constructed word, with no established linguistic origin.

In fictional worlds where Gicia appears, the ritual can function as a social technology for conflict resolution, education, and social cohesion. Variants may include musical or performative elements, or may be entirely verbal. Some authors use Gicia to explore how collective memory shapes identity, while designers might employ it as a mechanic for collaborative storytelling in role-playing games or interactive narratives.

Scholarly interest tends to focus on how Gicia models memory, authorship, and agency within a group, and how asymmetries of power are negotiated in the storytelling process. See also communal storytelling, ritual, memory studies, and collaborative narrative.