Inenöörid

Inenöörid are a fictional coastal community described in speculative fiction and role-playing materials. They are typically depicted as a compact society of artisans and engineers living on a chain of island settlements in a northern maritime region. The Inenöörid place high value on practical knowledge, repair, and mutual aid, organizing themselves around craft guilds and family networks.

Etymology and language: The name is said to derive from local terms meaning "inner craft" and "people," with variations across authors proving inconsistent.

In the stories, they arose during a period of isolation and trade disruption, forming guild-based settlements that prioritized durable construction and hands-on problem solving. They built shipyards, watchtowers, and mechanical devices that supported island communities.

Society is organized through a council of master artisans and captains, elected by guild members. Property and apprenticeship follow customary law, with intergenerational crafts taught from parents to apprentices.

The economy centers on shipbuilding, metalworking, carpentry, and repair services. Crafts cooperatives, micro-factories, and barter networks link island settlements and neighboring regions.

Education emphasizes apprenticeship; training lasts several years, rotating between shipyards and workshops. Annual craft fairs and sea-voyage festivals mark community life.

Beliefs are diverse; some narratives describe sea spirits or ancestor veneration, but there is no single official creed.

The Inenöörid appear in multiple novels, games, and world-building settings, where authors adapt their technology level from late medieval to early industrial.