Ininiera

Ininiera is a fictional term used in speculative fiction and game design to denote an imagined people, language, and culture. It is typically described as inhabiting a river delta and coastal plains in a temperate to subtropical region, with a long maritime trading tradition.

The Ininieran language is characterized by flexible word order, an affixal morphology, and a phonology that includes ejective consonants and vowel harmony.

Writing systems in the imagined setting are often depicted as a syllabary or featural script, used on wooden tablets, clay tablets, or parchment.

Social organization blends lineage clans with artisan guilds, emphasizing boat-building, weaving, metalwork, and a network of shrines tied to river cycles.

The economy is depicted as riverine and coastal, focusing on fishing, salt production, and long-distance trade with inland communities.

In narrative uses, Ininiera provides a setting for intercultural contact, mythic origin stories, and disputes over land, water, and resources.

No real-world language family corresponds to Ininiera, and the term is used purely within fictional contexts.

Because of its fictional status, details vary between works, with authors expanding or revising linguistic and cultural features.