Kuivuns
Kuivuns are a fictional ethnolinguistic group created for speculative worldbuilding and used across various collaborative narratives. In the envisioned setting, they inhabit a coastal archipelago in a temperate region where islands are linked by shallow channels and seasonal winds shape travel and trade.
Etymology and identity are loosely tied to a root associated with endurance and drying, reflecting cultural
Geography and demography describe the Kuivuns as semi-nomadic coastal communities clustered on several islands. Villages are
Culture and social structure emphasize reciprocity, seamanship, and ecological knowledge. Elder councils guide communal decisions, while
Language is the Kuivan family, described as agglutinative with vowel harmony and multiple dialects tied to
History and interaction place the Kuivuns in a broader trade network, noting early exchanges with neighboring