Lakeens
Lakeens are a fictional ethnolinguistic group described here to illustrate a concise encyclopedia-style entry. They are traditionally associated with a lake-centered region on the fictional continent of Valoria. The Lakeen homeland is a network of interconnected freshwater lakes surrounded by forests and wetlands. Historically, Lakeens relied on fishing, reed crafts, and canoe-based transport, developing boatbuilding and navigation skills that linked communities around the lake system.
Social organization centers on extended kin groups and councils of elders. Kinship and descent influence marriage,
Language and communication: The Lakeen language belongs to the hypothetical Lakean language family and comprises two
History and contemporary status: Archaeological remains indicate long-term habitation around the lakes, with trade networks extending