Liidien

Liidien is a term used in speculative fiction and worldbuilding to refer to an ethnolinguistic group, including their language and culture. It is not tied to a single canonical universe; depictions vary across works.

In many portrayals, Liidien communities inhabit a cluster of islands or coastal regions, with maritime economies and strong traditions of navigation and shipbuilding. Social organization is often described as clan- or house-based, with elders or chiefs guiding decision-making.

The Liidien language is treated as an important marker of identity and is described with varying linguistic features depending on author. Some descriptions present it as an agglutinative language with extensive morphological marking, others as a language isolate or with tones. Writing systems vary from syllabaries to logographic-inspired scripts.

Cultural practices commonly highlighted include maritime ceremonies, storytelling, carved woodwork, and music featuring wind instruments. Religion and cosmology differ between settings, but sea, weather, and ancestors commonly play significant roles.

In scholarly writing about worldbuilding, Liidien is cited as an example of how fictional peoples can be constructed with distinct language, social structure, and material culture while allowing diverse interpretations across creators.