Likviids

Likviids are a fictional ethnolinguistic group created for worldbuilding and speculative storytelling. In the primary fictional chronology, they are described as inhabiting riverine lowlands along the Lomar River on the continent of Nuralia, though exact geography varies by source. They are often presented as a people with a strong dependence on water transport, fishing, and seasonal agriculture, shaping a culture oriented around the rhythms of the river.

The Likviid language is depicted as part of a small, distinct language family, characterized by agglutinative morphology and a relatively flexible word order. It is typically described as having a rich system of kinship terms and a set of vocalic sounds that reflect their aquatic environment. Ethnographers in the lore note that bilingualism with neighboring speech communities is common, especially among traders and navigators.

Society among the Likviids is commonly described as organized around kin-based communities and elder councils. Clans play a central role in social life, with customary law guiding land use, marriage, and resource sharing. Craft specialization includes boat-building, pottery, and beadwork, all of which support riverine trade networks. Religious life frequently centers on water spirits and river deities, with rituals tied to flood cycles, harvests, and safe navigation.

History in the fiction is sparse and often reconstructed from oral tradition and later inscriptions. The Likviids are portrayed as good navigators and traders who maintained long-standing exchanges with inland and upland groups. In contemporary media and games, they appear as a river-focused, crafts-based society with a distinctive material culture and oral heritage.