Linnutee

Linnutee is a term used primarily in fictional settings to denote a luminous network connecting places, beings, or memories. The term does not refer to a scientifically recognised phenomenon in the real world and has no single canonical definition. In common world-building usage, Linnutee appears as a braided lattice of light that can be perceived or navigated by attuned individuals or technologies.

Some works portray Linnutee as a mode of instant or near-instant travel across space via the lattice; others depict it as a symbolic map of cultural memory or a communication medium that transmits emotions as flickers of light. Etymology is usually attributed to authors’ invention or constructed languages; there is no standard linguistic origin. In reception, Linnutee has been adopted by fans and game communities as a flexible concept to describe luminous infrastructure in fantasy or sci-fi settings. It is sometimes used metaphorically to denote connectivity or shared heritage.

The term remains informal and context-dependent; readers should refer to the specific work for its defined meaning. Because of its polyvalent nature, Linnutee is commonly used as a placeholder concept in discussions of world-building, serving as a shorthand for systems of light, memory, or travel that defy conventional physics.