Loihin
Loihin is a fictional ethnolinguistic group commonly appearing in worldbuilding, fantasy literature, and role-playing settings. The term refers to a seafaring people whose territory lies across an archipelago in the northern seas. In most depictions, the Loihin are organized as a loose federation of island communities rather than a centralized state.
The name Loihin is drawn from the Loihinish language, in which loih denotes water and the suffix
Loihin communities occupy several densely wooded islands and shallow shores. Central hubs function as marketplaces and
Social life centers on maritime work, with roles such as navigators, boatwrights, fishers, and salt producers.
Navigation is a core cultural skill, blending star lore with sea currents. A rite of passage involves
Appearing across multiple works, the Loihin are described as having migrated from a homeland centuries ago