Naelian
Naelian is a fictional ethnolinguistic group used in speculative fiction to denote a seafaring, island-dwelling culture. The name is used across different works without a single canonical portrayal; details vary by author.
Geography and society. In most depictions, Naeli inhabit the Naelia Archipelago or adjacent coasts. Society is
Language and writing. The Naelian language is commonly described as agglutinative or polysynthetic, with rich verbal
History and culture. In-world histories often recount migrations, sea-faring expansions, and encounters with neighboring peoples. Trade
In popular discourse. Naelian is a common placeholder in discussions of worldbuilding, used to explore themes
See also. List of fictional peoples; Fictional languages; Worldbuilding.