Owulacj

Owulacj is a term used in speculative fiction and worldbuilding to denote a fictional concept with flexible meanings. Across works it functions as an umbrella label rather than a single object, applying to artifacts, ideas, or practices that connect memory, identity, or technology within a fictional setting.

Etymology: The word is a constructed coinage with no fixed origin in the real world. In-universe, its roots are attributed to various fictional languages or cultures, and many authors treat the term as a neutral label rather than a descriptive word. There is no canonical etymology.

Usage: The most common interpretation describes owulacj as a ceremonial or symbolic object that stores, transmits, or preserves collective memory or cultural knowledge. In cyberpunk or techno-fantasy contexts, it can denote a protocol, interface, or data artifact that links individuals or communities across time or space. In some narratives, owulacj is the name of a city, guild, or scholarly tradition associated with memory-work or archival practice. The form and function of an owulacj thus vary by author and work.

See also: worldbuilding, fictional artifacts, constructed languages.