Parandaluar

Parandaluar is a neologism used in speculative discourse to describe the deliberate alignment of multiple narrative strands within a single cohesive framework. It is often discussed in the context of fan studies, transmedia storytelling, and theory around canon reconciliation. The adjective parandaluar and the verb parandaluar (to parandaluar) are used to refer to acts or processes of achieving continuity across divergent canons.

Etymology: The origin is uncertain; the term appears in online discussions and niche essays from the early 21st century and is typically treated as a constructed or portmanteau neologism rather than a term with a formal lineage.

Definition: Parandaluar denotes methods that reconcile inconsistencies across parallel narratives through strategies like canonical harmonization, meta-narrative framing, temporal alignment, and explicating divergences within story explanations. It is not a formal theory but a descriptive label for creative practice.

Applications: In fan fiction, media criticism, and transmedia projects, parandaluar strategies may include cross-universe crossovers, retconning, deliberate ambiguity, or the use of in-universe glossaries. It is also used in discussions of adaptation where multiple source materials are merged.

Reception: As a niche term, it has limited scholarly acceptance; some view it as useful for categorizing creative techniques, others criticize for vagueness and lack of clear methodology.

See also: crossovers, canon, fan fiction, metafiction, transmedia storytelling.