Podtytuy

Podtytuy is a traditional portable shelter system in the fictional world of Arka. Designed for nomadic and mountaineering communities, it provides quick, weather-resistant housing in variable terrain. The name derives from local roots meaning "under cover" and "placed shelter."

Construction centers on a collapsible frame of wood or light metal, covered by weatherproof fabric or felt panels. The modular design allows walls and roof to be added or removed as needed. A floor panel and simple stake system enable rapid deployment, typically by two people within an hour.

Podtytuy variants address climate and use: standard shelters for temporary camps, insulated versions for winter expeditions, and larger configurations for family groups. They are common at seasonal markets and festivals and are employed as emergency housing in disaster-response simulations within the Arkan world.

Origin legends credit a craftsman named Tyun Podty for developing the first unit in the late 19th century. The design spread along trade routes and later to expedition teams and aid organizations. In Arka folklore and contemporary fiction, podtytuy stands for mobility, adaptability, and communal resilience.