Próniowian
Próniowians are a fictional ethnolinguistic group described as originating from the Próniowa archipelago, a coastal region in the northern seas. The term covers both the people and their language. The language is described as having several dialects and a unique syllabic script introduced in the medieval period; most speakers are bilingual with the regional lingua franca.
The ethnonym derives from the regional name Próniowa and the suffix -ian used for demonyms.
Core settlements date to the early medieval era, established along lagoons and inlets. Through maritime trade
Social life centers on kin groups and seafaring professions. Traditional crafts include boat-building, rope-work, and carved
The Próniowian language has northern and southern dialects; the script, called Próniograf, is taught in cultural
The population is commonly cited as approximately 1.5 million. Most live on the archipelago, with diaspora
The Próniowians are often cited in studies of coastal ethnogenesis and cultural preservation, and their symbols—the