Rozmnoují

Rozmnoují is a fictional term used in speculative fiction and world-building to denote a recurring communal ritual centered on reciprocal exchange and storytelling. The term is presented as a tradition occurring at specific seasonal moments, often around the turning of the year. In the narrative context, the name Rozmnoují is said to derive from a blend of sounds meant to evoke renewal and balance, though no real linguistic origin is claimed outside the fictional setting.

Overview: During Rozmnoují, members gather in a ring or circle. Each participant offers something of symbolic or practical value—a story, a memory, or a traded object. The exchange emphasizes parity: the value of what is given matches the value of what is received. The ritual is typically led by a keeper of memory or a chosen elder, who guides storytelling, songs, or prayers that recall communal history.

Purpose: Rozmnoují serves to reinforce social bonds, resolve minor disputes, and transmit cultural knowledge to younger generations. It is also used as a forum where communities may discuss cooperation, alliances, or resource-sharing in times of scarcity, enhancing intergroup trust.

In fiction: The practice appears across works that share a common world-building framework, used to illustrate themes of reciprocity and collective memory. Variants may adapt to urban or rural settings, but the core idea remains mutual exchange and storytelling.

See also: gift economy, ritual, oral tradition, social memory.