Ryeand
Ryeand is a fictional region and cultural concept used primarily in speculative fiction and collaborative worldbuilding. The term denotes a rural landscape where rye agriculture defines daily life, economy, and ritual. The name combines the English word rye with the suffix and, intended to evoke a land where grain dominates the terrain and social organization.
Origins and usage: Ryeand originated in online writing communities as a prompt for worldbuilding exercises in
Geography and society: Ryeand landscapes are described as open plains or rolling hills with river corridors
Reception and significance: In the context of worldbuilding, Ryeand serves as a flexible template for exploring
See also: Worldbuilding, Grain agriculture, Ethnographic fiction.