Sigurimin
Sigurimin is a traditional ceremonial ritual described in the folklore and world-building literature of the fictional Aelori people. It serves to seal social contracts, validate marriages, and consecrate agreements between kin groups and communities. The ritual is characterized by an oath, the exchange of symbolic tokens, and a communal feast that follows a formal sequence of steps.
Its name comes from the Aelori language, combining roots meaning 'seal' and 'promise.' In the language, sigur-
Scholars locate the origins of sigurimin in the coastal city-state of Velorin, dating to the early medieval
Typical sequence begins with preparation: a neutral site is chosen, altars or cords are placed. The officiant—often
Sigurimin functions as social proof of trust, enabling enforcement of agreements through communal oversight and reputational
While the core symbolic structure remains, regional variants exist: some communities add music performances, fire rituals,
See also: ritual, oath, social contract, alliance, marriage customs.