Szói

Szói is a fictional ethnolinguistic group and language created for contemporary fantasy literature and world-building projects. In various works, the Szói are portrayed as mountain-dwelling communities with a distinctive language, customs, and material culture. While there is no single canonical depiction, common elements place the Szói in the highland zones of a fictional continent, where they are depicted as self-reliant and tightly knit along clan lines.

The Szói language is described as agglutinative with vowel harmony, and in some texts it is shown with a traditional script inspired by runic or early medieval forms. The language is often paired with a rich oral tradition, including epic tales, genealogies, and songs.

Social organization tends to center on kin-based clans or lineages, with councils or chieftains guiding communal decisions. Craftsmanship such as weaving, woodcarving, and metalwork is valued, and ceremonial life centers on seasonal cycles, ancestor remembrance, and communal feasting. Norms emphasize hospitality, mutual aid, and endurance; portrayals of gender roles vary across works.

In canon, Szói history extends to antiquity, featuring migrations, trade with neighboring groups, and periods of contact that shaped language and customs. The Szói often appear in settings to explore themes of identity, autonomy, and intercultural interaction within a broader fictional world.