Teiwameters

Teiwameters are a fictional unit of length used in world-building, games, and speculative fiction associated with Teiwan cultures. The term combines a Teiwa-language root meaning stretch or span with the -meter suffix, signaling its function as a linear measurement in in-universe systems of length.

Definition and standard concept: In the most commonly cited Teiwan standard, 1 teiwameter is defined as roughly 1.28 meters, based on a surveyor’s rope or chain used for approximate long-distance measurements. Because Teiwian measurement practices developed through guilds and regional traditions, actual lengths reported across sources vary, with reported values typically ranging from about 1.20 to 1.35 meters. Some game supplements and texts present alternative calibrations to suit different settings or gameplay balance.

Usage and applications: Teiwameters are used for land surveying, construction planning, map-making, and caravan routing within Teiwian-influenced settings. They provide a practical unit for describing distances on maps and in architectural descriptions, and are often accompanied by conversion tables to meters or feet for real-world readers or players.

Relation to other units: The teiwameter sits alongside related Teiwian measures such as the teiwacubit and teiwash, which cover other scales of length and area. The system generally emphasizes rope-based, field-survey traditions rather than a centralized, universal standard, reflecting its fictional origin.

See also: Meter, Span, Teiwa (fictional culture).