Teliku

Teliku is a fictional archipelago and cultural-linguistic concept used in speculative fiction and world-building communities. In most settings, Teliku denotes both the geography of nine major islands and the languages spoken there.

The archipelago lies in a temperate-tropical transitional zone, with volcanic islands and coral islets. The combined population is diverse, with several urban centers on the principal islands. The economy centers on sustainable fishing, boatbuilding, salt production, and crafts.

According to canon, Teliku formed a loose federation known as the Teliku Confederacy, established after a series of maritime treaties. In many stories, the confederacy operates a rotating council and a customary law code called the Tide Charter. External relations involve trading networks with neighboring polities.

Teliku languages form a small language family with multiple dialects; shared maritime vocabulary and navigational terms are common features. Cultural life emphasizes storytelling and navigational rituals, while architecture favors coral stone and timber. Local crafts include ropework, net-making, and lacquered wooden wares.

Teliku has a presence in fan encyclopedias and world-building forums, where the setting is discussed as a case study in confederacy governance, intercultural exchange, and maritime infrastructure within a fictional universe.