Templows

Templows are a fictional ethnolinguistic group described in fantasy and speculative fiction. The term refers both to the people and to a distinctive architectural and cultural tradition known as templow building, which uses modular blocks that can be rearranged to form homes, public spaces, and infrastructure.

Geography and settlement

Templows inhabit river valleys and coastal plains within a broadly defined eastern region of their fictional world. Their settlements are organized around central markets and templow yards, with districts often laid out to maximize communal labor and exchange. The modular nature of templow architecture encourages adaptive, reconfigurable neighborhoods that can respond to environmental changes or population shifts.

Culture and society

Social life centers on guilds of builders, traders, storytellers, and artisans. Governance tends to a council of elders and master practitioners, with representation earned through merit and community consensus. The templow language is described as agglutinative, featuring a rich system of honorifics and a terminology set tied to construction, craft, and social roles.

Technology and economy

Templow construction emphasizes sustainability and local materials. Blocks are manufactured in dedicated workshops, transported by waterways, and assembled without heavy reliance on external labor. The economy blends craft production with barter and market-based exchange, exporting timber, pottery, textiles, and architectural components.

In fiction

Templows appear across multiple works and game settings as a versatile, modular people. Their portrayal varies by author, but common threads include adaptability, communal cooperation, and a strong association with building and space arrangement. No single canon defines them, allowing diverse interpretations within worldbuilding contexts.