Tsequin

Tsequin is a fictional term used in world-building and speculative fiction as a proper noun with varying meanings across works. It is not tied to a single real-world place or object. Because Tsequin is a constructed term, there is no canonical etymology; in-universe explanations differ, ranging from a derivative of an ancient trade language to a phonetic coinage by settlers.

In geography, Tsequin can denote different kinds of places depending on the setting. In some narratives, it is the name of a city in a mountainous region known for metalwork and caravan trade. In others, it refers to an archipelago, a province, or a kingdom.

Culturally, Tsequin may designate a people, the Tsequinians, with distinct crafts and rituals, or it can describe a movement or philosophy within a fictional society.

As a material, Tsequin appears as a mineral or gemstone with luminescent properties or energy-related uses in certain stories.

In gaming and media, Tsequin is used as a versatile world-building label to anchor geography, culture, and economy without prescribing a single canonical meaning.