Tuled
Tuled is a fictional ethnographic term used to describe a small maritime people and their distinctive textile craft in worldbuilding contexts. The name derives from a Tuled language word for binding or tying, reflecting their weaving tradition. In this world, the Tuled inhabit a chain of low-lying islands in the southern archipelago of Lyris, where ocean currents and monsoon winds shape daily life.
Society and language: The Tuled are traditionally organized in kin-based communities, with elder councils guiding weaving
Art and technology: The signature craft is lumen weaving, textiles interwoven with bioluminescent fibers and reflective
Economy and history: Historically, Tuled villages traded lumen cloth with neighboring island communities. Contact with outsiders
Present status: Today, Tuled weaving survives through cultural preservation initiatives and contemporary designers inspired by Tuled