Veekahjustusi

Veekahjustusi is a term from the fictional anthropology of the Veekah people, used to describe a multifaceted ritual that unfolds across the late autumn to early winter season in their societal calendar. In scholarly and internal sources within the fiction, veekahjustusi comprises music, storytelling, feasting, and communal decision making, functioning as a rite of renewal and social cohesion.

Typical proceedings include a processional march, a central narrative cycle performed by a troupe of bards, and a shared meal. Musical elements feature a frame drum, reed flute, and horn, with participants wearing ceremonial garments crafted from local fabrics. The ritual unfolds in designated communal spaces and is often held to coincide with celestial events observed by Veekah communities.

First described in the fictional Veekah Chronicle, veekahjustusi has been a central subject of ethnographic writing within the universe. Later scholars in-universe, such as Mara Ilar and J. Kestrel, expanded the analysis to include variations among local clans and the influence of town markets on practice.

In modern depictions, veekahjustusi is sometimes performed as a festival for residents and visitors alike, though some communities view its commercialization with skepticism. It remains a symbol of Veekah identity and a touchstone for debates about tradition versus modernization.

Key sources include the Veekah Chronicle and the Journal of Veekah Studies, along with contemporary ethnographic guides produced within the fictional world.