Vikivaki
Vikivaki is a fictional archipelago used in worldbuilding and speculative fiction to explore a maritime culture blending seafaring traditions with neighboring influences. The name Vikivaki is constructed; in in-world languages it is commonly interpreted as "water people" or "sea community," with variations across island dialects.
The archipelago consists of about a dozen major islands and numerous islets, set in temperate seas. Rugged
Settlement is described as early seafaring clans forming trade leagues; later unification or confederation under a
Vikivaki society emphasizes kinship networks, craftsmanship, and oral storytelling. The culture is known for ropework, woodcarving,
Historically reliant on fishing and shipbuilding, Vikivaki economies expanded into local trade hubs, agriculture in the
Governance is portrayed as a decentralized federation of island-city-states, coordinated by a maritime council that negotiates
Vikivaki appears in multiple fictional settings as a case study of maritime networks and intercultural exchange,