Walibis

Walibis are a fictional ethnic group described in the Walibia encyclopedia, part of the imagined world of Walibia. They are described as living along the Walibi River and its delta in tropical lowland forests.

The Walibi language, spoken by the group, is part of a hypothetical Walibic language family and is mainly transmitted orally, with limited ceremonial use of a local script.

They are said to have formed a semi-sedentary society by the early centuries of the Walibia chronology, developing canoe-based trade networks and mixed farming. In the narrative, external contacts brought trade but also cultural pressures; many Walibis now reside in protected reserves while continuing traditional crafts.

The Walibis practice clan-based social organization with elder councils. Women and men participate in weaving, basketry, fishing, and agriculture. Ceremonies mark births, marriages, and initiation rites. Key crafts include textiles featuring geometric motifs and canoe-building.

Language preservation is depicted through documentation of the Walibi language mainly via oral sources; some communities use a ceremonial script in ritual contexts. Later entries in the encyclopedia describe dictionaries and graded texts created within the fictional setting to support language learning.

Today, the Walibis are presented as living in protected reserves within the narrative world, balancing the preservation of traditional crafts with contemporary life.

See also: Walibi, Walibia.