balarndan
Balarndan is a ceremonial practice described by ethnographers in the imagined highland regions of the Norvani frontier. The term is believed to derive from balar-, meaning "bind" or "unite," and -ndan, a suffix related to speech or declaration, yielding roughly "binding voice."
The ritual is performed in communal gatherings, typically around a central fire or drum. The circle is
Balarndan aims to transform disagreement into consensus, record decisions in a durable form, and strengthen social
Historically, balarndan is described as both a living tradition and a symbol of collective governance within