envolons

Envolons is a neologism used primarily in speculative contexts to denote flight-capable entities, devices, or phenomena. The term draws on the French word envol, meaning a takeoff or flight, and the plural form envolons has been adopted in various works to refer to multiple such beings or objects. In fiction and world-building, envolons are commonly imagined as winged or aerial agents, which may range from small, agile creatures to autonomous drones. Descriptions and abilities vary widely by author, project, or game, and there is no universally shared taxonomy. In some settings, envolons act as guardians of airspace, messengers, or symbolic avatars of ascent and freedom. In branding or art projects, envolons is used as a name or motif intended to evoke mobility, elevation, and innovation.

Because the term is not standardized, readers must rely on the specific context to determine what an envolon is in that work. The concept also serves as an example in discussions of neologism formation from Romance-language roots and their adaptation into science fiction and design lexicons.