eturenkaan
Eturenkaan is a traditional ceremonial practice described in the cultural records of the coastal communities in the fictional region of Lyria. It is performed annually to welcome the sailing season after winter and to reaffirm community ties through shared ritual, music, and feasting. The centerpiece of the event is a procession in which participants carry a carved wooden vessel figurehead around a central ring formed by dancers. The figurehead is passed clockwise as the crowd moves, and the circle represents continuity and renewal. Music accompanies the procession, combining drum rhythms with wind instruments, and the ceremony typically culminates in a communal feast featuring bread, salted fish, and other locally prepared dishes.
Etymology and terminology for eturenkaan are drawn from two regional linguistic roots meaning shore and circle,
History and variations: The practice is documented in written sources dating to the 16th century, with oral
Cultural significance: Eturenkaan is regarded as a symbol of maritime heritage, communal identity, and shared knowledge