fictionalundocumented

Fictionalundocumented is a term used in collaborative knowledge bases to label content that exists within a fictional universe but has not received official documentation or substantiation within canonical texts. The label signals that the item—whether a place, object, organization, event, or character—has been claimed or implied in fan material or rumor but lacks verifiable sources.

Origin and usage: The term emerged with the expansion of fan wikis, roleplaying communities, and speculative fiction databases, where editors needed a neutral tag for unverified claims. It complements categories such as canon, non-canon, and fanon by distinguishing unverified content from personal opinions.

Scope: It covers items described in fan lore but not documented in primary texts, or items mentioned in secondary sources without direct quotes or citations. It does not automatically imply falsehood; rather it marks the need for citation or official acknowledgment. In practice, pages labeled fictionalundocumented often include a note about the lack of sources and invite contributors to locate verifiable references or to classify future material as canon or non-canon if evidence appears.

Editorial considerations: Editors use the tag sparingly and in combination with citations, provenance notes, or discussion pages. It can help readers assess reliability and prevents the conflation of unverified rumors with established lore.

Relation to canon and fanon: Fictionalundocumented occupies a middle ground between canon and fanon, highlighting gaps in documentation that may later be filled or remain unresolved.

See also: Canon, Non-canon, Fanon, Lore, Verification.