fokúak
Fokúak are a fictional humanoid group created for speculative fiction and worldbuilding. They are commonly depicted as inhabitants of highland cities built on terraced slopes, where architecture fuses with the landscape. The social order is organized around fokú, levels that denote rank, skill, and ritual achievement. The term fokúak functions as the plural form in their language, with fokú meaning “level” or “tier.”
Physical traits among fokúak vary, but they are generally described as humanlike with subtle differences. Common
Society in many treatments of fokúak is meritocratic. Advancement is earned through apprenticeships, trials, and ceremonial
Culture and economy combine traditional craftsmanship with ritual practice. Terraced farming and metalworking are common economic
History and mythology often frame the fokú as arising from a gradual ascent or alignment with celestial
The fokúak appear in various fantasy writings and role-playing settings as a tool to explore themes of