hehkua
Hehkua is a term used in a fictional linguistic and cultural context to describe a specific social practice. In its primary sense, hehkua is a noun meaning a communal gathering held at dusk that centers on storytelling, song, and shared meals. In some dialects, it also functions as a verb, meaning to participate in or to hold such a gathering. A related adjective form is used to describe items, acts, or spaces connected to the ceremony.
Etymology and form vary across the imagined communities that use the word. It is often presented as
Practice and significance are central to the concept. A typical hehkua takes place in a public square
In fictional literature and worldbuilding resources, hehkua is often cited as a cornerstone ritual that reveals