kalohen

Kalohen is a fictional term used in world-building contexts to describe a ceremonial process of communal decision-making and the central space where it is performed, within the imagined Kalorian culture.

Etymology and meaning: The word is said to derive from Kalori roots kal- meaning "to bind" and -ohen meaning "assembly," though dialects vary. In fiction, kalohen commonly symbolizes collective legitimacy and participatory governance.

Practice: A kalohen gathering typically begins in informal assemblies, followed by a public forum in the central plaza known as Kalohen Plaza. Proposals are presented, debated, and refined; decisions are reached through a consensus process or, in some communities, a majority vote supervised by elder custodians.

Geography and institutions: Kalohen Plaza appears as the ceremonial heart of many Kalorian towns, with surrounding districts referred to as the Kalohen region. The ceremony is historically linked to seasonal rites but is depicted in modern fiction as a political forum.

In literature and games, kalohen is used to examine tensions between tradition and reform, including debates over inclusion, transparency, and the legitimacy of decisions.