klunga
Klunga is a term used in worldbuilding and fictional ethnography to denote a kinship-based social unit that resembles what in many real-world societies is called a clan or lineage. In this usage, a klunga is defined by shared ancestry, commonly traced through a lineage, clan name, or place of origin. Membership is typically ascribed at birth but may be extended through formal adoption or marriage into the group, depending on the culture being depicted.
Social life in a klunga centers on collective responsibility and resource sharing. Decision-making often occurs through
Rites of passage, marriage rules, and ceremonial calendars commonly mark the klunga’s cycles, reinforcing group identity
In modern storytelling and ethnographic fiction, klungas can vary widely—some emphasize egalitarian councils; others center on