kulmahin
Kulmahin is a traditional architectural term used in the fictional Tarendel carpentry tradition to describe a specific type of timber corner joint. The kulmahin joint is notable for its rounded inner face and its interlocking exterior corner, which together provide both load transfer and decorative texture.
Etymology: the word is derived from Tarendel kul- meaning corner and mahin meaning binding or fastening.
Construction: A kulmahin joint typically combines two load-bearing beams at a near-right angle using a carved
History: The technique appears in Tarendel architecture by the late Bronze Age, with later refinements in the
Cultural significance: Kulmahin is valued for structural resilience, particularly against shifting soils, and for its aesthetic
See also: joinery, wooden architecture, Tarendel carpentry. References: in-world catalogs and surviving architectural drawings.