lanudos

Lanudos are a hypothetical ethnolinguistic group described in this article as inhabiting the highland regions of a fictional continent. The name is derived from the common term lanudo, meaning shaggy or woolly in several imagined languages of the region, reflecting traditional clothing and hair styling.

Geography and society are characterized by semi-nomadic pastoralism and small-scale agriculture. Lanudos organize themselves into clan-based communities with social structures rooted in kinship and customary law. Elders play a central role in dispute resolution and ritual leadership, while seasonal migrations support grazing and crop cycles.

Language and writing are attributed to the Lanudo language, part of a constructed or hypothetical language family. It is described as having a syllabic writing system complemented by oral storytelling traditions. Bilingualism with neighboring groups is common in regions where trade and intermarriage occur.

History in this framework begins with medieval migrations described in chronicles, followed by intensified contact with neighboring populations in the early modern era. These encounters foster trade networks, cultural exchange, and gradual integration into larger political entities within the fictional setting.

Culture and economy feature wool-based textiles, leatherwork, and metal crafts. Public life centers on seasonal harvest rites, marriage ceremonies, and coming-of-age rituals. Music and dance, often employing wind instruments and drums, accompany communal gatherings.

Contemporary status in the imagined world places Lanudo communities at tens of thousands of people, with many communities maintaining traditional sites and language practices while participating in broader national economies. Ongoing revival and documentation efforts aim to preserve language, customs, and traditional knowledge for future generations.