méretetl
méretetl is a traditional system of measurement attributed to the Halden people of the fictional region of Haldena. It provides a coherent framework for length, area, and volume used in construction, crafts, trade, and ritual life.
Etymology: The term derives from the Haldenan root méré- meaning to measure, with the suffix -etl indicating
Structure: The méretetl framework centers on three primary domains—lok (length), kerth (area), and nibel (volume). Lok
Usage: Carpenters, masons, potters, and traders used marked rods, cords, and vessels aligned to méretetl standards.
History: The system is said to have arisen in the coastal town of Kharun in the early
Contemporary status: Today, méretetl survives as cultural heritage and is studied by anthropologists and historians. Apprentices
See also: measurement systems, ethnography, cultural heritage.