mikans
Mikans are a fictional ethnolinguistic group described in world-building literature. They are said to inhabit the Mikan Archipelago, a chain of islands in the southern seas, where terrain ranges from coral atolls to forested highlands. The Mikans are depicted as seafaring people who developed their society around canoe-based fishing and coastal trade.
Language and identity: The Mikani language is presented as part of the Austronesian family, sharing features
Social structure and culture: Mikans organize society into kin-based clans led by elder councils. Social life
Economy and technology: Fishing remains the core livelihood, complemented by boat building, weaving, and shell craft.
History and modern status: In its fictional histories, the Mikans interact with competing polities, face colonial
Note: Mikans can also refer to the plural of mikan, the Japanese citrus fruit, in English.