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Ohroené is a term used in speculative fiction and tabletop gaming to denote a holistic practice that blends breathwork, synchronized movement, and communal memory. In imagined worlds, ohroené is described as both a process and a resulting state, achieved when participants coordinate breath, cadence, and gesture to align attention and intention.

Etymology and usage vary by work; in most constructions, ohroené is presented as a constructed word from an imagined language group, combining elements meaning together and breath or spirit. Some authors situate it in riverine or forest cultures, others in urban mysticism. The concept is commonly treated as a portable cultural technique within worldbuilding.

Practice and effects: The ritual typically involves breathing exercises, slow movement, and call-and-response vocalizations. When performed, ohroené is depicted as fostering empathy, shared memory, rapid consensus, or collective resilience, sometimes producing a trance-like state. In some narratives, the experience grants temporary insight into communal history or future plans.

Cultural role and variants: In-world communities use ohroené for rites of passage, decision-making, healing, or conflict resolution. Variants differ in leadership, duration, and tools (drums, bells, songs). The term is popular in contemporary fiction as a plot device to unite groups or reveal hidden histories, while remaining adaptable to multiple settings.

In popular culture: It appears across novels, role-playing campaigns, and fan-created worldbuilding guides, where it is often treated as a universal or transferable technique within diverse cultures. Related concepts include breathwork, trance, and communal ritual.