portalach
Portalach is a fictional concept used in speculative fiction to denote a gateway or portal device that enables travel between distant locations. Portalach can be natural formations or engineered constructs, and they are typically stabilized by an energy matrix known as a keystone, portal core, or anchor. The precise mechanism varies by work, but most depictions share the idea of a defined travel corridor and some constraint on use, such as activation cost, required calibration, or a limit on distance and duration.
Origin and etymology: The term portalach is a neologism created for fiction. It combines "portal" with a
Operation and constraints: Activation usually demands a source of power and careful alignment to the destination;
In fiction, portalach serve as plot devices to enable exploration, trade, migration, or conquest. They can become