puhllaus
Puhllaus is a fictional ceremonial practice described in speculative fiction and role-playing materials as part of the cultural tradition of the imaginary archipelago of Silenia. The term is presented as a compound from a fictional language, roughly translating to "breath and song" or "the song of breath." The concept is used to illustrate how a small community maintains identity through shared sound-making and ritual exhalation.
In its described form, puhllaus takes place at the end of winter in a public square. Participants
Variations exist within different fictional locales. Some versions emphasize lampless nighttime performances, others daylight processions with
Scholars within the fictional world treat puhllaus as a case study in oral tradition, sound symbolism, and