raném

Raném is a fictional term used in world-building to denote the language and culture of a riverine people called the Ranem. It is not a real-world language; references to Raném appear in speculative fiction, role-playing games, and communities of language construction (conlangs). The term is typically used to discuss imagined peoples and their linguistic systems rather than to describe an existing culture.

In most treatments, the Ranem are described as inhabiting the floodplains and lower reaches of a major river in a fictional continent. Societal organization, economy, and religious beliefs vary by author, but common elements include a strong emphasis on watercraft, fishing, and riverine trade, with communities organized around lineages or guild networks.

There is no single canonical grammar or writing system for Raném. Different authors and conlang creators propose diverse linguistic typologies, and many projects emphasize vocabulary related to rivers, weather, and navigation. Some writers invent alphabets or syllabaries to accompany their texts, while others keep the language as an implied backdrop.

Because Raném is a construct used across multiple works, its portrayal is fluid and contested. If cited in scholarly or fan contexts, descriptions should be understood as authorial inventions rather than as established facts about a real language or culture.