rasvaisellesekaiholle

Rasvaiselleskaiholle is a term that refers to a specific concept within fantasy world-building, particularly in the realm of speculative fiction and role-playing games. Coined by fans of the Japanese tabletop role-playing game "Kult" and reappropriated by internet communities, it has since become a widespread meme and cultural reference.

At its core, rasvaiselleskaiholle refers to a specific pattern of unrealistic expectations, where an unwieldy, absurd, or arbitrary rule is imposed upon an otherwise simple or restrictive setting or system, thereby rendering it inexplicably more complex or demanding. This complexification can result in an overabundance of extraneous rules, characters, or plot elements, effectively violating the original simplicity or aesthetic of the setting or system.

Rasvaiselleskaiholle often arises as a criticism of patently overcomplicated narrative designs or game mechanics that seemingly serve no practical purpose beyond demonstrating an author's or designer's arsenal of unnecessary, prosaic details. In role-playing games and tabletop settings, rasvaiselleskaiholle often occurs when game masters generously supply unpredictable conditions, illogical world mechanisms, and probes the boundaries of player and group tolerance.

In cultural and media contexts, the concept of rasvaiselleskaiholle critiques work of an ambivalent or enigmatic nature that seems contrived rather than approaching creative aspiration.