rokokons

Rokokons are a term used in worldbuilding and speculative fiction to describe a class of social tokens or energy credits that appear in various imagined cultures and game worlds. There is no single canonical definition, and meaning varies by work; in some stories a rokokon is a physical token, in others a digital credential or ritual artifact. The term is often treated as a fictional neologism, sometimes attributed to blending the Indonesian word rokok, meaning cigarette, with a generic -on suffix used for objects or units.

In physical form, rokokons are described as small disks or talismans made from metal, ceramic, or wood, engraved with glyphs or sigils. They function as tangible representations of an agreement, trust, or alliance. The ritual exchange of rokokons between parties is commonly depicted as binding, with social or economic consequences for breach.

In virtual or narrative contexts, rokokons may serve as in-universe currency, reputation tokens, or access credits within a game, story world, or online community. They can be earned, traded, or gifted, and may carry different values depending on status, lineage, or merit.

Cultural role and reception: rokokon practices are frequently used to explore themes of trust, reciprocity, and power. Some authors incorporate formal rituals around rokokon exchanges, while others treat them as flexible worldbuilding devices.

See also: in-world currency, social contract, token economy, worldbuilding.