roolisanan
Roolisanan is a term used in a speculative linguistic and cultural system to describe a word or formula with performative or role-changing properties. In this system, uttering a roolisanan is said to assign, alter, or reveal social roles of the participants within a ritual, story, or game.
The term appears to be a constructed compound, drawing on phonetic elements reminiscent of Finnish, with rooli
Mechanically, a roolisanan acts as a performative utterance, akin to a spell or decree in its context.
Variants include single-word roolisanan, longer chants, or sequences, and their power is described differently by various
In the fictional universe, roolisanan is often taught by mentors in theatres, ritual houses, or schools of
Related concepts include performative utterance, ritual language, magical word, and social role.