seeneliigi

Seeneliigi is a term in a fictional language used to describe a communal memory-sharing ritual and the associated practice in the Brinari world. It designates the process of recording and transmitting collective memory through interwoven narration, song, and tactile inscriptions performed at major gatherings.

Etymology in-world: the word combines roots meaning sight and memory or record, with regional variants such as seeneli and seeneligi appearing in older chronicles. The exact morphemes and pronunciation vary by dialect, but the core idea is "seeing memory."

Practices vary by community. The ritual typically occurs at seasonal feasts in a memory hall. Participants recount recollections in age order, with elders retelling historical events. A lead singer improvises a mnemonic song that ties memories into a single narrative. Attendees add clay tablets or glyph-bearing tokens to a communal archive after the event.

Seeneliigi reinforces social cohesion, transmits laws and norms, and helps shape communal identity. Some communities emphasize visual records, others prioritize oral recitation. In modern times, literacy and digital media have changed its role, but it remains an important cultural festival in many villages. Early references appear in Brinari chronicles, with later expansions detailing regional variants and ritual reforms.