teemana
Teemana is a term used in speculative fiction to denote a universal life-energy or essential force underlying the fabric of a fictional world. It is conceived as a dynamic field that connects living beings, places, and objects, capable of influencing both matter and perception. The word is an in-world coinage; its etymology is described within the fiction as a compound from the era's proto-language, combining elements meaning life, breath, and power. The concept serves as a central worldbuilding device, shaping religion, ecology, and technology.
In practice, teemana manifests as a visible or audible phenomenon: faint auras, resonant hums, or subtle vibrations.
In fictional works, teemana has appeared in multiple series and standalone novels, often as a mechanism to