tunniarvu
Tunniarvu is a term used in speculative fiction and world-building to describe a ceremonial practice of memory transmission within a fictional culture. In most depictions, tunniarvu blends oral history, song, and mnemonic performance and is performed during seasonal gatherings, rites of passage, or communal celebrations.
Etymology and origins: The word tunniarvu is a constructed term, with roots attributable to fictional linguistic
Practice and structure: Core elements include invocation of ancestors, recitation of genealogies and treaties, call-and-response refrains,
Variants and interpretation: Different authors relocate tunniarvu to different regions or cultures within a fictional world,
In-world role and reception: Tunniarvu is typically presented as a nonviolent, inclusive practice that reinforces intergenerational