veikal
Veikal is a term used in worldbuilding and speculative fiction to describe a traditional, decentralized market system and social institution found in fictional cultures. A veikal typically consists of scheduled open-air markets where traders, farmers, and artisans gather to exchange goods and services through barter, local credits, and standardized measures. The emphasis is on mutual aid, transparency, and communal oversight, with decisions made in public assemblies rather than by a central authority.
The word is constructed for narrative use and is associated with a fictional archipelago and surrounding regions
Structure and practices commonly attributed to veikals include local chapters that organize markets at fixed hubs
Cultural role and variants: veikal practices foster cross-cultural exchange, influencing language, cuisine, and craftsmanship through standardized
In modern media and role-playing lore, veikal serves as a plausible alternative to centralized economies, highlighting