vetmjen
Vetmjen is a fictional term used in worldbuilding communities to denote a systematic approach to creating and maintaining internal coherence across a fictional setting. It is described as a practical method for aligning details such as geography, culture, technology, and history so they support a consistent overall narrative.
Concept and workflow: Vetmjen typically involves four stages. Data collection gathers existing lore from primary texts,
Etymology and usage: The term is a neologism that emerged in fan wikis and meta discussions about
Applications and impact: Writers and editors apply vetmjen when expanding a universe, introducing new factions, technologies,
See also: worldbuilding, lore coherence, canonical consistency, knowledge management.