yazlyla
Yazlyla is a term found in speculative fiction and worldbuilding communities that refers to a fictional language and related cultural practices associated with a loosely defined archipelago or people. In many works, yazlyla denotes a constructed language spoken by storytellers and navigators; in others it names a ceremonial tradition centered on song and light. Because Yazlyla appears in diverse contexts, there is no single canonical definition.
Etymology and origins of the name are usually presented as fictional roots within a made-up language family,
Usage and features of yazlyla vary by work, but common threads appear in many portrayals. It is
Cultural role-wise, yazlyla frequently functions as a symbol of identity and memory within its fictional setting.
See also: constructed language, worldbuilding, fictional cultures.