zdraznil

Zdraznil is a term used in certain fantasy settings to describe a ritual display of resolve or defiance performed before a council, tribe, or guild.

In-universe etymology traces the word to the ancient Vayran language, where zdra- signifies force or courage and -znil marks an action or act. Outside the fiction, zdraznil is a constructed term with no real-world cognates.

The ritual typically involves a pledge or vow, a concrete gesture or stance, and a public chant or testimony. It is used in initiation rites, declarations of allegiance, or as a challenge to authority. The outcome can range from admission to a group or restoration of honor to those who succeed, while failures may lead to exclusion or temporary sanction.

The term appears in several novels, role-playing games, and fan anthologies within the fictional universe, often described as a high-stakes moment that crystallizes a character's resolve.

In-universe texts include the Codex of Iron March and the Chronicles of Vaylar; other references exist in fan-made dictionaries and game rulebooks.