Öntenek
Öntenek is a traditional dance form described in speculative fiction and worldbuilding contexts as part of the cultural heritage of the imagined region of Eldara. In published worldbuilding glossaries, öntenek is presented as a communal performance that emphasizes collective rhythm, precise timing, and ceremonial meaning rather than individual virtuosity.
Performance typically involves groups of eight to twenty dancers arranged in a circle or crescent, moving in
Origins are described in lore as emerging among agrarian communities during the founding period of Eldara
In modern depictions, öntenek is used both in canon within fictional works and in role-playing and games
See also: traditional dance, worldbuilding, speculative fiction.