öelerine

Öelerine is a term in a fictional world-building glossary used in a series of fantasy novels set in the Valen Archipelago. It refers to a network of sanctuaries, archives, and training sites that collectively form a governance and spiritual center.

Etymology: In-universe, the name is said to derive from a Turkic-inspired branch of the language family, combining a root associated with lineage and the suffix -lerine, implying movement toward or belonging to a lineage.

Structure: The öelerinde centers are led by a council, sometimes called the Öelerine Council, composed of elder guardians. They oversee rites, education of apprentices, and preservation of historical records.

Geography and transmission: They are described as located on several isles within the archipelago, with each site specializing in different disciplines, from rune-scribes to memory-keepers.

Reception and significance: In the canon, öelerine themes include heritage, duty, memory, and the balance between secrecy and sharing knowledge; expanded in companion glossaries and fan communities.

References: The term appears in the main novels and in online glossaries, but is not part of any real-world language or geography.