Vi'Kinlge

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Vi'Kingle (Pronunciation: Vi-she-la) or the "Akuan Huddle" or "Akuan Egg" a ritual or cultural formation of walking in which Akuanist form close knit huddles of people when they travel somewhere. Vi'Kingle requires that the elderly, children, disabled and pregnant people walk inside of the huddle and the abled body adults walk "shield" them on the outer shell. Usually forming a egg or a circle shaped formation. It has been described as a "egg" by some sociologists where the "shell" of the Vi'Kingle has the abled body and the "yolk" has the more vulnerable members of society within the egg.

The source of the Vi'Kingle came from ancient times in Borea, where to survive the cold without the need of furs but still be able to travel. As a result Vi'Kingle came into by having the huddle/group be close together and share body heat. As well as protect from potential dangers and making sure people don't get lost in the winterly land. Sociologists cite Vi'Kingle as a example of Akuan community building or fostering a sense of close community. It is seen as a social obligation for Akuanists currently not occupied with anything to form a Vi'Kingle especially incases of vulnerable. When Akuanism expanded outside of Borea the Vi'Kingle came with them, mostly as a important tradition/ritual and to nature the sense of community. It is normal to whisper to say "Vi'Kingle, Vi'Kingle [destination]" or "[destination] Vi'Kingle, Vi'Kingle" during their formations incase another Akuanists is heading in that direction or destination and wishes to join the formation.

While Vi'Kingle is extremely common in Akuan majority countries and Akuan Districts. Akuanists are mindful of Vi'Kingle when outside of those communities or nations and do not group up together. It should be noted the Ny'Sænuri and Aristocratic members of Akuan society tend to be abstinence from Vi'Kingle formations though research is ongoing.