Leitið

Leitið is a fictional ceremonial practice and artifact described in a hypothetical world-building context. In the imagined culture of the Aelun people, leitið serves as a method for seeking communal guidance on major decisions.

Origin and form: The term derives from the Aelun language, combining elements meaning "to seek" and "path." The central object is a wheel carved with symbols for harvest, defense, kinship, and trade; its orientation is interpreted as a direction for action.

Practice: The rite occurs at a gathering called the Council of Leaves. Elders present a prompt; participants offer testimony and dreams; a facilitator orients the wheel, and the symbol indicated by the wind is interpreted to guide the council's deliberations. The process emphasizes openness and consensus.

Significance: Leitið epitomizes communal decision-making in the lore, with regional variations in symbols and readings. In world-building literature and role-playing games, it appears as a motif for balancing tradition with change.

Media appearances: Leitið has been used in fictional narratives and RPG supplements as an artifact and ritual element.

See also: Divination, ritual objects, consensus decision-making, world-building terminology.