Valinnoita

Valinnoita is a term used in a fictional universe to denote a practitioner who studies and mediates human choice and its consequences. The name derives from valinta, meaning choice, and noita, meaning witch, yielding “choice-witch” or “witch of choices.”

In the lore, valinnoita emerged during a period of social transition when communities faced multiple possible futures. The practice blends storytelling, group ethics, and early probabilistic thinking, with a focus on mapping decision pathways and their likely outcomes.

Practices commonly include constructing decision trees or flow maps, gathering and interpreting local data, and offering guidance to individuals or groups. A valinnoita may use symbolic tools such as tokens, cards, or diagrams to represent options and risks, while emphasizing uncertainty and the limits of prediction.

Cultural role: Valinnoita appears in fiction, folklore, and gaming as a figure who negotiates between chance and responsibility. They are portrayed as consultants, storytellers, or cautionary exemplars about overreliance on analysis.

See also: Decision theory, Probability, Uncertainty, Folklore, Narrative prognostication.