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Cludclud is a fictional ceremonial emblem that appears in a number of collaborative world-building projects and role-playing settings. In most renderings, it consists of two interlocked circular discs connected by a short cord, and it is commonly depicted as being worn as a pendant or carried during formal rites. The discs are often shown in metal or ceramic, sometimes with decorative inlays or engraved patterns that carry symbolic meaning within the imagined culture.

Etymology and conceptually, the term cludclud is presented within its in-universe lore as deriving from the Dairan language, with clud meaning “to bind” and the repetition used to denote formality and weight. This linguistic framing helps signal the object’s role as a symbol of agreement, oath, or mutual obligation.

History and use in lore, the cludclud first gained attention in online communities that build and expand shared fictional worlds. Within these narratives, it is typically exchanged during important ceremonies such as weddings, initiations, or treaty signings, serving as a tangible reminder of pledged duties and communal bonds. Regional variants may differ in size, material, and ornamentation, reflecting local aesthetics and the status of the bearer.

In contemporary practice, cludclud appears in fan fiction, tabletop role-playing games, and fan-made art. Replicas and digital tokens are common, often used as symbols of collaboration or as focal props in storytelling. While fictional, the cludclud functions as a concise emblem of trust, unity, and ceremonial tradition within its imagined ecosystem. See also emblem, talisman, ceremonial object.