ohtusid
Note: ohtusid is a fictional term created for this article as part of a worldbuilding project. In the fictional setting, ohtusid refers to a class of artifacts used in omen-divination by riverine cultures of the Veren Basin.
Etymology: The word ohtusid is described in the project’s constructed language as deriving from ohtu, meaning
Description: Ohtusid are small carved wooden talismans, typically 4–6 centimeters tall, crafted from alder or ash
Function and ritual use: Ohtusid serve as focal points in divination ceremonies. A diviner interprets omens
History and archaeology: In the fictional timeline, ohtusid appear in the earliest river settlements and are
In literature and games: Ohtusid are frequently depicted as collectible artifacts that carry cultural memory. They